VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

South Roanoke United Methodist Church
2330 S. Jefferson Street
Roanoke, VA 24014
(540) 982-3707

VDSS Contact: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: March 2, 2020

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 South Roanoke United Methodist Church pre-school conducted an announced RECDC Monitor Inspection on March 2, 2020. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 12:55 PM. There were thirteen (13) preschool children ages 3 ? 5 years old present under the direct care & supervision of two (2) staff members. The Center Director was also present during today?s inspection. The Licensing Inspector reviewed information for three (3) staff members. Center does not administer medication and does not provide transportation. Areas of non-compliance found during today?s inspection are identified on the violation notice. Licensing Inspector conducted an exit interview along with reviewing the Risk Assessment and the areas of non-compliance with the Center Director on March 2, 2020. Inspection concluded at 2:5 PM. 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 Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for three (3) staff members. Information for Staff #2 did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-4
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee has been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed health information for three (3) staff members. Evidence of Staff Health Report was unavailable for Staff #3.
Plan of Correction:	Staff member will complete a physical examination. Documentation of the results will be maintained on file at the center.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-A
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 undergo Background Checks (Sworn Disclosure) prior to employment and every five years thereafter. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for three (3) staff members. Sworn Disclosure Background Check has not been updated for Staff #1. Staff #1 last completed sworn disclosure on 1/30/2009.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-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 has submitted documentation of completed Fingerprint Background Check before employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed information for three (3) staff members. Information for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include evidence of completed fingerprinting Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to request/obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry and any child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry maintained by any other state in which the staff member has resided in the preceding 5 years. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed background check information for 3 staff members. Information for Staff #2 did not include out-of-state Child Protective Services background check for the State of Maryland.
Plan of Correction:	The Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification.