Inspection · 2024-02-20
(804) 588-2372
Areas Reviewed
22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Inspector Notes
Two Licensing Inspectors conducted an unannounced Religiously Exempt Code Complaint Inspection on February 20, 2024 in response to allegations received by the licensing office on January 12, 2024, in the areas of adult to child ratios, and building maintenance. Upon arrival at 3:00 PM, there were 17 children ages 3 months through 8 years old present under the care of 3 staff. Licensing Inspectors reviewed 2 staff records. The investigation of the complaint was initiated on January 17, 2024 and findings were reviewed on March 6, 2024.
As the information gathered during the investigation support the allegations, the complaint is determined to be ?VALID.?
Violations
5EVIDENCE:
The religious exempt certificate was not posted in a conspicuous location visible to the parents and the public.
EVIDENCE:
1. There were 10 children in care under the age of 2-1/2 years old. Per the Building Official, the maximum number of children under the age of 2-1/2 years old cannot exceed 5 children.
2. Attendance documents for billed subsidy recorded more than 5 children under the age of 2-1/2 years old were in attendance on the following dates: 2/1/24, 2/2/24, 2/6/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, and 2/14/24. Children ranged in age from 3 months to 23 months.
EVIDENCE:
Upon arrival at 3:00 PM, there were 11 children in care with 2 staff members. The youngest child was 18 months. 3 staff would be required.
Based on observation, the Center failed to have Fingerprint Background Checks completed for each staff person before date of employment.
EVIDENCE:
Fingerprint Background Checks were unavailable for Staff #2 (unknown date of hire). Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection.
Based on record review, the Center failed to have Sworn Disclosure Background Check completed for each staff person before date of employment; Center failed to have Central Registry Background Check completed for each staff person by the end of the 30th day of employment.
EVIDENCE:
1 Staff #1 (date of hire 11/06/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement. Staff #1 was observed working with children during the inspection.
2 Staff #2 (date of hire unknown) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection.
3 Staff #1 (date of hire 11/06/2023) did not have a Central Registry Check completed within 30 days of hire.