STEPS, Inc. - Appomattox Head Start
185 Learning Lane
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-7066
Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: April 10, 2024
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
20 Access to minor?s records
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/10/2024. There were 15 children, ages 3 years-5 years, and 3 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities classroom, and circle time. A total of 5 children?s records and 1 staff record, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 9:30 AM and departed at 10:40 AM.
Kelly Campbell
Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
Phone# 540-309-2494
Kelly.campbell @doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of staff?s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained.
Evidence:
Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 01/24/2024. Staff # 1 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. One of the two states indicated on the sworn statement does not participates in the National Fingerprint File which requires a CPS and Criminal check from that state. The second state participates in the National Fingerprint File and requires a CPS from that state.Plan of Correction: The administration office will work on locating the out of state request.
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.
