VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Spirit & Word Fellowship
1275 Tasker Road
Stephens city, VA 22655
(540) 868-8728

VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256

Inspection Date: June 27, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 6/27/19 at Greenway Spirit and Word Fellowship from 9:50 am until 12:30 pm to review the religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection 31 children were present with five staff. The sample size consisted of five children's records and five staff's records. Children and staff were observed during movie time, arrival, bathroom break, transitions and behavioral guidance. Violations were found during this inspection and are identified on the violation notice. If you have questions or concerns contact the licensing office at (540) 292-5933 for further assistance.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff completed a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment and a central registry record check (CPS) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 3's start date was 5/11/17. The sworn statement in staff 3's record is dated 6/25/12. The director stated staff 3 worked for the center in 6/2012 and then left employment with them for about two years. The center did not obtain a new sworn statement when she returned in 2017. 2. Staff 2's start date was 6/4/18. The CPS search is dated 7/30/18. 3. Staff 5's start date was 3/30/16. The CPS search is dated 5/26/16.
Plan of Correction:	In the future all new staff (even returning staff) will complete a sworn statement upon hire and a CPS search within 30 days of employment. Staff 3 will complete a new sworn statement.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff obtained documentation from a physician that they are free from any disability which would prevent him/her from caring for children under his/her supervision annually. Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed. The staff health form in staff 3's record was dated 5/1/18. 2. Staff 3 stated she was scheduled to obtain a new staff health form on 8/27/19.
Plan of Correction:	In the future staff will be reminded a month in advance to update their staff health form.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on a review of the parent handbook, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents and guardians of the children in the center and the general public that contained all the required components. Evidence: 1. The handbook did not include information regarding the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services and public liability insurance. 2. The director verified they do not provide the information to parents in writing.
Plan of Correction:	The parent handbook will be updated to include the missing components.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-3
Description:	Based on interview and a review of the centers policies, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children is conducted by a person trained to perform such screenings. Evidence: 1. The center's procedure for conducting a daily health check is for a health check to be completed daily upon each child's arrival. Symptoms for dismissal are listed in the policy. 2. A review of five staff's records was completed. There was no documentation of staff completing training in daily health check. 3. The director stated all staff are responsible for conducting daily health screenings. The director is the only staff that has completed training in daily health check. The director was not present the morning of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The director will be responsible for daily health checks until additional staff obtain the training.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff have a fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letter prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's start date was 6/4/18. The fingerprint results are dated 3/13/19. 2. The director verified the dates.
Plan of Correction:	In the future all potential employees will be required to provide a fingerprint determination letter prior to hire.