Lighthouse Academy of Fredericksburg
10713 Tidewater Trail
Fredericksburg, VA 22408
(540) 372-9699
Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469
Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 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
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 2/9/2023 from 10:05am-11:10am. There were 16 children directly supervised by 4 staff and all classrooms were in ratio. The physical plant, outdoor playground area, programming, menus, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. It was reported there were no medications on site at the time of inspection. Children were observed participating in various Montessori activities, coloring, using stamps, reading books, completing puzzles, and playing outside. In addition, diapering and handwashing procedures were also observed and determined to be in compliance. Positive interactions between children and staff were observed during this inspection. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials for the children. The center was clean and organized. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 3/6/2023. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-240-A Description: Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all staff have completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
Evidence: Staff #2 (Date of Hire: 8/19/19) has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation coursePlan of Correction: She is no longer in that classroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-560-G Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was dated.
Evidence: 1. A total of 4 lunchboxes were observed in the Transition room and were not labeled with dates. 2. In the Prechool room, a sampling of lunch boxes were observed and also were not labeled with dates. Staff advised they were not aware of the requirement to date food items brought from home.Plan of Correction: Have parents put dates on lunchboxes.
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.
