Empowerment Temple Ministries
219 North County Drive
Waverly, VA 23890
(804) 892-8213
VDSS Contact: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261
Inspection Date: May 1, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was conducted on May 1, 2023. There were thirty children present with five staff supervising. A code compliance inspection was also conducted on this date. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-630-A Description: Based on observation, facility did not ensure areas and equipment of center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include items that a child could pull down on himself.
Evidence: A night light and tablet were stored on a shelf on the wall by a crib. The cords to these items were within reach of an infant observed napping in the crib.Plan of Correction: The items will be removed from that shelf and plugged into outlets that are not within reach of children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-670-H Description: Based on observation, vendor did not ensure children less than 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom.
Evidence: At approximately 12:50, child #1 was observed in a crib in an area outside the toddler room and there were no staff present. Staff stated the child had a temperature and was waiting to be picked up.Plan of Correction: Staff were immediately reminded that staff are to stay in the room or area with children at all times.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
