VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Golden Path Academy
101 Buccaneer Ct
Stephenson, VA 22656
(540) 546-8095

Current Inspector: Stephanie Reed (540) 272-6558

Inspection Date: June 14, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 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:

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on June 14, 2023 from 10:40 A.M.-2:30 P.M. There were 193 children present, ranging in ages from four months to 12 years of age, with 41 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 10 child records and 18 staff records were 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. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Licensing Inspector at 540-430-9257.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-130-E
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. Child #1, age 14 months, did not contain documentation of additional immunizations every six months. The last dated immunizations on file were dated 09/26/2022. Updated immunizations were due 03/2023. 2. Staff #4 verified that updated immunizations had not been obtained.
Plan of Correction:	The administration will ensure that updated immunization records are obtained every six months.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that a tuberculosis screening was completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1's date of hire was 05/01/2023. The tuberculosis screening was dated 02/07/2023. 2. Administration verified the date of employment, and the date on the tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	The administration will ensure that tuberculosis tests/screening are completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-260-B
Description:	Based on review of the health inspection, the center failed to ensure that a health inspection was completed annually. Evidence: 1. The last health inspection on file was dated January 26, 2022. 2. Administration verified that the health inspection on file was the most current one completed.
Plan of Correction:	The administration has a food establishment permit that expires on June 30, 2023, which was reviewed during the inspection. The administration has also received an updated food establishment permit that expires on June 30, 2024, from the Department of Health. The administration has since connected with the Department of Health and an appointment is scheduled for June 29, 2023. The administration would like to note that this violation was not present on the inspection report summary received and signed on the day of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in a locked location. Evidence: 1. In the Intermediate Blue Classroom the cabinet under the sink was not locked and contained three cans of shaving cream. One Hide Simple Clean Fresh Shaving Cream, one Equate Shaving Cream, and one Gillett Foamy Shaving Cream. The manufacturer's label on all the cans stated "keep out of the reach of children." 2, In the Intermediate Blue Classroom the cabinet to the far right under the counter was not locked and contained the following; Bleach Water spray, Goo Gone, and Tide Simple and Clean. The manufacturer label states "keep out of reach of children."
Plan of Correction:	The administration has retrained staff on center policies regarding hazardous materials to ensure that all cabinets are locked, and hazardous materials are not accessible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-G
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances not kept in original containers, that the substitute containers shall clearly indicate their contents. Evidence: In the Intermediate Blue Classroom in the cabinet to the far right there was a spray bottle filled with a liquid and the spray bottle was not labeled.
Plan of Correction:	The material in question was not hazardous, but soap and water. While a label was present, the print faded. The administration has since replaced the soap and water labels and will ensure that all bottles are appropriately labeled with the contents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting or diapering. Evidence: 1. In the Beginning Preschool Blue classroom, Staff #2 was observed completing a diaper change. Staff #2 did not wash the child's hands after diapering. 2. Staff #2 verified that they did not wash the child's hands after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	The administration has retrained center staff on proper handwashing and diaper-changing procedures and provided staff with updated handwashing and diaper-changing procedures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-520-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all sunscreen was labeled with the child's name, and was inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the Beginning Preschool Blue Classroom there were three bottles of sunscreen that were not labeled with the child's name. 2. In the Intermediate Blue Classroom there were approximately 10 bottles of sunscreen located in the unlocked cabinet under the counter area. The cabinets were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The Administration has retrained staff on the center?s policy regarding personal belongings to ensure that all items are properly labeled with the child?s name. The administration has also provided a lock for the cabinet to ensure that sunscreen is not accessible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-J
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to sanitize the tables before using for eating. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler Gold Classroom, Staff #3 was observed spraying the tables and wiping them clean as the children were coming to the table for lunch. 2. Staff #3 verified that the contents of the spray bottle were soap and water and was not a sanitizing agent.
Plan of Correction:	The administration has retrained staff on proper sanitizing procedures and provided staff with updated sanitizing procedures.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-580-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that before leaving on a field trip a schedule of the trips events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center. Evidence: 1. The Pre-K Summer Camp program was not on location on 06/14/2023 when the Licensing Inspectors arrived for the inspection. Staff #4 confirmed that there were 24 children out on a field trip for the day. 2. There was not a posting visible at the center of the schedule of the trips events and locations. 3. Staff #4 confirmed there was not a posting of the field trip in the center.
Plan of Correction:	Families received notification of and signed permission slips detailing the location of the field trip, center departure time for each field trip, and center return time for each field trip. A copy of this information is also visible to families in the front lobby. The administration has posted a copy of this information on the door of each classroom.