VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sparks Early Learning Academy
38 Chatham Heights Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 903-5857

Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941

Inspection Date: May 20, 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 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770) 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. There were 28 children in care being supervised by 5 staff. The children were observed watching a movie and participating in free-play activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of five child records and four staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact Sharon Allen at 540-272-2941 or sharon.allen@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-140-A
Description:	Based on review of five children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: The record for child C (start date: 12/04/23) did not contain documentation of a physical.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on review of four staff records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a TB (tuberculosis) screening on file before coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff B (start date: 4/25/24) did not have documentation of a TB screening on file.
Plan of Correction:	Staff brought in TB test.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of four staff records and interviews it was determined that not all records contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education and experience required for their position. Evidence: Staff B, C and D were reported as program leaders however, their records did not contain documentation to support that they qualify for this position.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will complete training hours.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-F
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation it was determined that not all children were always within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed child A (Age 4 years) walk upstairs to the hallway restroom without supervision of staff.
Plan of Correction:	Teacher will accompany student to the bathroom.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-A
Description:	Based on observation it was determined that not all procedures for handwashing were followed. Evidence: Staff A was observed wiping 4 children's noses. Staff A did not wash their hands before or after each child's nose was wiped.
Plan of Correction:	Staff was informed to wash hands after cleaning nose.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-P
Description:	Based on review of medication it was determined that not all medication was sent home within 14 days of written authorization being expired. Evidence: The written authorization form for the medication on site for child B expired 07/01/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Parent brought in authorization.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-M
Description:	Based on observation of the two year old room it was determined that children were permitted to drink while walking around. Evidence: Three children were observed drinking water out of sippy cups while walking around the classroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.