VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Harman Memorial Baptist Church
4321 Bull Creek Road
Harman Memorial Baptist Preschool
Grundy, VA 24614
(276) 531-8652

VDSS Contact: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981

Inspection Date: April 24, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, 4/24/19. Upon arrival to the center the children were eating lunch, washed hand, then had circle time, read books and made a crown. The children then went to the playroom to play. There are 11 children in care ranging in age from 2-4 year olds with two staff. A review of staff and children's files was conducted. We discussed the VDSS website and how to access forms and current e-mails that have been sent out. Inspection began: 10:45 am and ended 12:40 pm.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-C-2
Description:	Based on interviews the center does not have documentary evidence that all background checks have been completed. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 & 2 have been employed at the center for more than two years and they do not have a central registry (Child Protective Services) background check. 2. Staff #1 & 2 do not have a sworn statement or affirmation on file.
Plan of Correction:	The director will ensure that all staff will complete the central registry check and sworn disclosure check.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on review of records and interviews the center does not have all the required written disclosures to the parents. Evidence: 1. The center does not have written disclosures to the parents regarding that the center is exempt from licensure and the qualifications of personnel.
Plan of Correction:	The director will have the required information in writing for the parents.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on review of records and interviews the written disclosures to parents do not include all the information required by the Code. Evidence: 1. The parent information booklet does not include information about the physical facilities, the enrollment capacity, health requirements for staff and public liability insurance.
Plan of Correction:	The director will have the required information in writing for the parents.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-5
Description:	Based on interviews and reviews of records the center did not have all the required information for the children enrolled. Evidence: 1. The eleven children enrolled do not have a copy of their immunization records on file.
Plan of Correction:	The director will have the parents bring the immunizations records of all children in care and will ensure that immunization records are brought to the center prior to or by the first day of attendance.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-B-7
Description:	Based on interviews the center has not ensured that all staff are able to recognize signs of child abuse and neglect. Evidence: 1. The staff #1 & 2 have not been trained in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect.
Plan of Correction:	The director will search on line for the trainings or reach out to the local DSS to see if a training is available.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on interviews the center did not have staff submit to fingerprint-based criminal history check. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 & 2 do not have a fingerprint-based criminal history background check on file. Both staff have been employed longer than two years.
Plan of Correction:	The director will ensure that all staff have a fingerprint background check.