VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cadence Academy Preschool
9807 Patriot Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-0060

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Sept. 17, 2021

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

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. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 20 Access to minor?s records 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A complaint/monitoring inspection was initiated on 9/17/2021 and concluded on 10/6/2021. A complaint was received by the department regarding allegations in the areas of Staff to Child Ratios and Supervision. The evidence gathered during the investigation did not support the (allegation(s)/self-report) of non-compliance with standards or law. Any violations not related to the (complaint(s)/self-report) but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records contained the required minimum information. Evidence: Reviewed 4 staff records and found that 4 did not have complete documentation of reference checks. Reference checks must contain dates of contact, names of person/firm contacted, results and signature of person making the call. None of the references had dates of contact and signature of the person making the call.
Plan of Correction:	New form has been added. All previous files have the additional information added.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-270-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, areas/equipment of the center must be maintained in a clean safe and operable condition, including but not limited to chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: observed chipped and peeling paint in the Junior Preschool Room.
Plan of Correction:	Work orders are in place.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-290-3
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets were covered at all times. Evidence: Observed one uncovered electrical outlet in the Junior Preschool Room and one uncovered outlet in the Toddler 2 classroom.
Plan of Correction:	This has been done.