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Treetop Academy
12707 Jefferson Avenue
Newport news, VA 23602
(757) 872-2671

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: May 30, 2023

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:
VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:
An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated by a local agency representatives and inspector on May 30,2023 and completed on August 31, 2023 regarding concerns of staffing and supervision and programs. During the inspection the following were completed: interviews with administrative staff, a review of records/documentation, and a review of video footage.

The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegation related to programs; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. The inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-410-3
Complaint related: No
Description: Based on staff interview and documentation, the licensee did not ensure that following actions or threats are forbidden: Punishment by another child.

Evidence:
During interview Staff #1 said child #1 was poking child #2 in eye. Staff #1 said she told child #2 to poke child #1 back.

Center documentation on employee action form confirmed on May 12, 2023 Staff #1 told child #2 to poke child #1 back.

Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was terminated . Staff was coached and appropriate discipline methods an resources to use.

Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.


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