The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced complaint inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing department on 10/16/2019. The inspection was initiated on 11/19/19 and completed on 12/26/19. On 11/19/19, the inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM. On 12/09/19, the inspector was on site from approximately 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM. Interviews with staff were completed, observations were made in the center, and documentation was reviewed.
The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, there were violations found during the inspection regarding background checks and staff records. See the violation notice for more details.
If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.
Based on review of one staff record and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff and volunteer had a sworn statement or affirmation prior to the beginning of employment and a search of the central registry within the first 30 days of employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1. On 11/18/19, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 has been supervising children in the afternoons since the middle of October. Staff #2 stated a central registry finding had not been requested for Staff #1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain central registry results. 2. The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain a completed sworn statement of affirmation. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 had not completed a sworn statement of affirmation. 3. On 12/9/19, the record for Staff #1 contained a copy of the requested central registry finding and a completed sworn statement dated 11/19/19.
Plan of Correction:
The required background checks have been requested and/or obtained.
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1716-A-4
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure one new staff had been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children by the first date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #1 (hire date mid-October 2019) did not contain by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children by the first date of employment. On 12/9/19, Staff #2 stated Staff #1 still needs to obtain the form.
Plan of Correction:
Staff #1 has a doctor?s appointment scheduled to obtain her TB test and have staff health form completed.
Standard #:
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Complaint related:
No
Description:
Based on review of one staff record and interview, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (hire date mid-October, 2019) did not contain satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check. Staff #2 stated Staff #1 has been supervising children in the afternoons.
Plan of Correction:
Staff #1 completed the finger-print based national criminal background check on December 2, 2019. We are waiting on the results.
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