Sisters of Mercy of the Americas
1100 JAMESTOWN ROAD
Williamsburg, VA 23185
(757) 229-2642
VDSS Contact: Michele Patchett (757) 439-6816
Inspection Date: Feb. 4, 2021 and Feb. 9, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A code compliance inspection was initiated on February 4, 2021 and concluded on February 9, 2021. The director was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 46 children present and five staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed five staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4 Description: Based on record review, in one of five staff records reviewed, the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of a sex offender registry check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
Evidence: The Director confirmed that there were no results of an out of state sex offender check and child abuse and neglect registry for Staff #2 who indicated as to living outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years.Plan of Correction: Paperwork for out of state registry (NY) for Staff #2 have been submitted and results are pending.
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.
