VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

The Harvest Corner: Child Kare Center and Guidance Services
1333 Industrial Avenue
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 799-3355

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: May 19, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191) 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternative remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/18/2021 and was conducted on 05/19/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 11 children and 4 staff present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 staff records during the inspection to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were 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:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-70-A
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the facility failed to ensure that the staff record for each staff member contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 did not contain the following requirements: verification of age requirement, name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment, written information to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation training required by the job position, and health information as required by 22VAC40-185-160.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete all of the requirements for potential employees prior to hire.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the facility failed to obtain a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 had a documented hire date of 07/20/2018; the date on the sworn statement was 04/02/2019.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete all of the requirements for potential employees prior to hire.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-60-C-2
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with staff, the facility failed to obtain the central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 had a documented hire date of 07/20/2018; there were no central registry findings available for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete all of the requirements for potential employees prior to hire.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the facility failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 had a documented hire date of 07/20/2018; the date on the employment eligibility letter was 08/17/2018.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete all of the requirements for potential employees prior to hire.