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: May 25, 2023
Complaint Related: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
- Technical Assistance:
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Provided consultation on mandated reporter requirements.
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint inspection was initiated with the local department of social services and law enforcement on 5/25/2023 to investigate an allegation received by the department regarding Behavioral Guidance and Forbidden Actions. Additional interviews were conducted on 6/1/23. Based on evidence gathered through interviews and documentation review, the complaint was determined to be not valid. There was, however, one violation issued as a result of the inspection. An exit interview was conducted on 6/6/2023. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: No Description: Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that all behavioral guidance is constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: On 5/24/23, between approximately 5:10-5:50pm, staff #1 lifted child #1, by their arms, causing the child's feet to leave the ground, and placed them into a chair. Staff #1 admitted that this happened because child #1 wasn?t listening and wouldn?t sit down. Interviews revealed that child #1, age 4, did not cry in response. Plan of Correction: Behavioral guidance was addressed at a staff meeting and all staff have been provided with 1:1 training regarding safe methods for lifting children.
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.
