VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Covenant Presbyterian Church
1831 Deyerle Road
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 774-5222

VDSS Contact: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372

Inspection Date: Jan. 5, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified. 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector for Covenant Presbyterian Church conducted an unannounced RECDC Monitor Inspection on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 9:10 AM and concluded at 11:55 PM. There were fifty-eight (58) children ages 8 months-4 years old and twelve (12) staff members present during todays? inspection. Licensing Inspector reviewed information for nine (9) staff members. An exit interview to review areas of non-compliance found during today?s inspection along with the risk assessment was conducted with the center?s representative on 2/05/2020. If you have any questions, the Licensing Inspector for this facility can be reached at (540) 309-2397.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector information for nine (9) staff members. Information for Staff #2 and Staff #6, did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The Center Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (1/05/2020)
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled has submitted documentation of completed Fingerprint Background Check before employment or commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed information for 9 staff members. Information for Staff #3 did not include evidence of completed fingerprinting Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The Center Director will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (1/05/2020)