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Dominion Educational Ministries, Inc.
342/352 Neff Avenue
Harrisonburg, VA 22801
(540) 564-1744

VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256

Inspection Date: Aug. 23, 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.
22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION
22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION
22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT
22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION
22VAC40-665 PROGAMS
22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES
22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Technical Assistance:
Best practices for checking for soiled diapers/pull ups were discussed.

Comments:
An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted on 8/23/19 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at DEMI/Good Shepherd School & Day Care to review the subsidy health and safety requirements. At the time of the inspection 59 children were in care with 13 staff. The sample size consisted on five children's records, five staff's records, four diaper ointments, two allergy care plans and nine medications and supporting documents. Children and staff were observed during free indoor and outdoor play, educational activities, hand washing, bottle feeding, bathroom break, clean-up, lunch, nap, transitions and behavioral 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:
Standard #: 22VAC40-665-580-B
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all new staff complete complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment.

Evidence:

1. The records of five staff were reviewed. Staff 3's start date was 2/25/19. The date preservice was documented as being complete was 6/1/19.
2. The director verified the dates.

Plan of Correction: All new staff will be required to complete training within 90 days.

Standard #: 22VAC40-665-780-A-2
Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure at least two shelter-in-place practice drills were conducted in 2018.

Evidence:

1. The documentation of the emergency practice drills for 2018 were reviewed. There was only one shelter-in-place drill documented as being completed in 2018.
2. The director stated she thought they only had to complete one per year.

Plan of Correction: Two shelter-in-place drills will be conducted each year from now on.

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.

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