Earthsong Community School, LLC
227 North Lewis Street
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 464-1346
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: April 25, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-780 Administration.
? 20 Access to minor?s records
? 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
? 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
? 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/25/2023. There were 26 children, ages 3-6 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, handwashing and snack. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: orientation, cleaning chemicals, staff record keeping and attending a Phase 2 training in the Office of Child Care Health and Safety. Due to number of violations related to background checks, an Intensive Plan of Correction (IPOC) will be required. The inspector arrived at 9:40 AM and departed at 12 PM.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the center obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 08/07/2022. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 09/10/2022.
2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2022. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 01/25/2023.Plan of Correction: An IPOC (Intensive Plan Of Correction) will be required.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of four staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained.
Evidence:
Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 08/05/2022. Staff # 2 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. An out of state child abuse and neglect search request was not in the record.Plan of Correction: An IPOC (Intensive Plan Of Correction) will be required.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-B Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #4 had a documented employment of 08/01/2022. A completed sworn statement was dated 09/23/2022.Plan of Correction: An IPOC (Intensive Plan Of Correction) will be required.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-60-C-2 Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022. A completed search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 was observed working with children during the inspection. Staff # 3 was unable to provide documentation when requested by the inspector.
2. Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 11/17/2022. A completed search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #4 was observed working with children during the inspection. Staff # 3 was unable to provide documentation when requested by the inspector.Plan of Correction: An IPOC (Intensive Plan Of Correction) will be required.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-70-A Description: Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022 and the references were dated 8/25/2022. The two required references are to be obtained prior to hire.
2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2022 and the two references were dated 11/04/2022 and 11/15/2022. The two required references were to be obtained prior to hire.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-160-A Description: Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022 and the date of the TB screening/ test was on 08/10/2022.
2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 8/1/2022 and the date of the TB screening/test was on 01/21/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-510-I Description: Based on review of prescription medications, the center failed to ensure that all prescriptions that would normally be administered by a parent to a child are maintained in the original, labeled container.
Evidence:
Child # 5 inhaler medication did not have the prescription label as required by the standard.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
