Ephesus Baptist Church
287 Ephesus Church Road
Dunnsville, VA 22454
(804) 443-5792
VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date: Aug. 12, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Technical Assistance:
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N/A
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted Monday, August 12, 2019 to determine the center's compliance with religious exempt requirements. The inspection was initiated at approximately 2:00 PM and concluded at approximately 4:00 PM. A total of 13 children were present during the inspection being supervised by three staff members. The required staff-to-child ratio was maintained.
Children were observed playing outside, arriving back from a field trip and eating popsicles. All areas of the center were inspected including the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms and outdoor play area. Five children?s records and three staff records were reviewed. Policies and procedures were discussed and information disclosed to parents, guardians and public was reviewed. Violations were cited during the inspection. See the violation notice for additional information. If you have any questions, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9790.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Description: Based on review of three staff records, the center did not ensure that all staff and volunteers had a sworn statement or affirmation prior to the beginning of employment and a search of the central registry within the first 30 days of employment or volunteering.
Evidence:
1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date 09/15) did not contain central registry results or a completed sworn statement.
3. Staff #1 was observed working alone with the children during the inspection.Plan of Correction: We will look for the background checks and if they cannot be found we will request new ones.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on review of three staff records, two records did not contain the required updated background checks. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #2 (hire date: 05/2009) contained a central registry finding dated 06/26/09 and a sworn statement dated 05/26/2009. 2. The record for Staff #3 (hire date: 08/2010) contained a central registry finding dated 02/22/10 and a sworn statement dated 07/21/2011. 3. Effective July 1, 2017, staff at all religiously exempt child day centers must repeat background checks every five years. Plan of Correction: We will update the required background checks.
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.
