Cadence Academy Preschool
9807 Patriot Highway
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 834-0060
Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date: April 14, 2025
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of
the violation.
- Technical Assistance:
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n/a
- Comments:
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An unannounced inspection was initiated on 04/14/25 and completed on 07/08/25 with a local agency, in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 04/14/25 relating to allegations of administration and supervision. The inspector reviewed three children?s records and three staff records on-site on 04/21/25. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.
The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and the 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 business days from today, which will be the close of business on 07/16/25. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2-1509-A Complaint related: Yes Description: Staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.
Staff became aware of a reportable offense on 04/11/25, and did not report it to the local department until 04/14/25.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "The hotline will be used in the future for reports that come to the school to ensure they are completed within the required timeframe."
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes Description: When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
On 04/11/25, the center was made aware of an allegation of suspected inappropriate behavior between Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, while riding the center's bus.
On 04/14/25, the children were permitted to ride the bus together and interact without additional supervision. Child #1 became upset and started crying on the bus because Child #2 accused the child of telling on them. The center acknowledged additional supervision measures had not been put in place prior to allowing the children to ride together after the allegations were made.Plan of Correction: Per the Center: "Additional supervision was provided on the bus ride on 4.15.25."
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.
