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. 26, 2022

Complaint Related: Yes

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

*Discussed with the director to ensure that staff are storing electrical power cords (electronics chargers) while they are not in use.

Comments:

An unannounced complaint inspection was conducted on 9/26/2022 in response to a complaint that was received by the VDOE Office of Child Care Health and Safety. Interviews were conducted with staff relating to allegations physical plant, verbal and physical abuse. Based upon a preponderance of evidence, the information gathered during the investigation supports the allegations of Physical Plant, and the complaint is determined to be valid. Please complete the columns for 'description of action to be taken' and 'date to be corrected' for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office within 10 business days. If you have any questions, contact your licensing inspector, Keesha Minor at 540-340-2672.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) peeling paint and a small hole in the wall in the Twos classroom 2) peeling paint and a hole in the drywall in the Junior Preschool classroom 3) peeling paint and a broken cabinet handle in the Preschool classroom
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1) observed in the School-Age classroom, bleach water and disinfectant spray, accessible to children in an unlocked cabinet. 2) observed in the Preschool classroom, bleach water and air freshener accessible to children. 3) observed in the Pre-K 1 classroom, Lysol, air freshener, and bleach water accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-290-A-3
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: observed in the toddler classroom, 1 uncovered electrical outlet accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that sunscreen was kept inaccessible to children. Evidence: observed in the Preschool 2 classroom, sunscreen in a lower cabinet, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.