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New Hope Church

Inspection · 2021-10-26

Date
2021-10-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Pamela Sneed
(804) 629-2691
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

54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by staff using an alternative remote protocol, including phone interview, records review, and a virtual observations. An on-site inspection was not conducted at this time.

An announced religious exempt renewal inspection was conducted at 10:05am. A member of management was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. There were 72 children and 8 direct-care staff present in the preschool program at the time of the inspection. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed in a variety of activities, to include: indoor active play, sensory, creative play, play-dough, seasonal art, writing, and preparing for circle time. The facility appeared to be clean, and classrooms were well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Information gathered during the inspection determined there were areas of non-compliance with applicable standards or laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Note: Current regulation and Code numbers are handwritten on the original inspection report issued to the facility.

Violations

3
Standard 22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not have a completed child abuse and neglect background search (CPS) within the 1st 30-days of employment.
Evidence: Staff #1 - Did not have a completed CPS search within the first 30-days of employment. Date of hire was in August 2021..
Plan of Correction: 1. The CPS search for Staff #1 was reported to have been submitted on 9/16/21, and the results of the search have not yet completed. Will follow up with VDSS. Will attempt Monday 11/1/21
Standard 63.2(17)-1716-B-3
Based on information received, staff working in the Back Pack program have not been trained to conduct daily health screening of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff person working in this program with documentation of having completed the Daily Health Observation training course.
Plan of Correction: DHO training will be schedule and held ASAP
Standard 63.2(17)-1720.1-A
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not have a completed child abuse and neglect background search (CPS) within the last 5 years. Evidence: Staff #2 - The previous CPS search was completed on 1/19/16.
Plan of Correction: Staff #2 will have notarized and mailed CPS by Monday 11/1/21
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services