Lighthouse Worship Center

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender from one state for Staff #4, who has been employed for more than six months and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“REPEAT VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for 3 weeks, did not have a central registry search sent as of the day of the inspection. Staff #3, who had been employed for 3 months, with the central registry being returned two months after hire. Staff #4, who had been employed for 7 months, with the central registry being returned two months after hire. Staff #5, who had been employed for 6 weeks, did not have a central registry search returned within the 30 days required and was not requested prior to hire. Staff #7, who had been employed for 4 weeks, did not have a central registry search returned within the 30 days required and was not requested prior to hire. Staff #1, who had been employed for 3 weeks, did not have a central registry search sent as of the day of the inspection. Staff #9, who had been employed for 5 months, did not have a central registry search returned within the 30 days required and was not requested prior to hire.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Caregiver #1 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 5 months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire. Caregivers #6 and 7 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 4 ? months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire. Caregiver #9 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 11 months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire.”

22.1-289.035-B-3

“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Caregiver #1 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 5 months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire. Caregivers #6 and 7 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 4 ? months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire. Caregiver #9 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for over 11 months. The CPS check was not sent off prior to hire.”

22.1-289.031-A-9

“Based on observation, the center failed to stay in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: 1. An infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket in the Jungle Room. 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics state: -If your baby falls asleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier or sling, you should move them to a firm sleep surface on their back as soon as possible. -Keep soft objects & loose bedding out of your baby's sleep area. These objects can increase your baby's risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. This includes pillows and pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, mattress toppers, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys, bumper pads or related products that attach to crib slats or sides.”

22.1-289.031-A-9

“Based on observation, the center failed to stay in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: 1. An infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a blanket in the Jungle Room. 2. The American Academy of Pediatrics state: -If your baby falls asleep in a car seat, stroller, swing, infant carrier or sling, you should move them to a firm sleep surface on their back as soon as possible. -Keep soft objects & loose bedding out of your baby's sleep area. These objects can increase your baby's risk of entrapment, suffocation or strangulation. This includes pillows and pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, mattress toppers, non-fitted sheets, blankets, toys, bumper pads or related products that attach to crib slats or sides.”

22.1-289.031-A-5-c Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to report a suspected case of child abuse. Evidence: 1. A witness reported that on 11/09/2023 she observed a staff member roughly grab a child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. 2. A video recording taken on 11/09/2023 corroborates this report and shows that another staff person witnessed the incident. 3. The director stated none of the staff reported the incident.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of children. Evidence: 1. On 11/09/2023 an individual that lives across the street from the center heard yelling and went outside. She witnessed a staff member yelling at a child ?Say no now; I didn?t think so!?. The individual stated the staff person then roughly grabbed the child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. The individual recorded the incident which corroborates her statement. 2. The director stated the staff are frequently trained on not putting their hands on the children and not yelling at the children. 3. The employee handbook lists the following procedures regarding appropriate supervision: Under standards of conduct #1. Employee will reflect a POSITIVE, LOVING, Christ-like attitude toward children, parents, co-workers, and administration. Under Classroom Management #5. Employees should keep voice level down so as not to disturb other classrooms. Under Forbidden Action- The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: #1. Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding, or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check ( CPS ) by the end of the 30th day of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/23. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the hire date as 7/28/22. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding 3. The administrator stated both background checks were completed but not followed up on and the results were never received.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-d Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to maintain the required ratio of one staff to ten children ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: Staff 1 reported that on 11/08/2023 the ratio for the class was 2 staff to 13 children all age three. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 left the room to go assist another teacher leaving the ratio at 1 staff to 13 children, three years of age.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 reported on 11/8/ 2023 there were 13 three-year-old's with herself and staff 2. Staff 2 left the room without telling her why and left the door open. When she returned, they began putting coats on children and realized child 1 was missing. Staff 1 went into the hall and was child 1 with the director and the child’s mother at the door. Staff 1 believes child 1 was gone about five minutes. 2. The director stated the child’s mother was dropping off diapers and found him at the side of the building on the picnic tables and brought him in. 3. Staff 1 stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and for staff to never leave a room out of ratio and unsupervised. Staff 2 said she was relieving another teacher to go to the restroom. The center’s procedures are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom. 4. The director stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and staff to never leave a room out of ratio. Staff are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-a Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure the required ratio of one staff to four children for children ages zero to sixteen months. Evidence: In the Rainbow room only one staff member was observed with eight children. The assistant director verified the youngest child in the class was 10 months.”

22.1-289.031-A-5-c Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to report a suspected case of child abuse. Evidence: 1. A witness reported that on 11/09/2023 she observed a staff member roughly grab a child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. 2. A video recording taken on 11/09/2023 corroborates this report and shows that another staff person witnessed the incident. 3. The director stated none of the staff reported the incident.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of children. Evidence: 1. On 11/09/2023 an individual that lives across the street from the center heard yelling and went outside. She witnessed a staff member yelling at a child ?Say no now; I didn?t think so!?. The individual stated the staff person then roughly grabbed the child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. The individual recorded the incident which corroborates her statement. 2. The director stated the staff are frequently trained on not putting their hands on the children and not yelling at the children. 3. The employee handbook lists the following procedures regarding appropriate supervision: Under standards of conduct #1. Employee will reflect a POSITIVE, LOVING, Christ-like attitude toward children, parents, co-workers, and administration. Under Classroom Management #5. Employees should keep voice level down so as not to disturb other classrooms. Under Forbidden Action- The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: #1. Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding, or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check ( CPS ) by the end of the 30th day of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/23. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the hire date as 7/28/22. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding 3. The administrator stated both background checks were completed but not followed up on and the results were never received.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-d Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to maintain the required ratio of one staff to ten children ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: Staff 1 reported that on 11/08/2023 the ratio for the class was 2 staff to 13 children all age three. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 left the room to go assist another teacher leaving the ratio at 1 staff to 13 children, three years of age.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 reported on 11/8/ 2023 there were 13 three-year-old's with herself and staff 2. Staff 2 left the room without telling her why and left the door open. When she returned, they began putting coats on children and realized child 1 was missing. Staff 1 went into the hall and was child 1 with the director and the child’s mother at the door. Staff 1 believes child 1 was gone about five minutes. 2. The director stated the child’s mother was dropping off diapers and found him at the side of the building on the picnic tables and brought him in. 3. Staff 1 stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and for staff to never leave a room out of ratio and unsupervised. Staff 2 said she was relieving another teacher to go to the restroom. The center’s procedures are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom. 4. The director stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and staff to never leave a room out of ratio. Staff are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-a Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure the required ratio of one staff to four children for children ages zero to sixteen months. Evidence: In the Rainbow room only one staff member was observed with eight children. The assistant director verified the youngest child in the class was 10 months.”

22.1-289.031-A-5-c Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to report a suspected case of child abuse. Evidence: 1. A witness reported that on 11/09/2023 she observed a staff member roughly grab a child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. 2. A video recording taken on 11/09/2023 corroborates this report and shows that another staff person witnessed the incident. 3. The director stated none of the staff reported the incident.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation of video recording, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of children. Evidence: 1. On 11/09/2023 an individual that lives across the street from the center heard yelling and went outside. She witnessed a staff member yelling at a child ?Say no now; I didn?t think so!?. The individual stated the staff person then roughly grabbed the child by the arm and shoulder and forcefully ?slammed? him/her down on the ground beside her. The individual recorded the incident which corroborates her statement. 2. The director stated the staff are frequently trained on not putting their hands on the children and not yelling at the children. 3. The employee handbook lists the following procedures regarding appropriate supervision: Under standards of conduct #1. Employee will reflect a POSITIVE, LOVING, Christ-like attitude toward children, parents, co-workers, and administration. Under Classroom Management #5. Employees should keep voice level down so as not to disturb other classrooms. Under Forbidden Action- The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: #1. Physical punishment, striking a child, roughly handling, or shaking a child, restricting movement through binding, or tying, forcing a child to assume an uncomfortable position, or exercise as punishment.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a completed central registry record check ( CPS ) by the end of the 30th day of employment for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the hire date as 4/25/23. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the hire date as 7/28/22. The date of the inspection(11/13/23) the record did not contain the results of the CPS finding 3. The administrator stated both background checks were completed but not followed up on and the results were never received.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-d Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to maintain the required ratio of one staff to ten children ages 36 months to five years. Evidence: Staff 1 reported that on 11/08/2023 the ratio for the class was 2 staff to 13 children all age three. Staff 1 stated that staff 2 left the room to go assist another teacher leaving the ratio at 1 staff to 13 children, three years of age.”

22.1-289.031-B-2 Complaint related: No

“Based on interview, the center failed to implement the center’s procedures for appropriate supervision of all children in care. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 reported on 11/8/ 2023 there were 13 three-year-old's with herself and staff 2. Staff 2 left the room without telling her why and left the door open. When she returned, they began putting coats on children and realized child 1 was missing. Staff 1 went into the hall and was child 1 with the director and the child’s mother at the door. Staff 1 believes child 1 was gone about five minutes. 2. The director stated the child’s mother was dropping off diapers and found him at the side of the building on the picnic tables and brought him in. 3. Staff 1 stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and for staff to never leave a room out of ratio and unsupervised. Staff 2 said she was relieving another teacher to go to the restroom. The center’s procedures are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom. 4. The director stated the center’s procedures are for the classroom door to always stay closed and staff to never leave a room out of ratio. Staff are to call the front office to get relieved to go to the restroom.”

22.1-289.031-A-3-a Complaint related: No

“Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure the required ratio of one staff to four children for children ages zero to sixteen months. Evidence: In the Rainbow room only one staff member was observed with eight children. The assistant director verified the youngest child in the class was 10 months.”