Rhema's "Gentle Care" Child Development Center
321 Alleghany Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24501
(434) 847-0257
Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835
Inspection Date: March 10, 2021 , March 26, 2021 and March 31, 2021
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION.
- 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 complaint inspection was initiated on 3/10/2021 and concluded on 3/31/2021.
The department received a complaint regarding ratios not being met. The co-owner was contacted and the center was inspected via a virtual meeting platform. The preponderance of the evidence gathered during the investigation does support the allegation; therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The licensing inspector and the co-owner reviewed guidelines for operation during the state of emergency.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-185-350-C Complaint related: No Description: Based on interview, the center failed to maintain, in an ongoing mixed age group, the staff-to-child ratio required.
Evidence:
1. On 03/10/2021, during a staff interview, Staff #1 confirmed that on 03/01/2021, there were 19 children present in the upstairs classroom. The children ranged in age from two years to nine years and were supervised by one staff.
2. Staff #1 was asked if this ratio was regularly ongoing, Staff #1 stated that, "for a few days, we were out of ratio. When children were put on the bus, one staff supervised both classes."
When children are in a regularly ongoing mixed age group, the staff-to-child ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. In a regularly ongoing mixed age group consisting of two-years-olds, three-year-olds, four year olds, and school age children, the ratio should be 1:8.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
