Precious Angels Developmental Center
1214 Wilmer Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227
(804) 612-8670
Current Inspector: Susan Ellington-Sconiers (804) 588-2368
Inspection Date: July 26, 2019
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
- Comments:
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A complaint investigation was conducted on July 27, 2019 to investigate a complaint regarding child discipline. Based on staff interviews, the allegations made by the complainant regarding inappropriate discipline were determined to be valid. Please call me if you have any questions at 804-662-9766 or e-mail tara.barton@dss.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-400-B Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff interviews, the facility failed to provide behavioral guidance that is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior. Evidence: Staff 1 stated in June 2019, she told an 8 year old child that if she did not stop misbehaving, "we will have to call the monkey in the closet". Staff stated in interviews that they have overheard other staff stating "Do you want to go see the monkey in the closet?" to the school age children as a means of discipline. Plan of Correction: Staff will be re-trained on acceptable means of discipline.
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.
