The Father's House Community Outreach Center
3340 W. Washington Street
Petersburg, VA 23803
(804) 861-5270
VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367
Inspection Date: Sept. 25, 2019
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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.
- Technical Assistance:
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An exit interview was conducted with the director to discuss the results of today's inspection. Consultation was given regarding updated regulations in child/staff ratios, CPR certification, out of state searches, and accessing the department's website for notices, forms, and additional information. A copy of the new regulations was given to the director during this inspection.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, September 25, 2019 to determine the center's compliance with religious exempt requirements. The inspection was initiated at 12:45pm and concluded at approximately 3:00pm. Today approximately 20 children were in attendance being supervised by five staff with the correct child/staff ratio in each classroom. Administrative records, children's classrooms, restrooms, outdoor playground, and common areas were inspected. See attached notice for violations found during this inspection.
If you have questions regarding today's inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9771.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Description: Based on the inspection of administrative records, the required central registry background check was not conducted as required.
Evidence:
During the inspection of five staff records, it was discovered the center did not obtain any central registry checks. Religious Exempt requirements stipulate all applicants for employment, employees, applicants to serve as volunteers, and volunteers and any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the child day center are to obtain the required central registry background checks.Plan of Correction: Per administrator: I will have the staff to complete the form and mail them off.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A Description: Based on the visual inspection of the facility and administrative records, the required written Code of Compliance Statements were not provided to parents.
Evidence:
During the visual inspection of the facility and review of administrative records, the following written Code of Compliance Statements were not provided or available to parents:
1. Written notice disclosure to parents or guardians that the center is religiously exempt from licensure.
2. Written notice to parents or guardians of staff qualifications.Plan of Correction: Corrected on site.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-6 Description: Based on the visual inspection of the facility and administrative records, the required written Code of Compliance Statements were not provided to parents.
Evidence:
During the visual inspection of the facility and review of administrative records, the following written Code of Compliance Statements were not provided or available to parents:
1. Written statement provided to parents or guardians and made available to the general public regarding physical facilities.
2. Written statement provided to parents or guardians and made available to the general public regarding enrollment capacity.
3. Written statement provided to parents or guardians and made available to the general public regarding food service.
4. Written statement provided to parents or guardians and made available to the general public regarding health requirements for staff.
5. Written statement provided to parents or guardians and made available to the general public regarding possession of liability insurance.Plan of Correction: Corrected on site.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-3 Description: Based on the inspection of administrative records, there were no staff present that have been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children.
Evidence:
During the inspection of five staff records and interview with the administrator, it was discovered there was no documentation that staff received training in daily health screenings. Religious exempt requirements stipulate that a staff should be able to conduct a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings.Plan of Correction: Per administrator: We are currently working to find a good trainer so we can have this training completed.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-4 Description: Based on the inspection of administrative records, the required information was not obtained.
Evidence:
During the inspection of five children's records, it was discovered child#1 did not have any documentation of immunizations.Plan of Correction: Per administrator: We will have the parent to get us a copy of the immunizations.
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.
