VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Agape Christian Academy and Religious Institution
14001 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 334-7863

VDSS Contact: Shawanda Henderson (540) 216-1434

Inspection Date: May 12, 2022

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

Comments:

An unannounced Subsidy Health and Safety inspection was conducted with the acting director on May 12, 2022 beginning at 9:36 AM and ending at 12:08 PM. There were twenty-two children, ages 2 through 5 years old, in care during the inspection. The children were observed playing with age-appropriate toys and rehearsing for the end of the year performance. The children were also observed eating lunch which consisted sliced hot dog pieces, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, and milk. Five children's records were in compliance with subsidy requirements. Five staff records were reviewed. The most recent health inspection was dated 6/4/21. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/21. If there are any questions regarding this inspection, contact Shawanda Henderson at 540-216-1434 or Shawanda.Henderson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-a-2
Description:	Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the vendor did not obtain central registry background checks for all individuals. Evidence: Individual 1 (start date 4/22/2022) did not have documentation of a central registry check in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-b
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain satisfactory results of the abuse and neglect registry from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-c
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain a criminal history record information check and sex offender registry check from any other state in which the individual has reside in the preceding five years. Evidence: Individual 2 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Georgia and Tennessee. Individual 3 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from Iowa. Individual 4 did not have documentation of an abuse and neglect registry check from California and Nebraska.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-530-2-d
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the vendor failed to obtain sworn statement or affirmation for all individuals working or volunteering at the center. Evidence: Individual 1 did not have a completed sworn statement/affirmation in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-620-A
Description:	Based on observation, not all of the hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes on table in the three year old classroom which was accessible to the children. In the kitchen/lunchroom, there was a spray can of Lysol and container of disinfectant wipes one cabinet which was accessible to children. There was a bottle labeled bleach water in the bathroom in the four year old?s classroom which was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-A
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio in all the classes. Evidence: At approximately 11:30 am the staff and volunteer in the combined 2's and 3's classroom left the center. The staff in the 4/5's classroom opened the door in between the classroom and was supervising both classrooms. At that time there, was one staff providing supervision for twenty-two children, ages two to five years old.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-650-H
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that all children less than 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 11:50 PM, 22 children were intermittently left unsupervised in the kitchen/lunch area while they ate lunch. The two staff members were preparing the classrooms for nap time and checked on the children as they walked back and forth through the facility relocating cots.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.