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Aldersgate United Methodist Church

Inspection · 2021-05-07

Date
2021-05-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
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

63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Inspector Notes

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.

An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 5/7/2021 and concluded on 5/10/2021. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 9 children present and 2 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. A virtual tour was taken of the facility. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.

The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.

Violations

3
Standard 22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Based on record review, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.

Evidence:

The record for staff 1 documents the date of hire as 1/4/21. The sworn disclosure statement is dated 5/10/21.
Plan of Correction: In the future the director will ensure all staff complete the sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.
Standard 63.2(17)-1716-B-3
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily.

Evidence:

1. Documentation of a staff member completing daily health training was requested.
2. The director stated no one was trained in daily health screening.
Plan of Correction: At least one staff member will be trained in daily health screening and present each morning to conduct daily health screening upon children's arrival each day.
Standard 63.2(17)-1716-B-6
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.

Evidence:

1. Staff 1's record did not contain documentation of completing training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. The date of hire is documented as 1/4/21.
2. Staff 2's record contained documentation of completing training in recognizing child abuse and neglect on 5/9/21. The date of hire is documented as 12/23/20.
Plan of Correction: Staff 1 will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. In the future all new hires will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse in neglect prior to working with children.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services