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. An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 2/9/21 and concluded on 2/11/21. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 15 children present and 3 staff. A virtual tour was conducted of the facility. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff?s records and 2 children?s records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Violations from the previous inspection to ensure current compliance. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. Two repeat violations were found. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 8/30/20. The record did not contain documentation of a central registry search. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the start date as 8/30/20. The record did not contain documentation of a central registry search. 3. The director stated the central registry paperwork was completed by staff and mailed but evidently the results were never received. The director checked the day of the inspection and the check was never cashed.
Plan of Correction:
Both staff will complete the paperwork for central registry search again. If results are not received within 30 days the director will follow-up.
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1716-B-6
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 8/30/20. Per the record of staff 1 did not receive training for recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect until 9/29/20. 2. The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 8/30/20. Per the record of staff 1 did not receive training for recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect until 9/29/20. 3. School opened 9/8/20.
Plan of Correction:
In the future new staff will be required to complete training in recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect upon hire.
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:
Based on record review, 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 start date as 8/30/20. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters is dated 9/9/20. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the start date as 8/30/20. The fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters is dated 9/2/20.
Plan of Correction:
In the future potential staff will not be hired until the fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters is received.
Disclaimer:
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