Trinity Lutheran Church
6812 River Road
Newport news, VA 23607
(757) 245-2576
VDSS Contact: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: May 4, 2023
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
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Comments:
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A code compliance inspection was initiated on 5/4/2023 and concluded on 5/5/2023. There were 18 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 4, with 3 staff supervising and 1 administrator. The inspector reviewed compliance in background checks and requirements for child day centers operated by religious institution exempt from licensure. A total of 4 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on record review and interview with staff, the center did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint based national criminal record check prior to the first day of employment for each staff.
Evidence: The director confirmed that the record for staff #1 and staff #3 did not contain documentation of a fingerprint check prior to the first day of employment and both staff have been working in a supervisory capacity.Plan of Correction: Completed forms sent to department of state police.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review and staff interview, the center did not ensure that a prospective employee, volunteer, or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in the religious exempt child day center shall undergo a search of the central registry (within 30 days of employment or commencement of service) and have a sworn statement of affirmation (before employment or commencement of service at the facility).
Evidence: The Director confirmed the following staff have been employed and in a supervisory capacity more than 30 days.
1. Staff #3 did not have documentation of a search of the central registry or a sworn statement of affirmation.
2. Staff #4 did not have documentation of a search of the central registry.Plan of Correction: completed forms sent to VA department of social services.
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.
