Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool
163 Second St
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 946-5244
Current Inspector: Krysten Hunt (804) 335-6724
Inspection Date: April 4, 2025
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
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed.
- Comments:
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An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/04/2025 and completed on 04/10/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 3 staff on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews.
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.
Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 04/22/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-40-M Description: The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.
Child # 5 has a diagnosed food allergy that was not on a list for staff.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Description: A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include
instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and
the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
Child # 5 with a diagnosed food allergy did not a written care plan.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Description: The required ratio for children ages 2 years is one staff per eight children.
Staff #2 was observed supervising 12 children ages 2-4 years old from approximately 10:00-10:45 AM.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
