New Temple Grove Ministries

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of glass cleaner in the children’s bathroom. The warning label states, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 2.In the two’s classroom, there were two containers of disinfectant wipes and two cans of disinfectant spray unlocked. All four cleaning products have a warning label stating, ?Keep out of reach of children.? 3.Staff #1 confirmed that there were cleaning products unlocked in the two’s classroom and children’s bathroom.”

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that staff be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB) within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (date of hire 9/07/21) had her TB screening completed on 12/07/21 which is three months after their hire date. 2. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) had her TB screening completed on 3/21/22 which is 6 months after their hire date. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that both Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have their TB screening within the last 30 days of the date of employment.”

“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that areas and equipment of the center be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; protruding nails, bolts, or other components that entangle clothing or skin; and unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: 1. In the 4 year old classroom, there is an area of peeling paint (approximately 4 feet long) to the bottom of the wall in reach of children. A child was napping less than one foot from the peeling paint area. 2. Staff #4 confirmed there was peeling paint in reach of children in care.”

“Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the criminal record check and child abuse and neglect ( CPS ) check for staff that lived out of state, in the past five years, were requested in the appropriate timeframe of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of hire 9/01/21) lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past 5 years per their Sworn Statement signed on 8/30/21. There is no out of state background check that was completed for Staff #3. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no out of state background checks and CPS checks were completed for Staff #3.”