Oakton United Methodist Church
2951 Chain Bridge Road
Oakton, VA 22124
(703) 938-1233
VDSS Contact: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968
Inspection Date: Oct. 25, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced code compliance renewal inspection was conducted on October 25, 2023, approximately 11:15 am to 12:25 pm. There were 37 children present, ranging in ages from three to five years, with 8 supervising staff. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision and procedures. A total of 3 children?s records and 8 staff records were reviewed. Medications on-site were reviewed.
The children were observed outdoor play and eating individual snacks. Handwashing was observed as the children transition to eating snack.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Please submit plan of corrections within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Eureka Nance at eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov or 703-4638-5968.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on review of two staff records, the center did not update criminal history record and search for child abuse and neglect reports every five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #5 criminal history results expired on 8/01/2023 and child abuse and neglect results expired on 10/21/2021.
2. Staff #7 criminal history results expired on 8/22/2023 and child abuse and neglect results expired on 4/12/2023.Plan of Correction: o Center Director communicated the situation with the teachers needing the criminal
history record and search for child abuse and neglect reports run again.
o Center Director shared the link for the teachers to schedule their fingerprint search.
o Center Director initiated the search on the online portal for the child abuse and neglect
search. Center Director explained the steps for the new online portal search to the
teachers and offered help if needed along the way.
o Center Director will share the results with the Inspector as soon as received.
o Center Director made immediate notes on the physical files of the teachers found to be
in need of updated searches.
o Center Director has updated the hiring process for new hires to include a notification
that those searches will be needed every 5 years.
o Center Director reviewed all other teacher files to make note of any upcoming search
needs. She created calendar reminders so that during the rehiring process in coming
school years, those files will be automatically flagged. At that point, Center Director will
notify those staff members to get started on those updated searches needed.
Person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s):
Center Director, Raquel Corona-Parra.
Steps were immediately taken to correct this. Center Director will share all documentation with
the Inspector as soon as received.
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.
