Zion United Methodist Church
1674 Zion Road
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 459-1913
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Oct. 30, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 10/30/2023 and concluded on 10/30/2023 from 10:10 AM to 12:30 PM. There were 43 children present, ranging in ages from 2 to 5, with 12 staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, procedures, and medication. A total of five children?s records and five staff?s records were reviewed.
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:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-4 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member has been certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the employment date as 2/6/23. The staff health report is dated 3/6/23.
2. The assistant director verified the dates.Plan of Correction: Staff will not be allowed to begin employment until staff health reports are received.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-5 Description: Based on a observation and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazard.
Evidence:
1. In the 4's classroom (Turtles) a spray bottle of Clorox disinfectant and Windex was on a low shelf accessible to children.
2. The center's procedure is for all hazardous substances to be kept in a locked closet.Plan of Correction: The hazardous substances will be moved to a locked closet. All staff will be reminded to lock hazardous substances when not in use.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: (REPEAT VIOLATIONS) Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the employment date as 2/6/23. The fingerprint results are dated 2/21/23.
2. The assistant director verified the dates.Plan of Correction: Staff will not be able to begin employment until the results of fingerprint background checks are received.
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.
