VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Temple Emanuel
1163 Persinger Road SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 467-1459

VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397

Inspection Date: Dec. 18, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 22VAC40-665 INTRODUCTION 22VAC40-665 ADMINISTRATION 22VAC40-665 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING 22VAC40-665 PHYSICAL PLANT 22VAC40-665 STAFFING & SUPERVISION 22VAC40-665 PROGAMS 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS & EMERGENCIES 22VAC40-665 SPECIAL SERVICES

Comments:

This annual subsidy inspection was conducted by the inspector using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency declared by the Governor of Virginia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary data was obtained from the vendor on December 17, 2020. An annual subsidy inspection was initiated on December 18, 2020, at which time the vendor was contacted by video call to initiate the inspection, and concluded on December 18, 2020. The inspector emailed the vendor a list of items required to complete the inspection. The vendor reported there were 21 children in care. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the vendor COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to obtain Central Registry Background Check for staff members. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 staff records. Record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include documentation of completed Central Registry Background Checks. Staff #1 date of hire is 8/17/2020 & date of hire for Staff #3 is 8/17/2020
Plan of Correction:	Center Director will submit request to complete Central Registry Background Check for both staff members. Proof of completion will be sent to the Licensing Inspector within 10 days.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-520-B-12
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have proof of identity for each child enrolled. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Record for Child #5 did not include documentation of proof of identity.
Plan of Correction:	Center Director will obtain proof of identity from the child's parents. Information will be documented in the child's record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-B
Description:	Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Vendor failed to ensure staff members who work directly with children complete the required pre-service training within 90 days of hire. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 3 staff records. Record for Staff #1 did not include documentation that the staff member completed the required pre-service training. Staff #1 date of hire is 8/17/2020.
Plan of Correction:	Center Director will ensure staff member completes the 10 hour pre-service training. Documentation of completion will be maintained in the staff record.