The Little Academy
4721 Plank Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 785-3437
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: Dec. 5, 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.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted 12/5/2022 from 12:40pm through 1:55pm. There were 16 children directly supervised by 4 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 4 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There was reportedly no medication on site. Children were observed napping. There was an adequate supply of age appropriate materials for the children. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" 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 by 5pm on 12/28/2022. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored Preservice orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 10/26/2011), Staff #3 (Date of Hire: 8/31/2015) and Staff #4 (Date of Hire: 6/2/14) have not completed Preservice training.Plan of Correction: Correction - all current staff do have the training!
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-260-B Description: Based on record review, the center has not obtained an annual health inspection.
Evidence: The most recent health inspection was conducted 1/23/2020.Plan of Correction: Inspection done 12/9/22.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: There were spray bottles of bleach, glass cleaner, and multipurpose cleaners stored on a shelf above the changing table in the bathroom used by children.Plan of Correction: Lock box was made and installed at time of inspection.
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.
