Pittsylvania County Community Action- Elpis Center
823 Dearing Ford Road
Lynch station, VA 24571
(434) 369-2444
Current Inspector: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371
Inspection Date: March 30, 2023
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
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
- Comments:
-
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/30/2023 and concluded with an electronic record review on 04/03/2023. There were 28 children, ages 3 years- 5 years, and 5 staff providing direct supervision present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed in mealtime, teacher directed activities, and self-directed activities. The inspector discussed the following with provider: allergy list, and playground. A total of 5 children?s records, and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 9:15 am and departed at 10:45 am.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
- Violations:
-
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-80-A Description: Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
Evidence: As of approximately 9:15 am on 03/30/2023, the daily attendance for the group of children in Class 16 had not been taken. Staff 1 stated that they usually take attendance after the bus arrives with the majority of the children. There was a total of 6 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.Plan of Correction: Staff will take attendance at time of arrival and departure.
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.
