Selah Academy
176 W. Market Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 246-0440
VDSS Contact:
Michelle Argenbright
(540) 848-4123
Inspection Date:
May 13, 2024
Complaint Related:
No
Areas Reviewed:
22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 54.1 Must be MAT Certified. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
Technical Assistance:
Information regarding daily health training was provided. The contact information to complete fingerprint background checks was provided.
Comments:
An unannounced code compliance inspection was conducted on 05/13/2024 from 9:50 AM to 11:20 AM. There were 4 children present, ranging in ages from five years to six years, with two staff and one volunteer. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and procedures. A total of two staff?s records were reviewed and the children?s records were discussed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents that includes information regarding the qualifications of personnel.
Evidence:
The parent handbook was reviewed and the qualifications of personnel was not listed. The administrator stated this information is not provided to parents in writing.
Plan of Correction:
The parent handbook will be updated and provided to parents.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-A-4
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him/her from caring for children under his/her supervision prior to start date and updated every year.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 has a staff health report dated 3/25/23. The administrator verified The 3/25/23 staff health report is the most current report the center has for staff 1.
Plan of Correction:
Staff 1's staff health report was updated on 5/15/24. In the future the staff health reports will be updated annually as required.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-A-6
Description:
Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents and guardians of the children in the center and the general public that includes information regarding the enrollment capacity, health requirements of staff and public liability insurance.
Evidence:
The parent handbook was reviewed and information regarding enrollment capacity, health requirements of staff and public liability insurance was not in the parent handbook. The administrator verified this information is not provided in writing to parents.
Plan of Correction:
The parent handbook will be updated and provided to parents.
Standard #:
22.1-289.031-B-3
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily.
Evidence:
The administrator stated the center has not established and implemented a procedure for a daily health screening and no staff is trained.
Plan of Correction:
Staff 1 and staff 2 will complete training in daily health screening and will conduct the screening daily as children arrive.
Standard #:
22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 and staff 2 (start date 8/25/23) did not contain fingerprint background check results.
Plan of Correction:
The incorrect fingerprint background checks were obtained. The correct fingerprints will be scheduled within 10 calendar days. Results will be forwarded to the licensing inspector. In the future staff will not start until fingerprint results are received.
Standard #:
8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:
Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 and staff 2 (start date 8/25/23) did not contain a sworn disclosure statement.
Plan of Correction:
Sworn disclosure statements were completed for both staff 1 and staff 2 on 5/13/24. In the future all staff will complete sworn disclosure statements prior to start.
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