VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Harrisonburg Baptist Church
501 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 433-2456

VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256

Inspection Date: Oct. 4, 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted at Harrisonburg Baptist Church on 10/4/19 from 10:10 am until 12:30 pm to review the religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection nine children were present with two staff. One staff was a substitute. The sample size consisted of five children's records and three staff's records. Children and staff were observed during circle time, an educational lesson, dancing, hand washing, snack preparations, snack, outdoor play, pick-up, transitions and behavioral guidance. Violations were found during this inspection and are documented on the violation notice. If you have questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540) 848-8123.

Violations:

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. Staff 1 stated they did some background checks when they first opened but no longer have them. 2. According to the center's file staff 1 started in 2002, staff 2 started in 2004 and staff 3 started in 2000. Staff 3 started as a teacher and then became a substitute.
Plan of Correction:	All three staff will complete the sworn statement and paperwork for the central registry to be mailed within five business days. In the future any new staff will be required to complete the sworn statement upon hire and have the central registry documentation mailed within seven days of hire.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	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 fact the center is exempt from licensure. Evidence: 1. A review of the parent handbook was conducted. The parent handbook did not contain information regarding the exemption status of the facility. 2. Staff 1 verified the information was not in the handbook.
Plan of Correction:	The information will be provided to the parents of children currently in care and to the parent handbook for parents in the future.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-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: 1. The substitute was present during the inspection and was left alone with children. The center does not have a record for the substitute. 2. Staff 1 stated they have not required a staff health form for the substitute.
Plan of Correction:	The substitute will be required to provide a staff health report. In the future all staff/substitutes will be required to provide a staff health report.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-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 physical facilities, enrollment capacity and public liability insurance. Evidence: 1. A review of the parent handbook was conducted. The parent handbook did not contain information regarding the exemption status of the facility. 2. Staff 1 verified the information was not in the handbook.
Plan of Correction:	The information will be provided to the parents of children currently in care and to the parent handbook for parents in the future.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-8
Description:	Based on interview, the center failed to ensure a person trained and certified in first aid was present at the child day center whenever children are present. Evidence: Staff 1 stated no staff had a current first aid certificate.
Plan of Correction:	The two main staff will obtain first aid certification. In the future staff are required to ensure the first aid certification is kept current.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-3
Description:	Based on 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: Staff 2 stated they do not have a staff member trained in daily health screening.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will obtain daily health screening training. A new procedure will be put into place in which staff trained in daily health screening will screen children per the training each morning upon arrival.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-6
Description:	Based on 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. Evidence: Staff 2 stated they do not require staff to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect.
Plan of Correction:	All staff will be required to obtain training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. In the future all new staff will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect prior to working with children.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain national fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters by 9/30/18 for staff hired prior to 1/22/18. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 stated they did fingerprint background checks through the state police when they first opened but no longer have them. 2. According to the center's file staff 1 started in 2002, staff 2 started in 2004 and staff 3 started in 2000. Staff 3 started as a teacher and then became a substitute.
Plan of Correction:	All staff will be required to obtain national fingerprint background checks. In the future all new staff will not be hired until the national fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter is received.