Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1500 Rio Road East
Charlottesville, VA 22901
(434) 973-5806
VDSS Contact: Michelle Argenbright (540) 848-4123
Inspection Date: May 7, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
63.2 Facilities & Programs.
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
- Technical Assistance:
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Fingerprint-based criminal history check determination letters must be obtained prior to the first day of employment.
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia.
An unannounced code compliance inspection was initiated on 5/7/2021 and concluded on 5/10/2021. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 9 children present and 2 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. A virtual tour was taken of the facility. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete.
The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review, the center failed to have staff sign a sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
The record for staff 1 documents the date of hire as 1/4/21. The sworn disclosure statement is dated 5/10/21.Plan of Correction: In the future the director will ensure all staff complete the sworn disclosure statement prior to the first day of employment.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-3 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure in which a daily health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such a screening is conducted daily.
Evidence:
1. Documentation of a staff member completing daily health training was requested.
2. The director stated no one was trained in daily health screening.Plan of Correction: At least one staff member will be trained in daily health screening and present each morning to conduct daily health screening upon children's arrival each day.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1716-B-6 Description: Based on record review and interview, the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure that all staff are able to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect.
Evidence:
1. Staff 1's record did not contain documentation of completing training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. The date of hire is documented as 1/4/21.
2. Staff 2's record contained documentation of completing training in recognizing child abuse and neglect on 5/9/21. The date of hire is documented as 12/23/20.Plan of Correction: Staff 1 will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse and neglect. In the future all new hires will be required to complete training in recognizing child abuse in neglect prior to working with 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.
