Effort Baptist Church
7820 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy
Palmyra, VA 22963
(434) 808-2447
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Oct. 2, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Child Day Centers
- Technical Assistance:
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When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety initial inspection was initiated on 10/02/23 and concluded on 10/02/23. The Inspector reviewed the administrator?s records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. The physical plant and emergency plan was inspected. Subsidy requirements were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with subsidy regulations and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-640-A Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. In the art room, on a low shelf accessible by children, was Lysol wipes, Febreze room deodorizer and Disinfectant Wipes.
2. In theFamily Center art room was a spray bottle of Shout on a high shelf.
3. In the Family Center chapel under the sink in an unlocked cabinet was bleach and disinfectant wipes.
4. In the Eagles Nest girls bathroom was bleach in an unlocked cabinet above the changing table.Plan of Correction: 1. Items have been removed and placed in a locking closet.
2. Items have been removed and placed in a locking closet.
3. Chapel cabinets have been locked.
4. A locking strap was added to the cabinet.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-650-C-3 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the sinks located near the toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F.
Evidence:
In the Family Center boys restroom the water temperature was 125?F.Plan of Correction: Turn down the water heater.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-760-B-3 Description: Based on observation, the center failed to have all the items required in the diapering area.
Evidence:
1. In the Family Center girls restroom the diaper pad was covered with a nonabsorbent surface.
2. In the Family Center girls restroom the diapering area did not have a disposal container that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.Plan of Correction: 1. The surface was removed and changing table paper was added.
2. A step trashcan has been purchased and added to the restroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-790-B-1 Description: Based on a review of the emergency plan, the evacuation plan did not contain all the required information.
Evidence:
The evacuation plan did not contain the following:
- Methods to alert staff and emergency responders.
- Method to move to a relocation site.
- Method of communication with parents after the evacuation or relocation.
- Method to ensure medications is taken to the assembly point and relocation site.Plan of Correction: Updated our plan.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-790-B-2 Description: Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to ensure the shelter-in-place procedures included all the required information.
Evidence:
The shelter-in-place plan did not contain the following:
- Method of communication after the shelter-in-place.
- Accommodations or special requirements for children with special needs to ensure their safety during shelter-in-place.
- Method to ensure special health supplies are carried into the designated assembly pointsPlan of Correction: Updated our plan with all items.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-790-B-3 Description: Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to ensure the lockdown procedures contained all the required information.
Evidence:
The lockdown procedures did not contain the following:
- Methods of communication with parents and emergency responders.
- Accommodations or special requirements for children with special needs to ensure their safety during lockdown.Plan of Correction: Updated our plan.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-790-B-4 Description: Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to document the centers plan to review and update the emergency plan.
Evidence:
The emergency plan did not contain a plan to review and update the emergency plan.Plan of Correction: Added/updated plan.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-790-B-5 Description: Based on a review of the emergency plan, the center failed to include a plan for continuity of operations procedures to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.
Evidence:
The emergency plan did not contain a continuity of operations procedure.Plan of Correction: Added/updated plan.
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.
