St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) of Charlottesville, VA
100 Alderman Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 293-0792
VDSS Contact: Beth Orebaugh (540) 847-9173
Inspection Date: June 23, 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
- 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 6/23/2021 and concluded on 6/24/2021. The person in-charge was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 42 children present and 10 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 and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check by the end of the 30th day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for staff 2 was reviewed. The start date was documented at 12/6/16. There was no central registry background in the record.
2. The director was unable to locate a completed central registry background check. At the time of the inspection the director did not have access to the church records and was unaware if the church had a copy.Plan of Correction: The director will talk to the church administration to see if they have a copy of staff central registry background checks. If they do not a central registry background check will be completed for staff 2. In the future central registry background checks will be completed for all staff to be mailed upon hire.
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. The record for staff 1 was reviewed. There was no documentation for completing training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect.
2. The director stated staff 1 completed training in sexual abuse but not recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect.Plan of Correction: Staff 1 will be signed up to complete training in recognizing the signs of child abuse and neglect on 7/1/21 when the training becomes available. In the future all new staff will be required to complete the training 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.
