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Children of America Salem Church, LLC
12008 Old Salem Church Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
(540) 548-1555

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Aug. 13, 2021 and Sept. 17, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:
22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS.

Comments:
This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, and interviews.

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted to investigate a self-reported incident received by the department related to a Forbidden Action. The inspection was initiated on 8/13/2021 and concluded on 9/17/2021 with an exit interview. The director was contacted by telephone, interviews were conducted and documentation was reviewed. The evidence gathered during the inspection supported the allegation of non-compliance with one standard or law and the violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Friday, 9/24/2021. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:
Standard #: 22VAC40-185-410-1
Description: Based on interviews and review of documentation, a staff member used a forbidden action - striking a child. Evidence: On 8/9/2021 between approximately 3:30-3:40 pm, Staff #1 was sitting next to Child #1 outside on the playground with a drink. Staff #1 noticed that Child #1 (age 4) picked up their drink and took a sip. Staff #1 asked Staff #2 if Child #1 did take a sip, and Staff #2 said yes they did. Staff #1 then "popped" Child #1 in the mouth. Staff #2 stated that they witnessed Child #1 crying after this happened.

Plan of Correction: Staff #1 was terminated.

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.

Virginia Quality is a voluntary quality rating and improvement system for early care and education facilities serving children ages birth through pre-K. To find programs participating in Virginia Quality, click here.

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