Mary Bethune Academy
2249 Halifax Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-4221
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: Oct. 27, 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.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
? 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
? 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
? 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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An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 10/27/2022. There were 32 children, ages 8 months-5 years, and 8 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: breakfast, free choice activities, large motor play outside, and reading. A total of 5 children?s records and 5staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 915 AM and departed at 11 AM.
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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-C Description: Based on review of five staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all orientations were completed within 7 days of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1 was hired on 9/6/2022 and orientation was completed on 9/26/2022.
2. Staff # 3 was hired on 9/26/2022 and orientation was completed on 10/18/2022.Plan of Correction: In the future orientation will be completed within the 7 days of hire.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-E Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were not stored with or above food.
Evidence:
1. Observed in the toddler room several containers of chemicals on a shelf and food was stored under the shelf.Plan of Correction: The food was removed from the closet and stored in a different area away from the chemicals.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-N Description: Based on observation, the center failed that all food us stored in a clean and sanitary manner.
Evidence:
1. There were two boxes of yogurt sitting on the cabinet in the infant room. One box had several tubes of yogurt gone and the other box was full. The tubes of yogurt state that it should be kept in the refrigerator.Plan of Correction: The Staff placed the food in the refrigerator and will monitor.
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.
