The Light Academy Inc.
479 Cunningham Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-2222
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: June 22, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 6/22/2021 and concluded on 6/23/2021. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 17 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-6 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
Evidence:
1. The records for staff 1 and staff 2 were reviewed. Neither staff record contained documentation of completing training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. The director stated she was unaware this was a requirement.Plan of Correction: The licensing inspector provided a resource for training. Staff will be required to complete training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect. In the future all newly hired staff will be required to complete the training prior to working with children.
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.
