Inspection · 2024-02-20
Date
2024-02-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Cassie Anderson-Leichty
(757) 409-4668
(757) 409-4668
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.
No
Areas Reviewed
22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
A code compliance inspection was initiated and concluded on 2/20/2024. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed compliance in background checks and requirements for child day centers operated by religious institution exempt from licensure. A total of 3 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Violations
6Standard 22.1-289.031-A
(Repeat) Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not post the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that they have nothing posted, in a visible location on the premises, stating they are exempt from licensure.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that they have nothing posted, in a visible location on the premises, stating they are exempt from licensure.
Plan of Correction: Printed and posted during inspection.
Standard 22.1-289.031-A-6
Based on document review and staff interview the center did not provide a written statement to parents or guardians describing the center's operations.
Evidence: The director confirmed that the written statement describing the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance was not given to parents.
Evidence: The director confirmed that the written statement describing the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance was not given to parents.
Plan of Correction: Printed and posted during inspection.
Standard 22.1-289.031-B-3
Based on inspection and interview with staff, the center has not established and implemented procedures for a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a trained person.
Evidence: The director confirmed that there was not a trained person on site to conduct a daily simple health screening.
Evidence: The director confirmed that there was not a trained person on site to conduct a daily simple health screening.
Plan of Correction: Staff will be taking this training on 2/28/2024.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure to obtain background checks every five years.
Evidence: The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was dated 10/17/2018 and staff #2 was dated 2/11/2019.
Evidence: The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was dated 10/17/2018 and staff #2 was dated 2/11/2019.
Plan of Correction: HR will process by Friday 2/23/2024.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
(Repeat) Based on record review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for each staff.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that the record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of a fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and that they have been working in a supervisory capacity.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that the record for staff #3 did not contain documentation of a fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and that they have been working in a supervisory capacity.
Plan of Correction: HR will process by 2/23/2024.
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-2
(Repeat) Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure that a prospective employee, volunteer, or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center shall have a sworn statement of affirmation before employment or commencement of service at the facility and shall undergo a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment or commencement of service.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to their first day of employment, does not have documentation of a search of the central registry and they have been working in a supervisory capacity more than 30 days.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to their first day of employment, does not have documentation of a search of the central registry and they have been working in a supervisory capacity more than 30 days.
Plan of Correction: HR will process by Friday 2/23/2024.