VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Faith Christian Center International
2186 Richmond Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 979-1704

VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123

Inspection Date: Sept. 9, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/9/19 from 10:10 am until 3:05 pm to review the religious exempt requirements. At the time of the inspection 90 children were in care with 18 staff present. The sample size consisted of nine children's records, nine staff's records, five injury reports and medications and supporting documents. Children and staff were observed during free indoor and outdoor play, educational activities, singing, snack, hand washing, cleaning, bottle feeding, nap, bathroom break, transitions and behavioral guidance. Violations were found during this inspection and are documented on the violation notice. If you have questions or concerns contact the licensing inspector at (540) 292-5933 for further assistance.

Violations:

Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to ensure a written disclosure was provided to parents and guardians of the children in the center that includes information regarding the center's exemption status and the qualifications of the personnel. Evidence: 1. The parent handbook did not contain information regarding the exemption or qualifications of the personnel. 2. The director verified they do not give parents this information in writing.
Plan of Correction:	An addendum to the parent handbook will be provided to parents with this information.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-6
Description:	Based on a review of the parent handbook and interview, the center failed to provide a written disclosure to parents and guardians of the children in the center and the general public information regarding the following: physical facilities, enrollment capacity, health requirements for staff and public liability insurance. Evidence: 1. The parent handbook did not contain the required information. 2. The director verified they do not provide this information in writing to parents.
Plan of Correction:	An addendum to the parent handbook will be provided to parents with this information.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-3
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to ensure new staff that resided outside of VA within the past five years of the day of employment has an out-of-state child abuse and neglect search by the end of the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Nine staff records were reviewed. Staff 5's first date of employment was 1/9/19 and the record shows staff 5 lived out of state within the last five years. The original paperwork to be sent to the other state was in the record with no results. Staff 8's first day of employment was 10/29/18 and the record shows staff 8 lived out of state within the last five years. There was no documentation of a background check being conducted in the other state. 2. The director stated that it appeared staff 5's paperwork was completed but never mailed and staff 8's was never completed.
Plan of Correction:	The out-of-state background checks will be completed for both staff 5 and staff 8. In the future the administrator will ensure that out-of-state background checks are completed within the required 30 days.