Small Voices' Academy
3940 Airline Boulevard
Suite 110
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 488-0157
Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063
Inspection Date: Jan. 25, 2024
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 (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical Assistance was given and standards regarding physical plant was reviewed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on January 25, 2024, from 10:20am to approximately 1:00pm. There were 49 children and 7 staff members present. The Inspectors reviewed five children?s records and five staff records. The Inspectors observed the interaction of staff and children throughout the inspection. Children were observed during free play, coloring, music and movement, handwashing, story time, lunch and nap. First aid kits and emergency preparedness documents were observed. Transportation is not provided at the center. The outdoor play area was observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violation notice was discussed with the owner at the exit interview. The inspection was concluded on 01/25/2024.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Description: Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the center did not ensure that when staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection.
Evidence:
1. In the 2 year old classroom, Staff #2 was observed spraying sanitizer on the table where two children were sitting.
2. One of the two children sitting at the table placed their hands on the wet sanitizer solution immediately after it was sprayed.
3. Staff #2 confirmed spraying sanitizer on the table while two children were sitting at the table.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: Staff #1, Director/Owner will ensure that staff are trained in sanitizing the tables and areas appropriately and ensure it will not happen again. Moving forward, Director will also train staff during orientation on how to clean tables when children are present.
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.
