VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church
934 & 1000 West Little Creek Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 423-8469

VDSS Contact: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: March 22, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers

Comments:

A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted on 03/22/2023 from 12:20 pm until 2:00pm. There were 8 children present with 3 staff. A code compliance inspection was conducted on the same date as the SHSI supplemental inspection; the two inspections combined cover all subsidy health and safety requirements. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in code compliance were reviewed during this supplemental inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site owner at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-540-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for child #2(enrolled 1/30/23), #3(enrolled 3/23/22), #4(enrolled 9/26/22), and #5(enrolled 1/11/23) did not contain the name address and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached. 2. The center director confirmed that these records did not contain the required emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will request information from parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-a
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff had results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check prior to hire. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (hired 1/2023) did not contain documentation of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 2. Director confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Director will contact Office of Background Investigations regarding this request.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-a
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that staff had results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #4 (hired 1/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check. 2. Director confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Director will contact Office of Background Investigations regarding this request.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure staff were evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6(hired 6/17/21) did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. Director confirmed that TB documentation was not available for staff #6 during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will get a TB screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-1
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 11/21/22) did not contain documentation of CPR certification. 2. The center director confirmed that staff #2 did not have CPR certification.
Plan of Correction:	Staff is scheduled for CPR class on 4/9/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (hired 11/21/22) did not contain documentation of first aid certification. 2. The center director confirmed that staff #2 did not have first aid certification.
Plan of Correction:	Staff is scheduled for First Aid class on 4/9/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on observation nd interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was mop water in a bucket in the unlocked bathroom of the infant room. 2. There were aerosol air freshener cans on top of the paper towel dispenser in the restroom used by the children in care. 3. Staff confirmed that these items were not locked during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will make sure all chemicals are stored in a locked location.