The Light Academy Inc.
479 Cunningham Road
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 842-2222
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Sept. 28, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was initiated on 09/28/2023 and concluded on 09/28/2023 from 11:00 PM to 12:45 PM. There were 45 children present, ranging in ages from two to five, with three staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies. A total of five children?s records and the five staff?s records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-4 Description: Based on a review of the staff handbook and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure all children in the center are in compliance with immunization provisions.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 1 documents the first date of attendance as 8/9/23. There is no documentation of immunizations in child 1's record.
2. Staff 6 verified the center does not have immunization records for child 1.Plan of Correction: Plan of correction not provided.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment and have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the first day of employment as 10/1/22. The record did not contain a sworn disclosure statement and results of a central registry record check.
2. The record for staff 4 documents the first day of employment as 5/30/23. The record did not contain a sworn disclosure statement and results of a central registry record check.
3. Staff 6 verified the center did not have sworn disclosure statement and results of a central registry record check for staff 1 and staff 4.Plan of Correction: Plan of correction not provided.
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.
