VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Graceway Ministries Graceachild USA, Inc.
602 13th Street
Radford, VA 24141
(540) 831-7222

Current Inspector: Julia Kimbrough (804) 921-7596

Inspection Date: May 11, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8VAC20-780 Programs 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770) 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 5/11/23 and concluded on 5/11/23. There were 71 children present with 12 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 4 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 9:45am and concluded at 11:25am. 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Based on review of staff files the center failed to ensure that all required items were obtained for each staff. Evidence: 1. Staff #3, hire date 5/1/23, did not have proof of qualifications for the position held and also did not have 2 references as required. 2. Staff #4, hire date 5/10/23, did not have proof of qualifications for the position held and also did not have 2 references as required. Both staff have been working with the children.
Plan of Correction:	Staff files will be updated to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-210-A
Description:	Based on review of staff documentation and discussions with staff the center failed to ensure that lead teachers meet required qualifications. Evidence: Staff #1 has been a lead teacher and does not yet have the required qualifications to be in this position.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will obtain the required qualification by the end of the month for compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	Based on review of the classrooms the center failed to ensure that areas were maintained in a safe condition as required. Evidence: In the room used by the combined class of Waddler and Toddler groups during the inspection, the cabinet doors had the front shellac peeling off allowing for stiff, sharp, and protruding areas that were at the level of the children in care and could cause potential injury to the face or body of the children.
Plan of Correction:	The sharp areas of the doors will be removed immediately and repainted or replaced to ensure compliance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-D
Description:	Based on review of documentation and discussion with staff the center failed to ensure that practiced monthly evacuation drills were conducted. Evidence: There had not been an evacuation drill conducted for February, March, or April 2023 as required.
Plan of Correction:	Evacuation drills will be conducted monthly as required.