VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

International Christian Church
2969 Holland Road
Virginia beach, VA 23453
(757) 430-7710

VDSS Contact: Adrianna Walden (757) 404-2487

Inspection Date: Jan. 17, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide 32.1 Report by person other than physician 54.1 Must be MAT Certified 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:

A Code of Virginia compliance inspection was conducted on 01/17/2023. There were 15 children present, ranging in ages from infant to preschool, with 4 staff supervising. Supervision of the children was observed and the physical plant was inspected. No children or staff records were available for review. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Violations were discussed with staff 1 during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured that the fact that they are exempt from licensure is posted in a visible location on the premises. Evidence: 1. There was no notice posted that the facility is exempt from licensure. 2. Staff 1 verified that there was no notice posted on the premises of the child care.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Our letter of religious exemption is posted in the main room of the facility (on the fridge).
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-4
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to verify that each person supervising the children during today's inspection had been certified by a physician to be free from any disability that would prevent caring for children.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff health Reports are in Employee records. Employees will be instructed on the location of employee files for the future. Currently , as part of our yearly licensing renewal staff are completing their annual staff health reports that will be placed in their employee records.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-4
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: Staff 1 was unable to verify that each person supervising the children during today's inspection had been certified by a physician to be free from any disability that would prevent caring for children.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff health Reports are in Employee records. Employees will be instructed on the location of employee files for the future. Currently as part of our year licensing renewal, staff are completing their annual staff health reports that will be placed in their employee records.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-8
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that a person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is present whenever children are present.\ Evidence: Staff 1 stated that she nor any staff on duty had access to any records for staff. Staff 1 was unable to answer any questions regarding first aid and CPR certification.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Multiple staff are currently trained in pediatric CPR and First Aid. Staff is also scheduled to renewal their certification this year. Staff member CPR/First Aid training certificates will be placed in their employee records.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-2
Description:	Based upon observation and staff interview, the facility has not ensured appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the gymnasium where a group of nine children were on cots located behind screens, staff 4 was at the far end of the gymnasium and not within sight and sound to ensure the safety of the napping children. 2. Staff 1 acknowledged that staff 4 was not with the napping children. 3. Child 1 was observed to be loosely buckled into a high chair. Child 1 was able to stand up in his chair before the inspector drew the attention of the staff to assist him in getting down.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Staff will undergo additional health and safety trainings to review proper supervision and safeguarding of students napping and sleeping. Continuous professional development and training will be required of staff throughout the year.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-4
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that all children are in compliance with the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that she nor the staff on duty had access to any children's records.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Student health records are with student files. We ask parents to submit their students most recent physicals yearly when they renew their child care contract in the spring. Staff will be instructed on the location of student files.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff have submitted to fingerprinting prior to employment. Evidence: Evidence: Staff 1 stated that she nor any staff on duty had access to any records for staff. Staff 1 was unable to answer any questions regarding staff background checks.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: The Office of Background Investigations was contacted and our facility received their code for fingerprinting. Staff members will be fingerprinted and the results will be placed in their employee records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based upon staff interview, the facility has not ensured that staff have completed a sworn statement or affirmation before employment and the results of a child protective services search by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that she nor any staff on duty had access to any records for staff. Staff 1 was unable to answer any questions regarding staff background checks.
Plan of Correction:	The facility responded with the following: Director will ensure that all staff has completed or will complete a sworn statements and place those statements in the employee records. Employees will be made aware of the location of records.