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: Feb. 20, 2024

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 and concluded on 2/20/2024. 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 3 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:	(Repeat) 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:	Printed and posted during inspection.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-6
Description:	Based on document review and staff interview the center did not provide a written statement to parents or guardians describing the center's operations. Evidence: The director confirmed that the written statement describing the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance was not given to parents.
Plan of Correction:	Printed and posted during inspection.
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:	Staff will be taking this training on 2/28/2024.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure to obtain background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent central registry check for staff #1 was dated 10/17/2018 and staff #2 was dated 2/11/2019.
Plan of Correction:	HR will process by Friday 2/23/2024.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	(Repeat) 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 #3 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:	HR will process by 2/23/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	(Repeat) 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 and shall undergo a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment or commencement of service. Evidence: The Director confirmed that Staff #3 did not have a signed sworn disclosure statement prior to their first day of employment, does not have documentation of a search of the central registry and they have been working in a supervisory capacity more than 30 days.
Plan of Correction:	HR will process by Friday 2/23/2024.