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United Community Ministries Inc.

Inspection · 2023-08-15

Date
2023-08-15
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 renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:20am-12:00pm. There were 67 children directly supervised by 17 staff. The physical plant, 5 administrative records, 7 staff records, 10 children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed assembling puzzles, cutting paper, building with manipulatives, and playing outside. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for the children in care. There was an adequate number of staff with current certification in MAT, CPR and First Aid, as well as Daily Health Observation training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. 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 Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-780-280-B
REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
An container of bleach and water solution was observed on a countertop in the Prekindergarten classroom.
Plan of Correction: The container of bleach solution was placed in a locked cabinet in the Pre-K classroom.
Standard 8VAC20-780-60-A
Based on record review, one child's file did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Child 2's record did not contain the name or contact information for one parent or guardian.
Plan of Correction: I will request from the parent the name and contact info of the other parent or custodial paperwork.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services