Agape Embassy Ministries
5775 Barclay Drive Suite 7
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 719-0342
VDSS Contact: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968
Inspection Date: Nov. 16, 2021
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussion on criminal background checks, staff records, physical plant safety.
The center will send background checks and staff health forms for new staff before the opening of the facility and caring for children.
- Comments:
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An announced initial inspection was completed on November 16, 2021. The Licensing Inspector met with the Deborah Barksdale and Deborah Mills to complete the inspection. There were no children present during the inspection. Observation of all two classrooms and fellowship room was conducted. Classrooms were found well maintained, provided ample equipment, art supplies and books, all within reach of the children in care.
Areas of noncompliance are identified on the violation notice. Should you have any questions, please contact me at eureka.nance@dss.virginia.gov.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22VAC40-191-40-D-2 Description: Based on staff interview, the center did not have criminal history record check prior to 1st day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #2 did not have signed sworn disclosure statement prior to 1st day of employment and central registry check available for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2 Description: Based on staff interview, the center did not have criminal history record check prior to 1st day of employment.
Evidence:
Staff #1 did not have a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter available for review during the inspection.
Staff #2 did not have a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter required background check available for review during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
