VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Metropolitan African American Baptist Church
5263 Warwick Road
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 303-6291

VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Oct. 24, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 22.1 Background Checks Code X 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant X 32.1 Report by person other than physician X 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision X 63.2 Child abuse and neglect X 8VAC20-790 Programs X 8VAC20-790 Introduction X 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions Emergencies X 8VAC20-790 Administration X 8VAC20-790 Special Services X 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training

Comments:

An unannounced Subsidy Health and Safety inspection was conducted on 10/24/2022. The inspector was on site at the center from approximately 8:30am to 11:05am. Interviews were held with staff throughout the inspection, and the inspector interacted with children in each classroom when appropriate. All classrooms and playgrounds were inspected today. Five children?s records and five employee records were reviewed during this inspection. The center does not administer medication. There were violations found during today?s inspection. See the violation notice for more details. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 929-3771.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center?s buildings were not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. The center?s representative informed the inspector that the buildings did not have carbon monoxide detectors.
Plan of Correction:	Carbon monoxide detectors have been purchased and will be installed in the buildings used for the daycare.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-540-B-11
Description:	Based on record review and an interview, the vendor did not ensure to obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (enrollment date: 8/8/2022) did not have documentation of a written allergy care plan. Additionally, the child?s record had documentation of a food allergy. 2. The center director stated that child #5 has a food allergy.
Plan of Correction:	Child #5 has submitted a written allergy care plan and has been placed in the child's record. Notice of child #5 is posted in eating area.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-540-B-12
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children?s records contained documentation of each child?s proof of age and identity. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity.
Plan of Correction:	Director contacted parents of child #2 and child #4 for documentation for proof of age and identity. Parents provided copies of birth certificates and social security cards. Monitoring of children's records for necessary document will be maintained every six months by the office manager.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-550-2-f
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five staff underwent background checks, as required. A sworn statement or affirmation must be obtained every 5 years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 8/31/2007) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff?s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/7/2017. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/30/2018) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff?s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/2/2017.
Plan of Correction:	Sworn statements of affirmation were signed by staff #1 and staff #2 on 10/25/22 and placed in their file. Periodic monitoring of staff files for expiration dates of sworn statement and other required documents will be maintained by the office manager and director.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-B
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of a subsequent TB screening that is required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/15/18) did not have documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	Director informed staff #2 of the TB screening and will complete the screening by 11/11/2022. Monitoring of staff's records by director will be maintained every six months.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-580-A
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children?s records contained documentation of immunizations prior to enrollment. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	Director contacted parents of child #2 and child #4 for documentation of immunizations. Parents provided copies. Monitoring of children's records for necessary document will be maintained every six months by office manager.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The fellowship hall, where children were observed eating breakfast, had an unlocked closet that contained several containers of cleaning substances. 2. There were several containers of cleaning substances located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. The kitchen doors were unlocked and open throughout the inspection. 3. The girls bathroom had one cleaning product located on top of the paper towel dispenser
Plan of Correction:	Closet and cabinet in the fellowship hall are both secured with a latch. The director instructor maintenance to install the latches and staff was instructed to make certain the closet and cabinet are always latched.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-790-D
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center was posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence: The center did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible and conspicuous place
Plan of Correction:	Emergency numbers are posted in the fellowship hall and in the office. Director and staff have been informed of the location of these phone numbers. Reminders will be shared at staff meetings.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-810-G
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use. Evidence: The tables were not sanitized before and after the children ate breakfast.
Plan of Correction:	Staff sanitize tables with soap and water and follow with bleach and water before children eat and then after they eat. Staff follow the same procedure for tables in the classroom.