Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School
115 Bindery Road
New market, VA 22844
(540) 740-8237
VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256
Inspection Date: Sept. 11, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/11/19 from 10:50 am until 1:15 pm at Shenandoah Valley Adventist Elementary School to review the religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection seven children were present with two staff. Children and staff were observed during free play, clean-up, hand washing, looking at books, transitions and behavioral management. Violations were found during this inspection and are documented on the violation notice. If you have questions or concerns contact the licensing office at (540) 332-2330.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-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 and have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The records for two staff were reviewed. Neither staff had a sworn disclosure statement or search of central registry.
2. The principal stated they do not require staff to complete a sworn disclosure statement or search of central registry.Plan of Correction: All current staff will be required to complete a sworn disclosure statement within five days and complete paperwork for a central registry statement to be mailed within five days.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A Description: Based on observations and interview, the center failed to post the fact that the center is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises.
Evidence:
1. A tour of the facility was conducted. No posting of the center's exemption status was found.
2. The principal verified they do not have the fact the center is exempt from licensure posted.Plan of Correction: The center's exempt status will be posted.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-5-a Description: Based on interview, the center failed to comply with the exemption status regarding age range.
Evidence:
1. The center's exemption paperwork has an age range of two through five.
2. Staff 1 stated the center is an elementary school that offers before and after school child care. This program has not been added as part of the exemption.Plan of Correction: The current paperwork for the exemption is in progress. The age range will be changed to include the school age before and after school and the staff for all teachers involved with children in the preschool, preK and before and after school program will have all required information and training.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-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.
Evidence:
1. The records of the two staff were reviewed. Neither staff had documentation of completing daily health training.
2. Staff 1 stated she had not completed daily health training and was not aware of a policy regarding daily health.Plan of Correction: All staff will be trained in and be responsible for daily health screening.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-6 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
1. The two staff records were reviewed. There was no documentation of staff completing training in recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. Staff 1 stated she had not received training in recognizing signs of child abuse and neglect.Plan of Correction: All staff will be trained in recognizing child abuse and neglect. In the future new staff will be trained prior to starting work with children.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters by 9/30/18 for staff hired prior to 1/22/18.
Evidence:
1. The records for the two staff were reviewed. Staff 1's start date was 1/1/18 and staff 2 started fall 2009. Neither staff had documentation of fingerprint-based criminal history checks.
2. The administrator stated they do not have staff complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check.Plan of Correction: All current staff will be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check. All future staff will be required to complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check prior to hire.
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.
