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Bowling Green Baptist Church
225 North Main Street
Bowling green, VA 22427
(804) 633-6803

VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: May 6, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:
N/A

Comments:
An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted Monday, May 6, 2019 to determine the center's compliance with religious exempt requirements. The inspection was initiated at approximately 9:45 AM and concluded at approximately 12:00 PM. During the inspection, there were a total of 6 children (three to five years of age) being supervised by two staff members. Children were observed playing with toys, participating in center time, having a book read to them, playing outside, washing hands and taking bathroom breaks, eating snack and giving their ?grass hair? a trim. All areas of the center were inspected including the classroom, hallways, bathroom and outdoor play area. Five children?s records and two staff records were reviewed. Policies and procedures were discussed and information disclosed to parents, guardians and public was reviewed. See attached notice for violations found during the inspection.

The provider must send documentation to the licensing inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification dated May 6, 2019. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description: Based on review of records, it was determined that the center did not ensure all staff had a sworn statement of affirmation prior to the beginning of employment and a search of the central registry within the first 30 days of employment or volunteering. Evidence: During the inspection, the licensing inspector asked Staff #1 to review staff records. Staff #1 stated there are two staff members. The central registry and the sworn statement could not be located for Staff #2. Staff #1 stated Staff #2 began working at the center at the beginning of the school year and the first day of school was 09/04/18.

Plan of Correction: We will ensure all staff completes sworn statements of affirmation and central registry findings.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A
Description: Based on interview, documentation review and inspection of the facility, the center did not disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and the qualifications of the personnel employed.
Evidence:
During the inspection, the licensing inspector asked to review the written information given to parents and guardians. Staff #1 gave the licensing inspector a parent handbook to review. The parent handbook did not include information regarding the center being exempt from licensure and qualifications of personnel. Staff #1 stated she was not aware of this being a requirement. Staff #1 confirmed the handbook is the information distributed to the parents.

Plan of Correction: Parent Handbook and all documentation to be updated along with website.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description: Based on review of documentation and interview, the religious exempt child day center did not describe in a written statement to parents or guardians and made available to general public, aspects regarding the center's operations concerning physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for staff and public liability insurance.

Evidence:
During the inspection, the licensing inspector reviewed documentation that is given to parents and guardians when enrolling a child at the center. The licensing inspector also reviewed documentation posted on the walls. Information describing physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for staff and public liability insurance was not posted and was not included in the written material distributed to the parents, guardians and made available to the public. Staff #1 stated she was not aware this information needed to be included in the information given to parents and guardians.

Plan of Correction: We will update all Beginnings Handout information and website. All documentation and website will be updated.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-4
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center did not establish and implement a procedure to ensure that a person trained and certified in first aid was present at the center whenever children are present.
Evidence:
During the inspection, the licensing inspector asked Staff #1if there was a person present at the center who had current first aid training. Staff #1 stated she completed first aid and CPR training about four or five years ago.

Plan of Correction: All staff will take a first aid/CPR class.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A
Description: Based on review of one staff record and interviews, the center did not ensure the required background checks were updated every five years. Evidence: During the inspection, the licensing inspector observed the record for Staff #1 contained a central registry finding dated 08/30/13 and a sworn statement dated 08/18/13. Staff #1 stated shed did not realize the background checks needed to be updated.

Plan of Correction: We will make an appointment to have all appropriate background checks complete and proper documentation.

Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description: Based on staff record review and interviews, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check for one staff prior to employment.
Evidence:
During the inspection, the licensing inspector asked Staff #1 the names of the current staff. Staff #1 stated Staff #2 is the second teacher. Staff #2 started working in the center at the beginning of the school year, 09/04/18. During the inspection, Staff #2 stated she had not completed the process of obtaining satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check.

Plan of Correction: We will make an appointment with fingerprinting agency to have all fingerprint background checks complete.

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.

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