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United Community Ministries Inc.

Inspection · 2023-04-23

Date
2023-04-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kara Vaughan
(703) 537-6241
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

8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:15am-11:45am. There were 41 children observed indoors and directly supervised by 14 staff. The physical plant, 7 staff records, 7 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed participating in group play, reading books, and playing outside. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. The center was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
Based on observation, areas inside the center were not maintained in an operable condition.
Evidence:
In the Early Preschool classroom a 10 inch section of vinyl baseboard was observed to be missing next to the bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
A spray bottle of bleach and water was observed unlocked, above a mirror in the Preschool classroom.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-780-510-P
Based on record review, the center did not notify parents that medication has to be picked up within 14 days of the expiration of the medication authorization form. The medication was not sent home or disposed of by the center.
Evidence:
On the date of inspection medication foe Child 1 was present in the center. The current medication authorization form expired on 6/3/2022.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services