VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rejoice Christian Center Ministries
2713 & 2715 Byron Street
Active Minds Daycare and Learning Center
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 225-8557

VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Oct. 21, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documentation review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was initiated on October 21, 2021 and concluded on October 27, 2021. There were 13 children present with three staff supervising. A code compliance inspection was also conducted on this date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-810-D-1
Description:	Based on interview, the vendor transported children that were not properly secured in a child restraint device as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1. A member of management stated during the virtual inspection, children younger than eight years of age were being transported on a van to and from public school. 2. Staff #4 stated the youngest child, Child #2 (four years of age), does not ride in a child safety seat on the van while being transported. Staff #4 stated the children are secured with seat belts while riding in the van.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-500-B
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure one staff member had not been convicted of any barrier crime as defined in Section 19.2-392.02 within or outside the Commonwealth of Virginia. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date 08/30/2021) contained a ?Not Eligible? result from the fingerprint-based national criminal background check dated 09/16/2021. 2. The staff was observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information on 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check for two staff members. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 08/30/2021) and Staff #2 (hire date 07/06/2021) did not contain results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check. 2. The staff were observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information had not been received as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-b
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the child abuse and neglect registry from a state in which one staff member resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #3 (hire date 06/07/2021) indicated the staff member resided in another state within the last five years. Results of a child abuse and neglect registry from the other state had not been obtained or requested for Staff #3 as of 10/27/2021. 2. The staff was observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 2. A member of management confirmed this information had not been received as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-c
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to obtain a sex offender registry check from a state in which one staff member resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (hire date 06/07/2021) indicated the staff member resided in another state within the last five years. Results of a sex offender registry check from the other state had not been obtained for Staff #3. 2. The staff was observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information had not been received as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-e
Description:	Based on review of three staff records and interview, the vendor failed to obtain documentation of the required background checks for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #3 (hire date 06/07/2021) contained satisfactory results of the finger-print based national criminal background check dated 07/20/2021 and a Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check dated 07/22/2021. 2. A member of management confirmed this information on 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-540-A
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure two staff members were evaluated by a health professional and issued a statement that staff were determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB). Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 08/30/2021) and Staff #2 (07/06/2021) did not contain the results of a TB screening. 2. The staff were observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information had not been received as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-B
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure two staff members completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (hire date 07/06/2021) and Staff #3 (06/07/2021) did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-D
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure three staff members completed orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and within seven days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #1 (hire date 08/30/2021) Staff #2 (hire date 07/06/2021) and Staff #3 (06/07/2021) did not documentation of orientation training. 2. The staff were observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed the staff members did not have this training on 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-E-1
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure two staff members obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (hire date 07/06/2021) and Staff #3 (06/07/2021) did not contain documentation of current certification in CPR. 2. The staff were observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this staff did not have this training as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-580-E-2
Description:	Based on review of three staff records, observations and interview, the vendor failed to ensure two staff members obtained current certification in first aid within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The records for Staff #2 (hire date 07/06/2021) and Staff #3 (06/07/2021) did not contain documentation of current certification in first aid. 2. The staff were observed working with children in the center during the 10/21/2021 virtual inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this staff did not have this training as of 10/27/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-770-B
Description:	Based on documentation review, the vendor did not have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses staff responsibility and facility readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures. Evidence: A member of management faxed the center?s emergency preparedness plan. The plan did not include methods to alert staff and emergency responders, methods to ensure all children are evacuated from the building, and if necessary, moved to a relocation site, methods to account for all children at the assembly point and relocation site; accommodations or special requirements for infants, toddlers, and children with special needs to ensure their safety during evacuation or relocation, method to ensure essential documents, including emergency contact information, attendance records, medications, and supplies are taken to the assembly point and relocation site; and procedures to address reuniting children with a parent or an authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.