VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Williamsburg Christian Academy
101 Schoolhouse Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 378-2304

VDSS Contact: Cassie Anderson-Leichty (757) 409-4668

Inspection Date: April 25, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:

A code compliance inspection was initiated and concluded on 4/25/2023. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed compliance in background checks and requirements for child day centers operated by religious institution exempt from licensure. A total of 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A
Description:	Based on observation and staff interview, the center did not post the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises. Evidence: The Director confirmed that they have nothing posted, in a visible location on the premises, stating they are exempt from licensure.
Plan of Correction:	The sheet has been posted by the AM/PM Care classroom
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for each staff. Evidence: The Director confirmed that the record for staff #2 did not contain documentation of a fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and that they have been working in a supervisory capacity.
Plan of Correction:	All information was given to HR to ensure that all items are to be done before the first day of work. The person that was missing this information is no longer working in the program as of April 26, 2023. A new person is has been hired and will start on May 17 and will have all completed paperwork.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure that a prospective employee, volunteer, or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center shall have a sworn statement of affirmation before employment or commencement of service at the facility. Evidence: The Director confirmed that Staff #2 did not have a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to their first day of employment and they have been working in a supervisory capacity.
Plan of Correction:	All information was given to HR to ensure that all items are to be done before the first day of work. The person that was missing this information is no longer working in the program as of April 26, 2023. A new person is has been hired and will start on May 17 and will have all completed paperwork.