Faith Life Tabernacle
420 Steadmand Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
(804) 321-1333
VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157
Inspection Date: Oct. 3, 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 Thursday, October 3, 2019 to determine the center's compliance with religious exempt requirements. The inspection was initiated at approximately 9:45 AM and concluded at approximately 2:30 PM. A total of 24 children were present during the inspection and the following staff to child ratios were observed:
Infants: 7 children and 2 staff
Toddlers: 7 children and 2 staff
Threes and Fours: 10 children and 1 staff
School Age children were not present during the inspection.
Children were observed playing with toys, sleeping in cribs, reviewing numbers, washing hands and taking bathroom breaks, eating lunch and resting at nap time. Five children?s records and five 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 #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-3 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure staff were not counted in required staff-to-child ratios unless they are directly supervising children.
Evidence:
At approximately 10:00 AM there were 17 children (23 months to 4 years of age) being supervised by Staff #1 and Staff #2 in the Twos classroom. Staff #3 was observed sweeping the School Age classroom and entrance at approximately 10:00 AM. At approximately 10:05 AM Staff #3 returned to the Twos classroom. When Staff #4 arrived at the center at approximately 10:15 AM, she stated the children were combined until she and another staff person arrived and the children were being supervised by Staff #1, Staff #2 and Staff #3.Plan of Correction: I will remind staff to remain in class until another staff can relieve them.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-1 Description: Based on observation and interview, the center did not establish and implement procedures for hand washing by staff and children after toileting and diapering.
Evidence:
Staff #1 was observed changing a child?s diaper in the Two?s classroom. After finishing the diaper change, Staff #1 removed the child from the diaper changing table and the child went back to playing with toys in the classroom.
Staff #4 stated it is the center's hand washing policy for staff and children to wash hands before eating, and after using the bathroom and changing diapers.Plan of Correction: Have staff review safe hand washing practice for children after diapering.
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.
