VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

King of Glory Lutheran Church
4897 Longhill Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 258-1070

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

Inspection Date: May 3, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide 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 on 5/3/2023 and concluded on 5/5/2023. There were 100 children present, ranging in ages from 2 to 4, with 18 staff supervising and 1 administrator. The inspector reviewed compliance in background checks and requirements for child day centers operated by religious institution exempt from licensure. A total of 8 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-B-3
Description:	Based on inspection and interview with staff, the center has not established and implemented procedures for a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a trained person. Evidence: The director confirmed that there was not a trained person on site to conduct a daily simple health screening.
Plan of Correction:	Training has been completed.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-7
Description:	Based on staff interview the center had not established procedures ensuring that all incidents involving serious physical injury to or death of children attending the child day center are reported to the Commissioner. Reports of serious physical injuries, which shall include any physical injuries that require an emergency referral to an offsite health care professional or treatment in a hospital, shall be submitted annually. Reports of deaths shall be submitted no later than one business day after the death occurred. Evidence: The director confirmed that the center had not established procedures to be implemented regarding reports of serious injury or death of children while attending the center.
Plan of Correction:	Added to the family guide on 5-3-2023
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview the center did not ensure to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #1 and Staff #7 indicated on the sworn statement as to having lived outside of the state of Virginia within the last five years. The staff person in charge confirmed that the center had not obtained all required out of state background checks. 1. There was no documentation of an out of state (Georgia) child abuse and neglect search in the record for Staff #1. 2. There was no documentation that an out of state (Colorado) child abuse and neglect search in the record for Staff #7.
Plan of Correction:	Out of state checks have been started.
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 undergo a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment or commencement of service. Evidence: The Director confirmed that Staff #5 did not have documentation of a search of the central registry and has been employed in a supervisory capacity more than 30 days.
Plan of Correction:	Background check has been completed