VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Louisa Park & Rec - Thomas Jefferson Elementary
1782 Jefferson Highway
Louisa, VA 23093
(540) 967-4442

Current Inspector: Beth Orebaugh (540) 847-9173

Inspection Date: Oct. 22, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs. 22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION 22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 PROGAMS 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documentation review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was initiated on 10/22/21 and concluded on 10/28/21. There were 27 children present with 3 staff supervising. A code compliance inspection was also conducted on this date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2
Description:	Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the results of a search of child protective services central registry check within 30 days after employment. Evidence: 1. The date of hire for staff 2 was 8/8/21. 2. There was no record of a central registry check being completed for staff 2. 3. The director verified central registry check was not completed for staff 2.
Plan of Correction:	The central registry check will be completed for staff 2. In the future upon hire the paperwork will be completed and mailed for new staff.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-d
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain sworn statement or affirmation for two out of three staff prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's date of hire was 8/8/21. The sworn statement is dated 10/7/21. 2. Staff 3's date of hire was 6/16/21. The sworn statement is dated 8/9/21.
Plan of Correction:	In the future all new staff will be required to complete the sworn statement upon application for employment.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-540-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for a new staff member within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department stating the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Evidence: 1. Staff 2's date of hire was 6/16/21. 2. Staff 2's TB results are dated 9/16/21.
Plan of Correction:	In the future the director will ensure staff provide documentation of a TB screening prior to starting work.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 3's hire date was 6/16/21. 2. Staff 3 does not have documentation in the file of completing Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. 3. The director verified staff 3 has not completed Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.
Plan of Correction:	Staff 3 will complete the training. In the future the director will ensure all new staff complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment.