VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Life Church of the Roanoke Valley
7422 Deer Branch Road
Roanoke, VA 24019
(540) 563-5140

VDSS Contact: Monique Anderson (540) 309-2397

Inspection Date: June 28, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 32.1 Report by person other than physician 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Special Services 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training

Comments:

Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced Annual Subsidy Inspection on June 28, 2023. There were 102 children ages 8 months to 9 years old present under the direct care of 14 staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records and 5 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Monique D. Anderson Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone # 540.309.2397 monique.anderson@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-560-A
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff are evaluated by a health professional and is issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB); and to ensure documentation of the screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #3, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a TB screening submitted at the time of employment. Hire date for Staff #3 is 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.
Plan of Correction:	TB Screenings have been completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-B
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure within the first 90 days of employment, staff who work directly with children complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #1 and Staff #2 have not completed the 10-hour VA Preservice training. Date of hire for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022
Plan of Correction:	Staff #2?s Pre-Service training certificate was shown to inspector on day of inspection and has been printed and added to their employee file. Staff #1?s pre-service training has been completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-C
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to provide staff with orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children, and within seven days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include documentation that the orientation training was completed. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023, Staff #2 12/19/2022, Staff #3 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff Orientation documentation has been updated to each staff member?s file, demonstrating that orientation requirements were met during their first week of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-600-D-1
Description:	Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children obtains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1 and #2 did not include documentation of CPR and first aid certification completed within 90 days of employment. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022.
Plan of Correction:	CPR Cards have been printed and added to employee?s files.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-650-C-3
Description:	Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks located near the toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: The hot water temperature registered 124.3 degrees F in the hall bathroom located on the 2nd floor used by the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Temperature control was turned down on hot water heater.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-790-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. EVIDENCE: In the Little Ones toddler classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous air spray stored in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction:	Air freshener was removed during inspection. Staff were reminded about our policy of not using air fresheners or having chemicals where children can access them.