VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mary Bethune Academy
2249 Halifax Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-4221

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: July 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

? 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) ? 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 06/22/2022. There were 39 children, ages 4 months years--6 years, and 10 staff members and the director present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: nap, snack, free choice activities, diaper changing, and outside. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. . The inspectors arrived at 1 PM and departed at 3 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a returned CPS background check within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 with hire date of 10/6/2021 did not have a returned CPS check on the day of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	A follow up call/email will be placed and a new CPS check will be sent ASAP.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on observation of five staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all TB screenings/test were signed. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 with the hire date of 10/11/2021 did not have a physician?s or designee s signature. The TB screening or test was complete on 10/1/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The staff person will contact the physician?s office to obtain a signed copy.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-60-A
Description:	Based on review of four children?s records, the center failed to ensure that all required information was obtained per the standard. Evidence: 1. Child # 4 has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have an allergy action plan on the day of the inspection. The enrollment day for the child was 4/14/2020.
Plan of Correction:	The administration will work with the parent to obtain the Allergy Action plan as soon as possible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation of the downstairs bathroom, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked. Evidence: 1. Observed in the laundry room that is directly off of the children?s bathroom downstairs. The door was unlocked and items were accessible to the children in care. There were several containers of cleaning chemicals, caulk, carpet cleaner, and WD40.
Plan of Correction:	The door is normally locked. The door will be monitored to ensure that is it locked at all times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation of the toddler room, the center failed to ensure all children washed hands per the requirement of the standard. Evidence: 1. Observed four children waking up from nap and processing to the table for snack without washing their hands or using a wipe. The standard requires their hands to be washed or a wipe to be used before or after eating.
Plan of Correction:	Teachers will be reminded of the handwashing procedures and will be monitored.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-I
Description:	Based on observation of authorization for medications, the center failed to ensure that all authorizations were completed correctly per the standard. Evidence: 1. Child # 3 authorizations were completed by the physician but were not signed by the parent.
Plan of Correction:	The administration will ensure that the parent will sign the form today.