Five Star Academy Childcare
5916 Fort Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-3413
Current Inspector: James R Basham (804) 588-2370
Inspection Date: Oct. 23, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/12/2023. There were 44 children, ages 5 months ? 4 years, 8 staff and 1 administrative staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The children were observed during playground time, music time, circle time and lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:00am and departed the center at 12:10pm.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: Licensing staff observed a red and gray mop bucket with mop containing water with cleaning solution in the 2?s bathroom under the sink on the left. Children were not observed in the area but it was accessible to children.Plan of Correction: Provider removed mop bucket out of the area children use.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-540-C Description: Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the first aid kit shall include all items required by the standards.
Evidence: The first aid kit did not include the following items: tweezersPlan of Correction: Provider replaced tweezers in first aid bag downstairs.
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.
