VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Bethel Temple Church, Inc.
1705 Todds Lane
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 826-1426 (308)

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: March 6, 2024

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. 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process. 8VAC20-820 Hearing Procedures. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minors records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed in detail resilient surfacing as it applies to outdoor playground equipment

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was started in the center on March 6, 2024 from 10:25 AM until 1:35 PM and concluded on March 13, 2024. At the time of entrance, 31 children were in care with 7 staff members. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records. Children were observed during diaper changes, drinking bottles, playing in the multipurpose room and eating lunch. 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. The playground was not inspected due to inclement weather. Please contact the Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of five staff records and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure, all staff obtained a Criminal Records Check prior to the first day of employment Evidence: The fingerprint check for Staff #3 was dated 2-7-2023 after employment on 2-1-2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-160-A
Description:	Based on record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #3?s TB screening was dated 2-16-2023 and first day of employment was 2-1-2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-70
Description:	Repeat Based on a record review and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure that staff have all required documentation in their record. Evidence: The following records were missing information. 1, The records for Staff #1, #2 and #3 did not include the 2 required complete reference checks. 2. The records for Staff #2 and Staff #5, Staff did not include documentation to demonstrate they have the education and experience required by their job position (designated program leads. 3. The records for Staff #2, #3 and #5 did not include a copy of a diploma /transcript.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-340-D
Description:	Based on observation, staff interviews and record reviews, the licensee did not ensure that in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader. Evidence: Staff #2 was observed supervising alone, 7 preschool age children and they do not have documentation of meeting program leader qualifications
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-500-B
Description:	Repeat Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure the requirements for diapering were followed. Evidence: 1.The diaper pad/ surface was not cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Sanitized is defined as sprayed with a disinfectant /sanitizing solution and allowed to air dry or wiped down after two minutes. Staff #4 was observed conducting a diaper change, spayed the diaper pad with sanitizing solution and immediately wiped it down and therefore it was not sanitized as required. Soap and water were not used to clean the surface. 2. The diaper pad in room #102 had multiple tears and therefore was no longer nonabsorbent.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-E
Description:	Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure to practice a minimum of twice a year a shelter in place procedure. Evidence: Center Director confirmed they did not have documentation of two shelter in place drills in 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-550-G
Description:	Repeat Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure to maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: Staff #2 confirmed they did not have documentation of evacuation drills conducted in November 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-560-F
Description:	Based on observation and staff interviews, the licensee did not ensure to follow the recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) when they choose to provide meals and snacks . Evidence: Potato chips were served as the designated vegetable for lunch and they do not meet the USDA guidelines.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.