Start Bright Academy
6223 Patrick Henry Boulevard
Bealeton, VA 22712
(540) 439-7012
Current Inspector:
Cathy Aylor
(540) 222-6352
Inspection Date:
Jan. 31, 2024
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies. 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
Technical Assistance:
1. Pay close attention to cot spacing in the PreK and 2/3 year old classrooms. Occupied cots shall be at least 12 inches apart. 2. As soon as you notice diaper pads starting to rip/tear you should replace immediately 3.Consultation provided on the posted allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction list posted in the classrooms as well as allergy care plans. Allergy care plans are required for any child with a diagnosed food allergy ( regardless of medication). Please refer to standards 40M and 60A8. 4. Each staff needs a file and the file must be onsite and made available to your Licensing representative upon request. 5. Discussed repeat violations and the need to immediately address.
Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the director and assistant director from 12:50 pm to 3:20 pm. Fifty-nine children were present with 8 staff providing supervision. The ages of the children ranged from 5 months to 4 years. For lunch, staff reported that the children were provided chicken and rice, corn, peaches and milk. Most of the children were on their cots/cribs for naptime. A sample size of 9 injuries/accident reports were reviewed. Two children had medications on site. Six staff files were reviewed during the inspection and four staff files were not provided by the administrative staff for review. Six children's files were reviewed today. Within 10 days please provide verification that you have sent off for all of the missing background checks and upon completion please send verification. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.
Based on interviews and the center's failure to provide the below listed staff files, it was determined that staff did not have fingerprint background checks on file, which is required upon hire. Evidence: There were no fingerprint background checks provided for staff # 1 ( hired 3/20/23), #2, ( hired 9/12/23), #3 ( hired 7/17/23) and #4 ( hired 6/29/23).
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:
Repeat Violation: Based on a review of staff files and interview, it was determined that staff did not have sworn disclosure statements on file prior to employment. Evidence: There were no sworn disclosure statements on file for staff # 1, 2, 3, 4 , 5 and 7. Staff # 5 was hired on 8/1/23. There was no specific hire date for staff #7 other than sometime in 2022).
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:
Based on interviews and the center's failure to provide the below listed staff files, it was determined that employees do not have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: There were no central registry background checks available for staff #1( hired 3/20/23) #2 ( hired 9/12/23), #3 ( hired 7/17/23 ) and #4 ( hired 6/29/23 ).
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:
Repeat Violation: Based on a review of six staff files and interview, it was determined that staff had not obtained a negative tuberculosis screening/test at the time of employment. Evidence: Staff #5 ( hired 8/1/23) and #6 ( hired 1/27/23) did not have tuberculosis test/screenings on file.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-40-M
Description:
Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview with staff, it was determined that the center did not maintain in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children a current written list of all children with allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence:
1. The Licensing Inspector observed a written allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list dated 10/3/23 in each classroom, however the most recent list provided by the administrative staff was dated 1/5/24. 2. Child # 1 is lactose intolerant ( per staff interviews) however this information was not listed on any allergy/sensitivity/diet restriction list. 3. One staff reported that child # 2 has an allergy to milk, a second staff stated that it was not an allergy to milk but a dietary restriction, however no information was listed on any written allergy/sensitivity/dietary restriction list. 4. Staff reported that child #3 has a dietary restriction and cannot have milk. Parental interview revealed that they instruct the center to avoid milk on occasion. No information regarding this restriction was listed on any written allergy/sensivitiy/dietary restriction list.. 5. Child # 4 has a dietary restriction to dairy ( per staff interviews) however this information was not written on any allergy/ sensitivity/dietary restriction list.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
Description:
Based on a review of recordkeeping and staff interviews, it was determined that there was no written allergy care plan on file for a child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. Child # 5 has an egg white allergy ( per several staff interviews and the written allergy list) however there was no written allergy care plan on file.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-70
Description:
Repeat Violation: Based on interviews, it was determined that staff records were not kept for each staff. Evidence: 1. After several attempts to obtain staff records for staff # 1, #2, #3 and #4., the center failed to provide the Licensing Inspector with the requested staff files.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-240-B
Description:
Repeat Violation: Based on a review of six staff files, it was determined that staff had not completed orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training on file for staff # 5, #6 and #7.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:
Repeat Violation: Based on observation, it was determined that the center was not maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed two ceiling tiles sagging and warped in the Infant B room due to water damage.
Plan of Correction:
Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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