Mount Hope Baptist Church
6823 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 785-4631
VDSS Contact: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352
Inspection Date: Oct. 19, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1-289.031 Child Dy Center Operated by Religious Exempt from Licensure
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
22.1 Background Check Code; Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Comments:
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An unannounced Code Compliance inspection was conducted with the director on 10/19/23 from11:15 am to 3:15 pm. Twenty seven children were present, ranging in age from 2 to 4 years. Four staff were providing supervision. The Licensing Inspector was able to observe handwashing, journaling and lunch time. Seven staff files were reviewed as well as medication for two children. Please provide the Licensing Inspector documentary proof that the request has been submitted for the missing background checks as soon as possible but no later than 10 business days. Once the background request has been completed please notify your Licensing Inspector The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-5 Description: Based on observation, it was determined that the outside play area did not maintain an adequate amount of cushioning material under the playground equipment, The play equipment required at least six inches of resilient surfacing.
Evidence:
1. There was no resilient surfacing ( pea gravel) underneath and surrounding the yellow swing, the 4 green swings nor the green slide on the playground.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Repeat Violation:
interview with the director, it was determined that the center failed to obtain fingerprint
background checks prior to the date of employment for 3 staff.
Evidence:
Staff A was hired on 8/1/22, staff B was hired on 6/1/23, staff E was hired on 9/6/23 and there
were no fingerprint background checkson file for these staff.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Repeat Violation:
Based on a review of 7 staff files and interview with the director, it was determined that the
center failed to obtain central registry background checks within 30 days of employment for 6
staff.
Evidence:
There were no Central Registry background checks on file for staff A, B, C, D, E and F. Staff A was hired on 8/1/22, staff B was hired on 6/1/23, staff C was hired on 8/14/23, staff D was hired in 7/23, staff E was hired on 9/6/23 and staff F was hired on 2/21/23.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
