Richwoods Academy

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  Inspector's note: During an unannounced inspection, the electrical outlet in the preschool classroom was observed to have the cover plate removed, exposing the area around and behind the outlet. This outlet is on the lower part of the wall and is easily accessible to the children. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-04-09.
• Non-critical Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Inspector's note: During an unannounced inspection, a television was observed in a mixed-age classroom that includes children under the age of 2 years, which was confirmed to be used at least once per week on Fridays. Any use of screen time is prohibited with children under 2 years of age. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
• Critical Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  Inspector's note: During the unannounced inspection, a television monitor was observed on topp of a shelf in the preschool classroom and was not mounted to secure it and prevent it from tipping over. The Director removed the television from the classroom, so this was corrected during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
  Inspector's note: A copy of the incident report was obtained during an unannounced inspection. The report form was incomplete and was not signed by the operation or the parent. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-06.
• Critical Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  Inspector's note: During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when she hit a child with a toy to demonstrate how it hurt and threw a ball at the child. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-11-06.

• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
  Inspector's note: The Director records were reviewed and the required transporation training has not been completed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
• Critical AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
  Inspector's note: One employee who is on provisional status was observed to be alone with a child during the inspection. This provisional status requirements were reviewed with the Director. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-05-08.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  Inspector's note: Employee training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-30.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: The record of emergency drills was reviewed during the inspection and was not complete. The operation has conducted one fire drill in March 2025. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-30.
• Non-critical Children's Records Maintained
  Inspector's note: 10 child files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 files were lacking required information and are incomplete. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-23.
• Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  Inspector's note: The Director training records were not available for review, and therefore, this standard is deficient. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records
  Inspector's note: 10 employee files were reviewed during the inspection. All 10 were lacking required information and are incomplete. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-23.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, it was observed, and a photo was taken, that backpacks were piled on the floor in between two shelving units and not kept separate. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
• Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, it was determined that the recent copy of the emergency drills being practiced was not up to date. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
  Inspector's note: Of the files reviewed, one was missing photo identification. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: During the inspection, 4 out of 8 children files were missing immunization records. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-30.
• Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  Inspector's note: While reviewing records, there were 3 staff memebers who were missing Affidavits. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-06-30.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  Inspector's note: A stand alone slide was observed having a pole in the use space zone that was less than six feet. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-01-04.