Pleasant Valley Church of the Brethren
91 Valley Church Road
Weyers cave, VA 24486
(540) 234-0043
VDSS Contact: Julie Kunowsky (540) 430-9256
Inspection Date: Oct. 22, 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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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/16/19 from 9:45 am until 11:30 am to review the religious exempt requirements. The sample size consisted of five children's records and the three staff's records. Additional information was needed in order to complete the inspection that is not kept at the facility. A list of requirement information was left with a staff member and was provided 10/21/19 by email.
Children and staff were observed during free play, an art project, educational activities, hand washing, snack, pick-up, transitions and behavioral guidance. 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) 848-4123 for further assistance.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
The central registry records for staff were provided by the director. Staff 1's start date was 8/1/99. The director did not provide the results of a central registry search for staff 1.Plan of Correction: A central registry search will be completed for staff 1. In the future all new staff will be required to complete the documentation for a central registry search upon application and will be mailed upon hire.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A Description: Based on observations and interview, the center failed to post the fact that the center is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises.
Evidence:
1. A tour of the facility was conducted. No posting of the center's exemption status was found.
2. Staff 2 verified they do not have the fact the center is exempt from licensure posted.Plan of Correction: The exempt status will be posted.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-8 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure a person trained and certified in first aid will be present at the child day center whenever children are present.
Evidence:
Staff 2 and the administrator stated there is no one certified in first aid.Plan of Correction: At least one staff member will be certified in first aid. In the future there will always be someone present with a certification in first aid.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-3 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily.
Evidence:
Staff 2 stated no staff is trained in daily health screening and they do not have a specific procedure for daily health screening. They do have an exclusion policy.Plan of Correction: At least one staff will be present at all times with daily health training and will be responsible for conducting daily health screening each day upon children's arrival.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-6 Description: Based on record review and 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:
The administrator stated they do not require staff to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect.Plan of Correction: All current staff will be trained in recognizing child abuse and neglect. All future staff will be provided with training before the first day working with children.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks every five years.
Evidence:
1. The administrator provided sworn disclosure statements and central registry record checks for all three staff members.
Staff 1's sworn statement was dated 10/22/99.
Staff 2's sworn statement was dated 9/8/10 and central registry record check was dated 10/26/10.
2. The administrator acknowledged the sworn statements and central registry record checks for staff 1 and staff 2 needed to be updated.Plan of Correction: The sworn statement and central registry record checks will be updated for staff 1 and staff 2. In the future systems will be put into place to ensure they are updated every five years.
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.
