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St. Thomas United Methodist Church

Inspection · 2018-05-08

Date
2018-05-08
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
Yes

Areas Reviewed

22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 General Qualifications
8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance
8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

Inspector Notes

An unannounced initial subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted with the vendor on 2/12/2024 from 10:30am through 1:45pm. A total of 79 children were present with 18 caregivers. During the inspection the children were observed singing songs, eating lunch, coloring, learning the alphabet, learning colors, completing a handprint heart Valentine craft, building with blocks, playing with play dough, and playing outside. Programming, emergency procedures, emergency supplies, the physical plant, 6 medications, 8 children's records, 5 staff records were reviewed. There was an adequate number of CPR/First Aid, Daily Health Observation, and MAT trained staff on site at the time of inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 2/29/2024. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure that all staff submit to an updated fingerprint-based criminal history background check every five years.

Evidence: Staff #5's most recent fingerprints on file were completed 5/8/2018.
Plan of Correction: #5 will get her fingerprints done now that she has been through the process of name change.
Standard 8VAC20-790-540-B-11
Based on record review and vendor interview, the vendor did not obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

Evidence: Child #1 and Child #3 both have a diagnosed food allergy and do not have a written allergy care plan on file signed by a physician.
Plan of Correction: Sent a formal letter and spoke to parents. I am awaiting their physician to do so.
Standard 8VAC20-790-640-A
Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

Evidence:
1. In the bathroom attached to the Pre-Toddler classroom, there were two disinfectant spray cans stored next to the changing table.
2. In the Toddler classroom, there was a disinfectant spray can stored on a shelf next to the children's cubbies.
3. In the second Toddler classroom's attached bathroom, there was a disinfectant spray can and disinfectant wipes stored on the back of the toilet. In addition, there were 2 disinfectant spray cans stored on top of the paper towel dispenser in the bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Spoke with staff and informed them that all cleaning items must be locked up and not in reach of children.
Standard 8VAC20-790-760-A-3
Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water after changing a child's diaper.

Evidence: In the Infant room, Staff #7 was observed changing an infant's diaper and did not wash their hands after the diaper change.
Plan of Correction: Spoke with staff member. Went over the procedure of washing hands.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services