VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cadence Academy Preschool
9807 Patriot Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-0060

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Oct. 26, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated along with Licensing Inspector Keesha Minor on 10/26/23 in response to the center self-reporting an injury to a child that required outside medical care while under the supervision of the center. Interviews were conducted; equipment was inspected; two staff records and one child record were reviewed. Violations cited related to information submitted by the licensee. If you have questions regarding the inspection, you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of two staff files, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with a start date of 07/01/23 and Staff 2, with a start date of 11/01/22, did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the center did not ensure that all program leaders had documentation of high school program completion or equivalent on file. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 and Staff #2, with a title of teacher, did not contain documentation of education.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	Based on a review of two staff files, the center did not ensure that all staff complete the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with a start date of 07/01/23, did not have documentation of completing the Preservice orientation course on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the center did not have documentation that staff completed orientation training no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: The record for Staff #2, with a start date of 11/01/22, did not contain documentation of completed orientation training at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe condition. Evidence: In the preschool bathroom there were screws that extended from approximately 15 thread lengths on both sides of the toilet.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-330-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment was provided, resilient surfacing was maintained in fall zones. Evidence: On 10/18/23 at approximately 11:00 a.m. Child #1 fell from the middle point of the slide breaking their collarbone. The fall zone that had less than one inch of mulch, Six inches of mulch is required for the fall zone.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on observation it was determined that not all procedures for diapering were followed Evidence: In the two?s class, art work was observed on top of the diapering surface.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.