Metropolitan African American Baptist Church

8VAC20-790-720-C Complaint related: Yes

“The vendor shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. During a monitoring visit on 2/11/2026, the center was unable to provide documentation on any written records of children injuries that took place at the center within the past year.”

8VAC20-790-580-A

“The vendor shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

8VAC20-790-560-B

“Subsequent TB screenings are required for staff at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Staff #1 and Staff #3?s updated screening was due one year ago, Staff #2?s updated screening was due two weeks ago, and Staff #4?s updated screening was due six months ago. The updated screenings have not been completed as of date.”

8VAC20-790-580-A

“The vendor shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1 who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”

8VAC20-790-560-B

“Subsequent TB screenings are required for staff at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Staff #1 and Staff #3?s updated screening was due one year ago, Staff #2?s updated screening was due two weeks ago, and Staff #4?s updated screening was due six months ago. The updated screenings have not been completed as of date.”

22.1-289.031-B-3

“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff person is trained to perform a daily simple health screening. Evidence: 4 out of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of training of daily health screening. The Director confirmed that no staff were trained to perform daily health screenings.”

22.1-289.031-B-3

“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that at least one staff person is trained to perform a daily simple health screening. Evidence: 4 out of 4 records reviewed did not contain documentation of training of daily health screening. The Director confirmed that no staff were trained to perform daily health screenings.”

8VAC20-790-580-A

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children’s records contained documentation of immunizations prior to enrollment. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-790-790-D

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center was posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence: The center did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible and conspicuous place”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center’s buildings were not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. The center’s representative informed the inspector that the buildings did not have carbon monoxide detectors.”

8VAC20-790-540-B-11

“Based on record review and an interview, the vendor did not ensure to obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (enrollment date: 8/8/2022) did not have documentation of a written allergy care plan. Additionally, the child’s record had documentation of a food allergy. 2. The center director stated that child #5 has a food allergy.”

8VAC20-790-810-G

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use. Evidence: The tables were not sanitized before and after the children ate breakfast.”

8VAC20-790-540-B-12

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children’s records contained documentation of each child’s proof of age and identity. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity.”

8VAC20-790-550-2-f

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five staff underwent background checks, as required. A sworn statement or affirmation must be obtained every 5 years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 8/31/2007) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/7/2017. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/30/2018) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/2/2017.”

8VAC20-790-560-B

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of a subsequent TB screening that is required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/15/18) did not have documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-790-640-A

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The fellowship hall, where children were observed eating breakfast, had an unlocked closet that contained several containers of cleaning substances. 2. There were several containers of cleaning substances located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. The kitchen doors were unlocked and open throughout the inspection. 3. The girls bathroom had one cleaning product located on top of the paper towel dispenser”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center’s building was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. The center’s representative informed the inspector that the building did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure two of five staff records contained documentation of a subsequent sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 8/31/2007) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/7/2017. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/30/2018) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/2/2017.”

22.1-289.031-B-5

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The fellowship hall, where children were observed eating breakfast, had an unlocked closet that contained several containers of cleaning substances. 2. There were several containers of cleaning substances located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. The kitchen doors were unlocked and open throughout the inspection. 3. The girls bathroom had one cleaning product located on top of the paper towel dispenser.”

22.1-289.031-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-790-580-A

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children’s records contained documentation of immunizations prior to enrollment. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.”

8VAC20-790-790-D

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center was posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence: The center did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible and conspicuous place”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center’s buildings were not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. The center’s representative informed the inspector that the buildings did not have carbon monoxide detectors.”

8VAC20-790-540-B-11

“Based on record review and an interview, the vendor did not ensure to obtain a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. Evidence: 1. The record of child #5 (enrollment date: 8/8/2022) did not have documentation of a written allergy care plan. Additionally, the child’s record had documentation of a food allergy. 2. The center director stated that child #5 has a food allergy.”

8VAC20-790-810-G

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure tables were sanitized before and after each use. Evidence: The tables were not sanitized before and after the children ate breakfast.”

8VAC20-790-540-B-12

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five children’s records contained documentation of each child’s proof of age and identity. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of proof of age and identity.”

8VAC20-790-550-2-f

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure two of five staff underwent background checks, as required. A sworn statement or affirmation must be obtained every 5 years. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 8/31/2007) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/7/2017. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/30/2018) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/2/2017.”

8VAC20-790-560-B

“Based on record review, the vendor did not ensure one of five staff records contained documentation of a subsequent TB screening that is required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening, or more frequently if recommended by a physician. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/15/18) did not have documentation of a subsequent tuberculosis screening.”

8VAC20-790-640-A

“Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The fellowship hall, where children were observed eating breakfast, had an unlocked closet that contained several containers of cleaning substances. 2. There were several containers of cleaning substances located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. The kitchen doors were unlocked and open throughout the inspection. 3. The girls bathroom had one cleaning product located on top of the paper towel dispenser”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure that the building was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. The center’s building was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2. The center’s representative informed the inspector that the building did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure two of five staff records contained documentation of a subsequent sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 8/31/2007) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/7/2017. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 10/30/2018) did not have documentation of a subsequent sworn statement of affirmation. The staff’s file had a completed sworn statement or affirmation dated 7/2/2017.”

22.1-289.031-B-5

“Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas of the center were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. The fellowship hall, where children were observed eating breakfast, had an unlocked closet that contained several containers of cleaning substances. 2. There were several containers of cleaning substances located in an unlocked kitchen cabinet. The kitchen doors were unlocked and open throughout the inspection. 3. The girls bathroom had one cleaning product located on top of the paper towel dispenser.”

22.1-289.031-B-4

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: 1. The record of child #2 (enrollment date: 8/22/22) did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. The record of child #4 (enrollment date: 3/2/21) did not have documentation of immunizations.”

22VAC40-665-580-K

“Based on record review and an interview, the center did not ensure to have at least one person on staff that has been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records and an interview with the center representative, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings within the past three years. Religious exempt requirements stipulate that a staff should be able to conduct a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. Daily health screenings should be completed every three years. The center representative stated that there were no staff who had documentation of a Daily Health screening certificate dated after 11/2/2017.”

22VAC40-665-580-H

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of two staff records contained documentation of annual 16 training hours and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (start date: 6/1/93) did not have documentation of the annual 16 training hours and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course.”

22VAC40-665-580-D

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure two of two staff records contained documentation of the required orientation training. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (start date: 9/19/93) did not have documentation showing that the staff has completed orientation training on the required topics. 2. The record of staff #2 (start date: 6/1/93) did not have documentation showing that the staff has completed orientation training on the required topics.”

22VAC40-665-540-A

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure one of two staff records contained documentation of a Tuberculosis screening. Evidence: The record of staff #2 (start date: 6/1/93) did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening.”

63.2(17)-1716-B-3

“Based on record review and an interview, the center did not ensure to have at least one person on staff that has been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children. Evidence: During the inspection of two staff records and an interview with the center representative, it was discovered there were no staff that received training in daily health screenings within the past three years. Religious exempt requirements stipulate that a staff should be able to conduct a daily simple health screening and exclusion of sick children by a person trained to perform such screenings. Daily health screenings should be completed every three years. The center representative stated that there were no staff who had documentation of a Daily Health screening certificate dated after 11/2/2017.”