VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Liberty Baptist Church
1709 Church Street
Appomattox, VA 24522
(434) 352-2336

VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397

Inspection Date: Sept. 9, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified. 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Technical Assistance:

Licensing Inspector reviewed the following information with the Center Director: Child care program is Religiously Exempt ? A program that is exempt from the State of Virginia licensure requirements ? Posting of exemption letter Background Checks (Sworn Disclosure, VA Child Protective Services, Fingerprint and any out-of-state Child Protective Services) Adult-to-Child Ratio requirements 3 years up to 5 years ? 1 adult for every 10 children 5 years up to 9 years ? 1 adult for every 20 children

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector for Liberty Baptist Church day care conducted an unannounced RECDC Monitor Inspection on Monday, September 9, 2019. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 10:30 AM and concluded at 12:30 PM. There were a total of eighteen (18) 4/5 year old children and two (2) staff members present during today?s inspection. Information for 5 enrolled children and 2 staff members were reviewed. The Licensing Inspector conducted an exit interview along with reviewing the Risk Assessment and the areas of non-compliance with the Center Director on September 9, 2019. If you have any questions, the Licensing Inspector for this facility can be reached at (540) 309-2397.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check before employment/commencement of service and Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for two (2) staff members. Information for both Staff #1 and Staff #2, did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check. Information for both Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include evidence of a completed Sworn Disclosure.
Plan of Correction:	The Center must send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date 9/09/2019.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and has posted the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises and the qualifications of the personnel employed therein. EVIDENCE: Required written disclosures have not been provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center.
Plan of Correction:	The written disclosures will be updated in the parent information handbook. All parents will receive a written copy. The letter of exemption will be posted in a conspicuous location to the parents/guardians and the general public.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on review of center information, the Center failed to provide a written statement regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services,health requirements for the staff and public liability insurance to the parents/guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public. EVIDENCE: A written description of the center's physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, information regarding the center's health requirements for staff and information regarding the center's public liability insurance were not included in the parent handbook nor posted.
Plan of Correction:	The written disclosures will be updated in the parent information handbook. All parents will receive a written copy. Information will be made available to the general public upon request.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-8
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to ensure a person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is present at the child day center whenever children are present or at any other location in which children attending the child day center are present. EVIDENCE: There was not at least 1 staff member present during today's inspection who is currently certified in first aid and CPR.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will complete first aid & cpr re-certification training. Documentation of completion will be maintained on file.