Heritage Academy
1461 Dry Fork Road
Dry fork, VA 24549
(434) 432-8380
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: Feb. 28, 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.
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE
63.2 CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 02/28/2023. There were 12 children, ages 3 years-5 years, 2 staff members providing direct care and supervision and various support staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, staff qualifications and trainings, staffing and supervision, physical plant, programs, emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed during free choice activities, story time and various learning activities. A total of 5 children?s records and 2 staff records were reviewed. The inspector discussed background check requirements with staff. The inspector arrived to the center at 8:45 am and departed at 10:30 am.
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 #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter.
Evidence: The most recent criminal history check for Staff 2 was dated 02/21/2018; there was not a repeat criminal record check obtained by 02/21/2023.Plan of Correction: Will set up an appointment to get new fingerprints and will check all other staff records.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-550-D Description: Based on document review, the center failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills.
Evidence: There was not a practice evacuation drill conducted in January 2023.Plan of Correction: Will ensure that drill are done monthly.
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.
