Effort Baptist Church
7820 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 808-2447
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Jan. 27, 2020
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 1/27/20 from 10:15 am until 1:45 pm at Effort Baptist Church to review the religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection 58 children were in care with 12 staff. The sample size consisted of five children's records and five staff's records. Children and staff were observed during free indoor and outdoor play, educational and artistic activities, story time, library, diapering, bathroom break, hand washing, lunch, departure, 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 obtain results of a Child Protective Service Central Registry check within 30 days of the individual's beginning date of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff 4 did not contain documentation of a completed central registry.
2. The director stated staff 4 was rehired 8/27/19 after being gone for a couple of years and they missed redoing the central registry check.Plan of Correction: A new central registry check will be completed and mailed.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-5 Description: Based on observations, the center failed to implement a procedure to ensure premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards.
Evidence:
1. Two surge protectors on a table plugged into a wall under the TV in the library did not have outlet covers.
2. The center's policy is for all outlets not being used to have outlet covers or child proof covers.Plan of Correction: The center has ordered two child proof surge protectors to replace the two surge protectors.
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.
