Jupiter Learning Academy
35 Loudin Lane
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-0001
Current Inspector: Beth Orebaugh (540) 847-9173
Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was conducted on-site on November 16, 2023 from 11:05 A.M.-2:40 P.M., telephone interviews were conducted on September 19, 2023, and the inspection concluded on November 16, 2023. A complaint was received in the Office of Child Care Health & Safety (Valley), on September 19, 2023 in regards to staffing, supervision, and programs. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff records, staffing, and supervision. Eight staff records were reviewed/updated, five staff were interviewed, and classroom observations conducted. The information gathered during the investigation does support part of the allegation, so the complaint is determined to be "valid".
Information gathered during the inspection determines non-compliance with applicable standards or lawn and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-D Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interview and record review, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.
Evidence:
1. Staff #3 (DOH 09/12/2023) and Staff #4 (DOH 10/16/2023) were working in the classroom together. The staff records revealed both Staff #3 and Staff #4 were hired as Assistant Teachers and did not have the experience or qualifications to be program leaders.Plan of Correction: We will begin to look for more people with the 6 months experience and complete the 24 hours training within the 30 days.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-K Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that an additional staff member shall always be available on-site to offer immediate assistance and shall be able to summon the additional staff member without leaving the room or area of the sleeping or resting children.
Evidence:
1. Staff interviews revealed that three of the five staff were interviewed and confirmed that during lunch/rest/nap time there is not an additional staff member on-site to offer help if they needed immediate assistance.Plan of Correction: We are in the process of hiring two extra PT administrative people that can also step into the classroom or help throughout the day.
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.
