VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Worship and Praise United Methodist Church
3006 E. Laburnum Avenue
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 788-7690

VDSS Contact: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Oct. 6, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced Subsidy Health and Safety inspection (SHSI) on Thursday, October 6, 2022 from approximately 11:05am to 2:10pm. There were 23 children in attendance and a total of five staff directly supervising. Children were observed interacting with other peers and staff, taking bathroom breaks, washing hands, and eating lunch. The children were later observed napping. All areas of the center were inspected including the classrooms, hallways, bathrooms and outdoor play area. Transportation is provided and vehicles and transportation information was reviewed. Five children's records and five staff records were reviewed. A code compliance inspection was conducted on the same date as the SHSI supplemental inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-a
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check prior to employment. Evidence: 1) The fingerprint-based national criminal background check in the record for Staff #1, employed 09/15/22, was dated 03/27/19. Fingerprint-based national criminal background checks are required to be obtained no more than 90 days prior to employment. 2) The record for Staff #4, employed 09/19/22, and the record for Staff #5, employed 09/26/22, did not contain documentation of satisfactory results of the fingerprint-based national criminal background check. 3) During interview, management confirmed Staff #4 and Staff #5 do not have the results of a fingerprint-based national criminal background check.
Plan of Correction:	Appointment scheduled for 10/17/22. In the future, staff will obtain fingerprints prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-a
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure two staff had the satisfactory results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check within 30 days of the individual beginning employment or service. Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #2, employed 07/09/19, did not contain the results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check. 2) During interview, management reported the check was received, but the documentation could not be located at the time of the inspection. 3) The results of the Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check in the record for Staff #3, employed 03/16/22, were dated 05/19/22. 4) During interview, management confirmed the results were not received within 30 days of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The Office of Background Investigation (OBI) was contacted to obtain the missing results, they will be filed upon receipt. In the future, the center will follow up with OBI if central registry findings are not received within 30 days of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on a review of five staff records, the vendor did not ensure four staff were evaluated by a health professional and were issued a statement that the individuals are determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the require timeframe. Evidence: 1) The TB screening in the record for Staff #1, employed 09/15/22, was dated 08/01/22. The documentation should have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 2) The TB screening in the record for Staff #3, employed 03/16/22, was dated 03/27/22. The documentation should have been submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. 3) The record for Staff #4, employed 09/19/22, and Staff #5, employed 09/26/22, did not have documentation that the staff are determined to be free of communicable TB.
Plan of Correction:	An appointment will be scheduled for the missing TB. In the future, staff will be required to submit a negative TB screening at the time of employment and it should be dated no more than 30 days prior to employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on observations, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: During a walk-through of the facility, the inspector observed unlocked cleaning materials in the bathrooms used by children, in the Preschool classroom, and in the classroom where all children nap. The materials were unlocked and were within the reach of children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected on site. Staff reminded to lock cleaning materials after each use.