Sparks Early Learning Academy
38 Chatham Heights Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 903-5857
Current Inspector: Sharon Allen (540) 272-2941
Inspection Date: June 21, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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
8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS (8VAC20-770)
22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS CODE; CARBON MONOXIDE
- Comments:
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An investigation was initiated from 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm in response to a complaint received by the department involving supervision. Interviews were conducted, documentation, staff records, and child records were reviewed. The complaint regarding supervision is determined to be valid.
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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on interviews it was determined that children under the age of ten years of age did not always remain within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: It was reported that staff go between the infant room and adjoining room to change diapers and wash hands. While staff are changing diapers or washing hands in the adjoining room, infants are in the infant classroom out of sight and sound supervision.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation of it was determined that a 1:4 staff to child ratio was not always maintained while infants are in care. Evidence: Seven children ages ranging from 14 months - two years were observed in the toddler classroom, resting being supervised by one staff from 12:50 pm - 1:10 pm. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-430-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation it was determined that not all equipment was age and stage appropriate. Evidence: Two balloons were observed on the floor in the toddler classroom posing a potential choking hazard. There were seven children in the classroom ranging in ages from 14 months - two years old. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on interviews it was determined that staff are not washing hands after diapering. Evidence: The changing table located in the toddler room is not accompanied by a handwashing sink. It is reported that staff are using hand sanitizer after diapering instead of washing their hands. Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
