Sparks Early Learning Academy
38 Chatham Heights Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 903-5857
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: Dec. 6, 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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm. There were 26 children in care being supervised by 5 staff. The children were observed participating in quiet activities, preparing for nap, and resting. 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 five child records and three 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 questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-70 Description: Based on review of three staff records it was determined that not all records were complete. Evidence: The records for staff A (start date: 11/21/23) and staff B (start date: 09/25/23) did not have documentation of at least two references on file. Plan of Correction: Administration will obtain references for staff A and staff B.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Based on observation and interviews it was determined that children under the age of ten years of age did not always remain within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: Staff A was observed walking between the infant room and the adjoining room used for diaper changing and feeding infants. While staff A changed an infant there were two children observed sleeping in the adjoining infant room that were not within sight and sound supervision of staff A. Plan of Correction: Staff will not leave classrooms out of sight and sound supervision. An additional staff person will be called when staff need to leave the classroom.
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.
