Cadence Academy Preschool
9807 Patriot Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-0060
Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date:
Complaint Related: No
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Description: Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
On August 26, 2024, at approximately 8:00am, Staff #1 left nine, four-year-old, children out of sight and sound supervision for less than one minute to walk Child #1 into another classroom.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Ratios are a constant reminder daily and a refresher during
monthly staff meetings"
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Description: Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
On August 26, 2024, Child #1 (4-years-old) was not following Staff #1's directions to say, "good morning" and to take their hat off when they were dropped off in the morning. Staff #1 pulled Child #1's hat off and walked him out of the classroom. While walking him into another classroom, Staff #1 was observed pulling Child #1 by the arm and saying: "Here. I am not dealing with him" and leaving him with another staff member and the child's parent.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Plans have been put in place to have ongoing training as needed and also refresh monthly during staff meetings.
The incident was self-reported and the employee has seperated from the company."
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.
