VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Amherst Baptist Church
226 Lexington Tpke.
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 444-2474

VDSS Contact: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: May 9, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified. 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector for Amherst Baptist church conducted an unannounced RECDC Monitor Inspection on Thursday, May 9, 2019. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 2:55 pm and concluded at 5:45 pm. Upon arrival, Licensing Inspector observed that there were a total of thirty-three (33) children ages 22 months-6 years present and four (4) staff members. During the inspection eleven (11) additional school age children & 1 additional staff member arrived. The Licensing Inspector reviewed information for 10 enrolled children & information for 7 staff members. LI Anderson conducted an exit interview along with reviewing the Risk Assessment and the areas of non-compliance with the Director on May 9, 2019. If you have any questions, the Licensing Inspector for this facility can be reached at (540) 309-2397.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-C-2
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed a Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for seven (7) staff members. Information for 7 out of 7 staff members did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date 5/09/2019.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center, the fact that it is exempt from licensure and the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: The exemption status of the Center and the qualifications of personnel were not disclosed in writing to the parents/guardians of the children enrolled nor was it made available to he general public.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will update the parent handbook to include the letter of exemption & additional required information. Information and the letter of exemption will also be available to the general public & posted on the information board.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-3-b
Description:	Based on observations & discussion with the staff, the Center failed to maintain required adult-to-child ratio requirements for children from 24 months to 6 years old. EVIDENCE: Upon arrival, the Licensing Inspector observed all thirty-three (33) children ages 22 months - 6 years old in the gymnasium with four (4) staff members. Of the 33 children, there was 1 child age 22 months old present; the assistant director identified 1 staff member to the Licensing Inspector who is assigned to that age group. The 3 additional staff members (which includes the assistant director) were identified to have supervision over the remaining 32 children, ages 2-6 years old. Center did not maintain the adult-to-child ratio requirements of 1 staff to 10 children ages 2-6 years old .
Plan of Correction:	Director will ensure ratios are maintained for each group of children. Younger children will remain in the classroom with the designated staff separated from the older children in care. Additional staff member will be added.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on review of center information, the Center failed to provide a written statement regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity, health requirements for the staff and public liability insurance to the parents/guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public. EVIDENCE: A written description of the center's physical facilities, the enrollment capacity, information regarding the center's health requirements for staff and information regarding the center's public liability insurance were not included in the parent handbook nor made available to the general public.
Plan of Correction:	Director will update the parent handbook to include required information & will post required information for the general public.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-5
Description:	Based on inspection & discussion with the Center Director, the Center failed to ensure all children in the center are in compliance with the regulations regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector requested immunization information for ten (10) enrolled children. Information for Child #7 did not include the child's immunization records against certain diseases.
Plan of Correction:	Director will have parents submit documentation of completed immunizations.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-6
Description:	Based on observations, the Center failed to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector observed in the gymnasium, a basketball goal with the bottom portion covered in foam covered with vinyl that has been torn leaving a large area of the foam/rubber exposed and accessible to the children in care; suffocation hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction:	Director will contact the church property committee to fix/replace hazardous equipment.