Benn's United Methodist church
14571 Benn's Church Blvd
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3373
VDSS Contact: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281
Inspection Date: Feb. 25, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified.
32.1 Report by person other than physician
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Today we reviewed the VDSS website and navigated through areas that the director may need in the future.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection to review the requirements for religiously exempt programs was conducted on February 25, 2020 from 10:20 a.m. to 12020 p.m.
At the time of entrance, the following adult to child ratios were observed:
5 children, three years old, with 1 staff
7 children, three to four years old, with 1 staff
4 children, four to five years old, with 1 staff
7 children, four to five years old, with 1 staff
6 children, three to four years old with 1 staff
The records sample size consisted of 7 (all) staff records.
Children were observed eating snacks brought from home at tables, being read to from children's literature, playing with toys and learning materials.
The program director states that children are not transported in a vehicle while in care.
Thank you for your time during today's inspection. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I may be of assistance.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
