The Growing Tree School
197 Patmos Road
Woodstock, VA 22664
(540) 459-3443
Current Inspector: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256
Inspection Date: May 13, 2020 and May 20, 2020
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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We discussed the requirements for background checks. The risk assessment for a violation was provided.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A renewal inspection was initiated on May 13, 2020 and concluded on May 20, 2020. The principal was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were no children present and one staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed three children?s records and two staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1721.1-B-2 Description: Based on a review of background checks for business entity representatives, email correspondence and an interview with administrative staff, the program failed to ensure that all business entity representatives submitted to fingerprinting as required. Evidence: Only a Virginia State Police record check from 2017 was available for the record review of BE2. After a law change, it required the criminal record check results by a specified fingerprint was needed for all current business entity representatives in 2018 by September 30, 2018. Staff member 1 confirmed that the criminal record results for the change in process was not obtained for BE2. Plan of Correction: The principal immediately assisted BE2 with arranging a fieldprint appointment. The soonest appointment available due to the COVID-19 pandemic was made for June 15, 2020. Proof of the appointment and the results of the criminal record check will be sent to the licensing inspector. The administrator will review the background check requirements. Whenever there are notifications of law changes that affect the operation, the administrator will make sure the information is viewed and followed.
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.
