Zion United Methodist Church
1674 Zion Road
Troy, VA 22974
(434) 459-1913
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: July 7, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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?54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
?63.2 Child abuse and neglect
? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
?8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers
- Technical Assistance:
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The following was reviewed:
-A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing.
-A written allergy care plan shell be kept in the record for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
-Medication and over-the-counter skin products should be sent home and not used.
-Central registry background checks must be mailed within seven days of hire and you must follow-up if the results are not received within 30 days. Document the record of each date.
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety inspection was initiated on 7/7/22 and concluded on 7/7/22. There were 41 children present with 10 staff. The Inspector reviewed four child?s records and five staff?s records. The areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition were inspected.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-540-B Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the name, address and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency and the parent cannot be reached.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 2 was reviewed. The start date is documented as 8/16/21. The record does not contain an emergency contact number that is not the parents.
2. The director stated she was unaware the emergency contact person could not be the parents.Plan of Correction: The emergency contact was obtained from the parent on 7/8/22. In the future the parents will not be allowed to be listed as the emergency contact.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-550-2-a Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 documents the start date as 4/25/22. There is no current fingerprint based criminal history check determination letter in the file.
2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not
over five years old.Plan of Correction: In the future, if a staff member returns to employment at Zion all background checks will be redone. Staff 2 will make an appointment to obtain an updated fingerprint background check as soon as it can be scheduled.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-550-2-a Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. The central registry background check is dated 6/20/22.
2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not
over five years old.Plan of Correction: In the future, if a staff member returns
to employment at Zion all background
checks will be redone.
Staff 1 will complete documentation to
mail the central registry.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-550-2-d Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record of staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/22. There is no current sworn statement in the file.2. The director stated staff 1 returned to working at Zion after being gone over a year.
2. The director thought the previous background checks could be used as long as they were not over five years old.Plan of Correction: In the future, if a staff member returns
to employment at Zion all background
checks will be redone.
Staff 1 will complete a new sworn
statement.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-700-A Description: Based on observation, the staff failed to provide behavioral guidance that is constructive in nature, age and state appropriate and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and to resolve conflicts.
Evidence:
A staff member in the Tadpole's classroom was heard loudly telling a child if he did not stop playing with his water bottle he would not be allowed to have water the rest of the day. This is the one year old classroom.Plan of Correction: The day of the inspection was the last day of employment for the staff member that reprimanded the child.
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.
