Prevailing Word Ministries
1656 Mountain Road
Glen allen, VA 23060
(804) 515-0037
VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date: Aug. 28, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Technical Assistance:
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N/A
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted Wednesday, August 28, 2019 from approximately 1:30 PM until 4:00 PM to determine the center's compliance with religious exempt requirements. During the inspection there were 34 children present, with the following staff-to-child ratios being followed:
Infants: 6 children with 1 staff (see violation notice)
Twos: 6 children with 1 staff
Threes & Fours: 7 children with 1 staff
School Age: 15 children with 1 staff
Children were observed resting at naptime, taking bathroom breaks and washing hands, eating snack and playing outside. Five children?s records and five staff records were reviewed. Policies and procedures were discussed and information disclosed to parents, guardians and public was reviewed. Violations were cited during the inspection. See the violation notice for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-3-a Description: Based on observation and inspection of the facility, the center did not ensure the required ratio of one staff member to every four children from ages zero to 16 months.
Evidence:
In the Infant classroom, there were six children (six months to 18 months of age) being cared for by one staff member. A volunteer was present but did not meet the requirements to be a staff member.Plan of Correction: A member of management will go into the classroom until additional staff is hired.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check prior to one staff beginning employment.
Evidence:
The record for Staff #2 contained satisfactory results of a national fingerprint based criminal record check dated 06/05/18. The record indicated Staff #2's original hire date was 05/19/14 and separated from employment 08/16/18. Staff #2 was then rehired on 03/11/19. The original results of the national fingerprint based criminal record check were not re-done.Plan of Correction: We will have the staff re-do the background check again.
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.
