Mt. Zion Temple
412 S. Iron Street
Prudence Child Care
Marion, VA 24354
(276) 378-0146
VDSS Contact: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283
Inspection Date: Sept. 17, 2019 and Oct. 1, 2019
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
- Comments:
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The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced Code compliance complaint inspection in response to a complaint that was received by the licensing office on 9/11/2019. Interviews were conducted with staff and observations were made relating to allegations regarding the care of children and building maintenance. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegations. A violation notice was completed, an email was sent requesting a plan of correction be completed on each violation.
If you have any questions contact your licensing inspector at 276-608-2283.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-A-3-c Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation the center failed to ensure the appropriate staff/child ratio for children.
Evidence:
1. There were 15 children ranging in age from 2-3 years with one staff.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-5 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observation the center failed to implement their procedures for ensuring that all areas accessible to the children are free of obvious injury hazards.
1. In the area used by the 2-3 year old the plastic light cover is broken and hanging down from the ceiling, as these tiles were not secured into the metal tracks and could fall.
2. There was no documentation to verify that crib #1 & crib #2 complies with CPSC crib requirements.
3. The red and grey totes used to store toys are broken and have pinch points. These items are accessible to the children.
4. On 9/17/19 & 10/1/19 the inspector observed two playpens, one was black in color and broken with a four inch hole in the mesh and one was pink with discoloring and evidence of soiling on it.
5. The rug at the entrance to the infant/preschool area is worn and the edges are curled up causing a tripping hazard.
6. The trim around the door coming into the infant/preschool area has a gap and tape that is peeling off. This area is accessible to the children.
7. The diapering pad has a hole in it.
8. Two carpet squares in the infant area are frayed, causing a tripping hazard.
9. In the infant area there is a floor model, big screen television. On top of this T.V. is an exer-saucer. This is a tipping hazard.
10. A yellow chair in use by a toddler had a crack in the seat. This is a pinch point.
11. The ladder on the Little Tykes climber was broken and would fall off while children played on it. This piece of equipment was placed over a concrete floor.
12. On 9/17/19 and 10/1/19 the two children placed in high chairs did not have safety belts attached. The children were able to remove the trays from the high chairs.
13. On 10/1/19 the pink & blue kitchen set is cracked and broken causing pinch points. This kitchen set was being used along with additional toys as room dividers/barriers.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
