New Hope Church of Norfolk
3241 & 3223 Argonne Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 857-5315 (129)
VDSS Contact: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: July 7, 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
54.1 Must be MAT Certified
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance given and standards regarding the blinds in the infant room and trimming carpet to prevent tripping hazards were discussed.
- Comments:
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A Religiously Exempt Child Day Center Code Compliance inspection was completed on July 7, 2023 from 9:40am to approximately 11:20am. There were 35 children present and seven staff members. A sample size of five children?s records were reviewed and five staff members. Child and staff interactions were observed during the entire time of the inspection. First Aid Kits and Emergency preparedness drill logs were observed. Inspector was able to view handwashing, free play, and lunch. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. The violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the site director at the exit interview.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the RECDC did not ensure that background checks are completed every five years.
Evidence:
1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 both have their Virginia fingerprints dated May 10, 2018 which expired on May 10, 2023.
2. Director of the RECDC confirmed both Staff #1 and Staff #2's Virginia Fingerprints are expired and report checks were not completed for 2023.Plan of Correction: The center responded with the following: The center will request the Virginia background checks for Staff #1 and Staff #2 and send the results to licensing within 10 business days.
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.
