JMU - Young Children's Program
821 South Main Street
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-6089
Current Inspector: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: Jan. 28, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION.
22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING.
22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES.
22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks (22VAC40-191)
63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
A monitoring inspection was initiated on January 27, 2021 and concluded on January 27, 2021. There were six children present and two staff. The inspector emailed the director a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed two children?s records and five staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable licensing standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-60-B Description: Based on a review of four records for staff, and an interview with administrative staff, the program failed to have all new staff complete a sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: Staff member 1 did not have a sworn statement in the staff record. Staff member 1 began work by January 7, 2021. Plan of Correction: Administrative staff immediately had staff member 1 complete a sworn statement and affirmation. The statement was obtained for the record and shared with the licensing inspector.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on a review of four records for staff, and an interview with administrative staff, the program failed to ensure that all new staff submitted to fingerprinting for a criminal history record obtained prior to the first date of employment. Evidence: There was only a Virginia State Police criminal history finding in the record of staff member 1 that was completed in 2018 for a prior employer. There was not any criminal history record finding from the Office of Background Investigation for employment which began by January 7, 2021. Plan of Correction: Administrative staff immediately arranged for staff member 1 to make a fingerprint appointment at a fieldprint location. Verification of the appointment was sent to the licensing inspector. The criminal history record finding will be viewed and filed upon receipt. Also, it will be shared with the licensing inspector.
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.
