Lynchburg Children and Family Services Head Start
701 Thomas Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 849-7542
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: March 3, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed on 3/3/2020. There were 69 children present in four groupings. Five children's records were reviewed. Eight staff records had been reviewed previously this school year and did not require any updates. Four emergency medications for three children in care were reviewed.
The inspector arrived at the center at 10:00 am and departed at 12:30 pm.
The children were observed during free play/center times, during story times, during lunches, and during nap.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-260-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that there was an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.
Evidence:
1. The last fire inspection based on interview with staff and previous observation of the posted fire inspection report form was dated 6/4/18. The buildings and maintenance staff person verified that was the last report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction.Plan of Correction: The buildings and maintenance staff person stated that she would contact the director to find out how to proceed to have an inspection report completed. This staff person also contacted the appropriate fire official on this matter.
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-270-A Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The fence surrounding the playground was in disrepair. There were approximately six horizontal metal support poles at the top of the fence (approximately four feet high) that were detached and hanging loose. Some of the metal presented sharp edges. There were approximately three vertical metal support poles from the ground to the top of the fence that were detached and loose. Any of the poles could have present a pinch or cut hazard. The top hinge on the gate used to keep the gate that opens attached to the fence One gate used to access the playground area was broken. The fence for support was out of the hinge and loose. The gate was hanging as this hinge was not supporting the opening and closing of the gate.Plan of Correction: The building and maintenance staff will report this to the director to contact the landlord to have the playground fences and gates repaired.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
