VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Faces of the Future Academy, Inc
1350 Anderson Highway
Powhatan, VA 23139
(804) 379-7874

Current Inspector: Jennifer Moore (540) 430-0384

Inspection Date: Jan. 24, 2024

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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/24/2024. The inspector was on site from approximately 8:45 am-11:15 am. There were 45 children present, ranging in ages from 3 months to 11 years, with 9 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies, nutrition and background checks. A total of 5 child records and 5 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. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain repeat background checks every five years for two staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 9/17/2018) contained a central registry dated 10/22/2018. The repeat central registry was missing from the record. The record contained fingerprint background checks dated 10/10/2018 and 1/19/2024. The repeat fingerprint background check results were received approximately three months late. 2. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 1/5/2018) contained a central registry dated 2/27/2018. The repeat central registry was missing from the record. The record contained fingerprint background checks dated 6/11/2018 and 1/19/2024. The repeat fingerprint background check results were received approximately seven months late. 3. Administration acknowledged that the repeat background checks were not completed every five years as required.
Plan of Correction:	Although both background checks have been received a new form has been made with date of employment and date for renewal of background checks that are required every five years.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that one child had a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician: 1. Before the child's attendance; or 2. Within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (date of attendance: 8/21/2023) did not contain a physical record. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical record not been obtained.
Plan of Correction:	Children will not be able to start attending FOFA until all proper paperwork is received by Administration.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On the main playground, a rusted screw was observed protruding from the fence. Five large patches of ripped landscaping fabric were observed coming through the pea gravel which posed a tripping hazard. A four seater spring/bouncer equipment piece was observed with three broken sets. The black plastic barrier surrounding the slide contained several areas where the plastic had cracked resulting in sharp edges and areas that could pinch skin. Inside the center, areas of chipped and peeling paint were observed on classroom windowsills and door frames. 2. Administration acknowledged that the areas required maintenance.
Plan of Correction:	Although the children have not been on the playground due to inclement weather their are repairs that need to be done on the playground. Our maintenance team was notified immediately and will begin working on these areas on 1-2724. Children will still not be on these areas until the repairs are done. The maintenance team came out early Friday morning to see all repairs inside and out and will begin maintenance on 1-27-24