Mary Bethune Academy
2249 Halifax Street
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-4221
Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267
Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 2023
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.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/5/2023 from 10:26 am to 12:41 pm. There were 43 children in care, ages two months to four years, in four groups under the care of ten staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed five children?s records, four staff records, and other program records. The children were observed playing, doing arts and crafts, and (babies) being cuddled and napping.
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.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
EVIDENCE:
In the Peeps classroom, there was a hole in the wall approximately one inch by one inch, about six inches off the floor, near the door. The hole was accessible to children.Plan of Correction: The director will have the hole repaired.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to have a diapering surface that was non-absorbent.
EVIDENCE:
The diaper pad in the infant room had a split seam at the edge, making it no longer non-absorbent.Plan of Correction: The pad will be replaced with another one.
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.
