Skipwith Academy @ Hanover (#38)
304 Ashcake Road
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 798-2886
Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487
Inspection Date: Nov. 16, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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A self reported incident was received on 10/31/2022. A monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/16/2022 and concluded with a local agency representative on 12/22/2022. The inspector reviewed compliance in the area of discipline and reporting. Staff interviews were conducted and documentation was reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Time of today?s inspection: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Please call me if you have any questions at 804-381-8487 or e-mail tara.barton@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-1 Description: Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure forbidden actions such as rough handling or striking a child were not used. Evidence: On 10/28/2022, Staff A observed Staff B rough handle and strike Child A (Age 2). Staff B was observed taking Child A by the arm, forcing the child to sit on the floor against the wall, pushing his head forward, and smacking him on the back of the neck at least three times. Plan of Correction: Staff B resigned; the center contacted CPS and self reported to licensing.
The care, protection, and safety of the children in our care is our top priority. Once the incident was reported to the director, we immediately started the investigation and placed the teacher on unpaid administrative leave; the employee is no longer employed. We then contacted the appropriate agencies ourselves to report the incident. The staff member involved described it as tapping on his head to get his attention. The current staff who care for the children received positive guidance training regarding developmentally appropriate interactions with children. The family involved in the incident understands that our number one priority is the safety of our children, and they are still enrolled in our care.
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.
