VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Roanoke Valley Children's Academy
2040 Apperson Drive
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 989-3096

Current Inspector: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: April 9, 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 LICENSE PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARING PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE 63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 4/9/2024. Two inspectors were on site from 9:40am until 12:00pm. There were 85 children, ages 3 months to 6 years old under the supervision of 13 staff. Children were observed during indoor class time, outdoor snack and outdoor play. Seven children's records and five staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact Nicole Scott, Licensing Inspector Phone-804.588.2372 Email- nicole.scott@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-80-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview, the center failed to ensure for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: There were two groups of children on the playground. Neither grouping of children had a written attendance record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 was observed working as a program leader on the day of the inspection. In staff # 2 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements for a program leader position.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure the Virginia Department of Education- sponsored orientation course shall be complete within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff #3 with a hire date of 10/31/2022 had no record of the course during the inspection on 4/9/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-240-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to complete orientation training for all staff within seven days of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1.Staff #1 started working on 10/23/2023 was missing the emergency plan, sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, prevention of and response to emergencies, prevention and control of disease and first aid/ cpr training from the orientation paperwork. 2. Staff #2 started working on 5/20/2020 was missing the emergency plan, sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, prevention of and response to emergencies, prevention and control of disease and first aid/ cpr training from the orientation paperwork. 3. Staff #3 started working on 4/27/2021 was missing the emergency plan, sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, prevention of and response to emergencies, prevention and control of disease and first aid/ cpr training from the orientation paperwork. 4. Staff #4 started working on 4/21/2022 was missing the emergency plan, sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, prevention of and response to emergencies, prevention and control of disease and first aid/ cpr training from the orientation paperwork. 5. Staff #5 started working on 6/15/2022 was missing the emergency plan, sudden infant death, shaken baby syndrome, prevention of and response to emergencies, prevention and control of disease and first aid/ cpr training from the orientation paperwork.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.On the exterior door on the toddler playground the paint on the outside of the door was peeling and chipping away. There were children observed in this area. 2.On the outside window seal, the paint was peeling. This window seal was accessible to children and children were observed in this area.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-280-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning chemicals be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the toddler bathroom there were 2 bottles of chemicals sitting on the shelf. Also, in the bathroom over the sink there were chemicals in the cabinet. This cabinet was not locked.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on observation, staff record review, and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each grouping of children had a qualified program lead. Evidence: 1.Staff #2 was observed working as a program leader on the day of the inspection. After review of Staff # 2 record, there was no documentation of the educational requirements for a program leader position.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-440-F
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure rest mats used shall have cushioning and sanitized on all sides weekly or before use by another child. Evidence: In Classroom 1 and 3 there the mats were located in the bathroom. The mats had spilt on the sides and the foam was exposed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-490-E
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure when any surface has been contaminated with body fluid, it shall be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: In the infant class an infant spit up on the floor, the teacher used a wet wash rag and wiped the fluids off the floor.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure children?s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Children were observed eating a morning snack at the picnic tables outside. After the children finished there was no handwashing or wipes given to wipe hands.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Also, that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot- operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member?s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the system during disposal. Evidence: There was a small diapering pale used for cloth diapers in the bathroom. This pale had no bag inside just soiled diapers. Children were observed in this area.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.