New Hope Church
8905 Ox Road
Silo Center
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 971-4673
VDSS Contact:
Pamela Sneed
(804) 629-2691
Inspection Date:
Oct. 26, 2021
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified. 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
Technical Assistance:
1. Discussed the ongoing health and safety practices being implemented as it relates to the health pandemic. 2. Recommend staff in the preschool program be trained in Medication Administration Training (MAT), as there are currently children enrolled with emergency medications on-site.
Comments:
This inspection was conducted by staff using an alternative remote protocol, including phone interview, records review, and a virtual observations. An on-site inspection was not conducted at this time.
An announced religious exempt renewal inspection was conducted at 10:05am. A member of management was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. There were 72 children and 8 direct-care staff present in the preschool program at the time of the inspection. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed in a variety of activities, to include: indoor active play, sensory, creative play, play-dough, seasonal art, writing, and preparing for circle time. The facility appeared to be clean, and classrooms were well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Information gathered during the inspection determined there were areas of non-compliance with applicable standards or laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
Note: Current regulation and Code numbers are handwritten on the original inspection report issued to the facility.
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not have a completed child abuse and neglect background search (CPS) within the 1st 30-days of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 - Did not have a completed CPS search within the first 30-days of employment. Date of hire was in August 2021..
Plan of Correction:
1. The CPS search for Staff #1 was reported to have been submitted on 9/16/21, and the results of the search have not yet completed. Will follow up with VDSS. Will attempt Monday 11/1/21
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1716-B-3
Description:
Based on information received, staff working in the Back Pack program have not been trained to conduct daily health screening of children. Evidence: There is currently no staff person working in this program with documentation of having completed the Daily Health Observation training course.
Plan of Correction:
DHO training will be schedule and held ASAP
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1720.1-A
Description:
Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 4 staff records reviewed did not have a completed child abuse and neglect background search (CPS) within the last 5 years. Evidence: Staff #2 - The previous CPS search was completed on 1/19/16.
Plan of Correction:
Staff #2 will have notarized and mailed CPS by Monday 11/1/21
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