Southside Church of the Nazarene

“Based on interview, the center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and post the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises, the qualifications of the personnel employed therein. Evidence: Administration stated that they do not disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure. Administration also stated that they do not have a posting in the center stating that they are exempt from licensure or the qualifications of the personnel employed therein.”

“Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 4, date of employment 01/29/24, did not contain a staff health report. Administration confirmed that the record for staff #4 did not contain a staff health report. 2. The record for staff # 10, date of employment 02/26/24, did not contain a staff health report. Administration confirmed that the record for staff #10 did not contain a staff health report.”

“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a sworn statement from a staff member prior to employment and the results of search of central registry record check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #10, date of employment 02/26/24, did not contain a sworn statement. Staff # 10 was working with a group of children. 2. The record for staff #1, date of employment 12/11/23 did not contain the results of a search of the central registry background check. 3. The record for staff #2, date of employment 08/17/23, did not contain the results of a search of the central registry background check.”

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 3/20/2023) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 2. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 9/22/2022) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 3. The record of staff #6 (employment date: 7/25/2022) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. 4. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 1/23/2023) did not have documentation showing that they have been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision.”

“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 eight 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.”

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure five of eight staff records contained documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 11/7/2022) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 11/9/2022. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 8/19/2022) had documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results dated 3/3/2023. 3. The record of staff #3 (employment date: 11/8/2012) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results. 4. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 3/20/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results. 5. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 9/22/2022) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results. 6. The record of staff #6 (employment date: 7/25/2022) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results. 7. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 1/23/2023) did not have documentation of fingerprint based national criminal history search results.”

“Based on record review, the center did not ensure eight of eight staff records had documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment and a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (employment date: 11/7/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 2. The record of staff #2 (employment date: 8/19/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 3. The record of staff #3 (employment date: 11/8/2012) did not have documentation of central registry results. 4. The record of staff #4 (employment date: 3/20/2023) did not have documentation of a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 5. The record of staff #5 (employment date: 9/22/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 6. The record of staff #6 (employment date: 7/25/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 7. The record of staff #7 (employment date: 10/31/2022) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation. 8. The record of staff #8 (employment date: 1/23/2023) did not have documentation of central registry results and a completed sworn statement or affirmation.”