Dominion Educational Ministries, Inc.
109 & 117 Community Drive
Waynesboro, VA 22980
(540) 932-2060
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Jan. 21, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 1/21/21 and concluded on 1/25/21. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 53 children present and 12 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-A Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an updated central registry background check five years since the previous central registry background check for one out of four staff records reviewed.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 4, start date documented as 3/16/15, has a central registry dated 4/7/15.
2. The acting director stated the central registry dated 4/7/15 is the only central registry they have on file.Plan of Correction: A new central registry will be completed for staff 4. In the future the center will ensure all background checks 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.
