Mae's Learning Academy
712 West Broadway
Hopewell, VA 23860
(804) 704-4523
Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312
Inspection Date: April 21, 2022
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in response to a complaint received by the department on April 5, 2022 regarding staff to children ratios. The investigation was conducted on 04/21/2022. On 04/21/2022, the inspector was on site from 10:00 am to approximately 12:45 pm. Interviews were completed, observations were made at the center, and documentation was reviewed. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations, therefore the complaint is determined to be valid. Any violations not related to the complaint, but identified during the course of the investigation can be found on the violation notice.
Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios for children birth up to 16 months was maintained at a one staff to four infants ratio.
Evidence:
On April 21, 2022, there were ten children, ranging from four months to 17 months in age, being supervised by two staff exceeding the requirement for one staff to every four infants.Plan of Correction: Per the owner: I am working on hiring additional staff. Until I can hire, I will only accept as many children as I have staff for.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios for children 16 months up to 24 months was maintained at a one staff to five children ratio.
Evidence:
On April 21, 2022, there were nine children, ranging from 16 to 24 months in age, being supervised by one staff member exceeding the requirement for one staff to every five children.Plan of Correction: Per the owner: I am working on hiring additional staff. Until I can hire, I will only accept as many children as I have staff for.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center did not ensure the staff to children ratios for children two years in age was maintained at a one staff to eight children ratio.
Evidence:
On April 21, 2022, there were ten children, two years in age, being supervised by one staff member exceeding the requirement for one staff to every eight children.Plan of Correction: Per the owner: I am working on hiring additional staff. Until I can hire, I will only accept as many children as I have staff for.
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.
