VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sacred Heart Catholic School
540 Central Blvd.
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 793-2656

VDSS Contact: Tara K Martin (804) 588-2371

Inspection Date: Oct. 11, 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.

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector for Sacred Heart Catholic pre-school/afterschool program conducted an unannounced RECDC Monitor Inspection on Friday, October 11, 2019. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 12:15 PM and concluded at 2:30 PM. There were a total of 10 (10) 3-4 year old children present. Information for two (2) staff members was reviewed. Areas of non-compliance and the risk assessment for each violation found during today?s inspection were reviewed with the School Director during the exit interview on October 11, 2019. If you have any questions, the Licensing Inspector for this facility can be reached at (540) 309-2397.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check before employment/commencement of service and Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for three (3) staff members. Information for Staff #1, did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check. Information for Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not include evidence of a completed Sworn Disclosure.
Plan of Correction:	The program will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (10/11/2019)
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center, the fact that it is exempt from licensure and the qualifications of the personnel employed. EVIDENCE: Qualifications of personnel were not disclosed in writing to the parents/general public.
Plan of Correction:	School Director will complete the disclosure statement form to include required written information.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on review of center information, the Center failed to provide a written statement regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff and public liability insurance to the parents/guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public. EVIDENCE: A written description of the center's physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, information regarding the center's health requirements for staff and information regarding the center's public liability insurance were not included in the parent handbook nor posted.
Plan of Correction:	School Director will complete the disclosure statement form to include required written information.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to ensure each staff member submit to Fingerprinting Background Check before employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed Background Check information for three (3) staff members. Documentation of a completed Fingerprint Background Check for Staff #2 was unavailable.
Plan of Correction:	The program will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (10/11/2019)