Southern Maryland Christian Academy Before and After School Care

13A.17.03.04G

“One child enrolled was missing evidence of an updated immunization record. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. Please see additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04E

“Three children in care were missing evidence of the lead blood test at 24 months of age. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04D(3)

“Two children enrolled were missing evidence of a completed health inventory part 2 in their file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.03.04D(1)

“Three children enrolled were missing evidence of a completed health inventory part 1 in their file. Please obtain the documents from the parents/guardians and submit evidence to the specialist. The center is advised to review children's records to ensure they are complete and current. See additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.06.04A(4)

“At the time of the inspection, it was noted that 2 staff members need evidence of an updated medical evaluation. Please submit evidence to the specialist once the document has been obtained. Please see the additional comments sheet.”

13A.17.06.02

“At the time of the inspection, one staff member had been employed with the center for more than 90 days; however, there was no evidence that they had completed the approved 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training. Additionally, several staff had no evidence of completing the 2024 basic health and safety annual update. The program is advised to ensure that all staff complete the 3-hour Basic Health and Safety training within 90 days of their employment, and that the Basic Health and Safety updates are completed by the end of each 12-month period. Please send the certificates to the Licensing Specialist for correction once the certificates have been obtained, and refer to the list provided at the inspection.”

13A.17.11.03A

“Upon inspection of the Chapel Building, the Licensing Specialist noted that the girls bathroom did not have a written handwashing procedure posted. The written handwashing procedure was posted the day of the inspection.”

13A.17.07.06B

“The Licensing Specialist noted that a preschool aide who is also an extended care staff person was working in the K3 classroom and had not been fully cleared by the OCC due to a pending Release of Information form. Per the Licensing Specialist's request, the Early Education Principal/Director instructed the aide to leave the premises and told her that she may return once she is fully cleared by the OCC. Additionally, 2 staff members have been assisting with the extended care program since the beginning of the school year and they had not been fully cleared by the OCC due to pending Release of Information forms and criminal background checks. Both of these extended care staff members were not present the day of the inspection and have not been in attendance since. The Early Education Principal/Director stated that she thought the Licensing Specialist had received the Release of Information forms and criminal background check results. Going forward, the Early Education Principal/Director agreed to only let employees work with the children once she has been notified from the OCC that they have been fully cleared.”

13A.17.06.04A(1)

“1 preschool substitute who was hired April 2023 does not have a medical evaluation on file. The director is working on obtaining a medical evaluation for the K4 teacher and 1 preschool substitute as they were just hired at the beginning of the school year. Please forward a copy of these 3 medical evaluations to the OCC once obtained.”