Lindale Mennonite Church
6255 Jesse Bennett Way
Linville, VA 22834
(540) 833-2620
VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256
Inspection Date: Aug. 16, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/16/19 from 10:50 am until 2:00 pm at Lindale Minnonite Church to review religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection 56 children were present with 11 staff. The sample size consisted of six children's records and nine staff's records. Children and staff were observed during free indoor and outdoor play, during a science experiment, clean-up, lunch preparations, hand washing, bathroom break, attending to a sick child, pick-up, transitions and behavior management. Violations were found during this inspection and are documented on the violation notice. If you have questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540) 292-5933 for further assistance.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A Description: Based on observation and interview, the center failed to post the fact that the program is exempt from licensure in a visible location.
Evidence:
1. During the tour of the facility the center's exempt status was not observed posted in the facility.
2. The director stated they have not posted the center's exempt status.Plan of Correction: The director will post a statement stating the center is exempt from licensure.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-6 Description: Based on interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
Evidence:
1. The records for nine staff were reviewed. No documentation was found stating staff had completed training in recognizing child abuse and neglect.
2. The director stated staff are not trained upon hire in recognizing child abuse and neglect.Plan of Correction: All current staff that have not completed training in recognizing child abuse and neglect will be required to complete the training. All new staff will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect upon hire.
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.
