Cornerstone Christian Academy
16210 Elementary Drive
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164
VDSS Contact: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981
Inspection Date: Sept. 19, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Religious Exempt; Background Checks Code; Carbon Monoxide
32.1 Report by person other than physician
54.1 Must be MAT Certified.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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An unannounced code compliance inspection was conducted; there were 9 children present with two staff supervising. Children were observed playing outside.
The inspector reviewed compliance with code section 22.1-289.031. A total of five children's records and 2 staff records were reviewed.
Playground safety and resilient surfacing were discussed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-6 Description: Based on record review and interview, the provider did not provide the following aspects of the child day center's operations are described in a written statement provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center and made available to the general public: physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for the staff, and public liability insurance. Plan of Correction: The director will be including the required information in the handbook.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-B-5 Description: Based on observation, the playground accessible to children had an injury hazard.
Evidence:
1. The climbing wall had approximately 45 bolts approximately 1/2 inch-1 inch on the interior side (for the foot holds on the other side) which are a protrusion hazard.Plan of Correction: The director and staff will assess the piece of equipment and implement a plan to make the hazard in accessible to children.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-4 Description: Based on record review, the center failed to obtain background checks for an employee who has lived out of state in the last 5 years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 was hired 9/4/22 and has lived out of state within the last 5 years. No out of state background checks) criminal history check, or out of state sexual offender registry) had been completed. Criminal history checks need to be completed for employees prior to the first day of employment if the person lived in non-NFF state.Plan of Correction: Out of state central registry history check and criminal history check will be completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.
Evidence:
1. Staff #2 was hired 9/4/22. The central registry record request was being mailed 9/19. Central registry record checks are to be mailed within 7 days of employment.Plan of Correction: The central registry paperwork was mailed 9/19/22.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
