VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mount Vernon United Methodist Church
107 West Main Street
Danville, VA 24541
(434) 548-0804

VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397

Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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

Comments:

Licensing Inspector conducted an Announced Initial Subsidy Inspection on February 15, 2023 There were 37 children ages 4 months to 4 years old present under the direct care of 8 staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 4 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. 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 #:	8VAC20-790-550-1
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have date of employment for all staff members. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Records for Staff #2 and Staff #4 did not include date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Director will document age verification for each staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff member obtains a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 4 staff records. Record for Staff #3 (date of hire 12/30/2022) did not include documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.
Plan of Correction:	Staff member has scheduled an appointment to complete TB screening
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-I
Description:	Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to have at least one staff on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing a daily health observation of children. EVIDENCE: There was not at least 1 staff person present during the inspection who has completed daily health observations of children.
Plan of Correction:	Each staff member will receive daily health observation training.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-640-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. EVIDENCE: Hazardous cleaning agents were not stored in a locked location. Licensing Inspector observed unlock cleaning agents in 3 out of 4 classrooms that were inspected.
Plan of Correction:	All hazardous cleaning agents will be stored in a locked cabinet. Corrected during inspecttion
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-670-E
Description:	Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the Vendor will ensure that each group of children received care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Plan of continuity policy and procedures have not been developed.
Plan of Correction:	Director will develop a plan of continuity for the center.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-760-A-3
Description:	Based on observations, the Vendor failed to ensure staff wash their hands with soap and running water before and after changing a diaper. EVIDENCE: Staff member in the infant classroom did not wash her hands after changing an infants' diaper.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will wash their hands before and after changing diapers. Corrected during inspection
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-760-B-6
Description:	Based on observations, the Vendor failed to use a foot-operated container for disposable diapers. EVIDENCE: In the infant classroom, staff member was observed using her hand to open the foot operated trash can for disposable diapers. The trash can had a child safety strap attached to the can to prevent children from opening the can.
Plan of Correction:	The child safety strap will be removed from the foot operated trash can. Corrected during inspection