Graceway Ministries Graceachild USA, Inc.
602 13th Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 831-7222
Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596
Inspection Date: April 20, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
- Comments:
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A complaint inspection was initiated on 4/20/23 and concluded on 4/20/23. There were 74 children present with 11 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of physical plant, and staffing and supervision. The inspection started at 11:00am and concluded at 11:45am.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-270-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation and discussions with staff the facility failed to ensure that the space used by the children was safe and operable as required.
Evidence:
During observation of the classrooms, on 4/20/23, the Licensing Inspector found that the exit door of the infant room would not open. This door is an egress door to the outside and used for emergency exit for fire. The staff were using another door in another classroom to get outside to the play area.Plan of Correction: Maintenance will immediately look at the door and fix it so it will be able to be opened and used as required.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on staff information and observations the facility failed to ensure that ratios were met as required.
Evidence:
The licensing inspector observed, on 4/20/23 at 11am, that there were 34 children aged 2years-4years having water time outside. There were only 3 staff present; the required ratio for this mixed age grouping was 1 staff to 8 children.
Staff and documentation verified that the group became out of ratio at 9am. The ratio for this group was not met from 9am-11:45am, until the group separated.Plan of Correction: 2 staff have gone to get fingerprinted today. One can start May 22 and one has been hired.
In the process of hiring. Getting help from Christiansburg GAC and Admin team.
Standard #: 8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on documentation and staff statements the facility failed to ensure that ratios were met as required.
Evidence:
On 4/20/23 the licensing inspector verified through staff statements, documentation, and observation that :
1. The ratio for the 3-4 year old group was not met from 7:45am-8:15am as there was only 1 staff with 25 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 10 children.
2. On 4/19/23 the 4-5 year old group was also out of ratio from 9am-3pm with 1 staff and 11 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 10 children.
3. On 4/20/23 the 3-4 year old group was out of ratio from 11:45am-3:30pm with 2 staff and 26 children. The required ratio was 1 staff to 10 children.Plan of Correction: 2 staff have gone to get fingerprinted today. One can start May 22 and one has been hired.
In the process of hiring. Getting help from Christiansburg GAC and Admin team.
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.
