Christopher Academy
3300 Cedar Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(757) 484-6776
Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329
Inspection Date: June 6, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/6/22 from 9:45am until 11:30am. At the time of the inspection, there were 46 children in care with 8 staff present. A sample of 5 children's records and 5 staff records were reviewed. Children were observed playing on the playground, eating snack and participating in morning learning activities. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills, children's injury reports and required center postings were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were discussed with the center director during the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1's (date of hire: 1/7/22) job title is documented in the record as program leader. The record for staff 1 does not contain documentation to demonstrate that she possesses the education required for the job position of program leader.
2. The center director confirmed that the record for staff 1 is lacking the required documentation of education for a program leader.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff 1's diploma will be obtained and placed in her staff record.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-E Description: Based on a review of medication, the center did not ensure that procedures for administering medication shall include methods to prevent use of outdated medication.
Evidence:
1. There is an Auvi-Q injector for an enrolled child being stored at the center with an expiration date of April 2022.
2. The center director confirmed that the Auvi-Q injector is expired.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The parent will be contacted to obtain a new Auvi-Q.
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.
