Disciples of Christ Fellowship Ministries
2719 Colonial Avenue, SW
Roanoke, VA 24015
(540) 204-0409
VDSS Contact: Nicole Scott (804) 588-2372
Inspection Date: Feb. 20, 2024
Complaint Related: Yes
- 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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Two Licensing Inspectors conducted an unannounced Religiously Exempt Code Complaint Inspection on February 20, 2024 in response to allegations received by the licensing office on January 12, 2024, in the areas of adult to child ratios, and building maintenance. Upon arrival at 3:00 PM, there were 17 children ages 3 months through 8 years old present under the care of 3 staff. Licensing Inspectors reviewed 2 staff records. The investigation of the complaint was initiated on January 17, 2024 and findings were reviewed on March 6, 2024.
As the information gathered during the investigation support the allegations, the complaint is determined to be ?VALID.?
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A Complaint related: No Description: Based on inspection, the Center failed to post the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises.
EVIDENCE:
The religious exempt certificate was not posted in a conspicuous location visible to the parents and the public.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-2 Complaint related: No Description: Based on observation, the center failed to be in compliance with applicable laws and regulations with regard to building codes, and/or the Uniform Statewide Building Code.
EVIDENCE:
1. There were 10 children in care under the age of 2-1/2 years old. Per the Building Official, the maximum number of children under the age of 2-1/2 years old cannot exceed 5 children.
2. Attendance documents for billed subsidy recorded more than 5 children under the age of 2-1/2 years old were in attendance on the following dates: 2/1/24, 2/2/24, 2/6/24, 2/8/24, 2/9/24, and 2/14/24. Children ranged in age from 3 months to 23 months.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-3-b Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on observations, the Center failed to maintain 1 staff member to 5 children from ages 16 months to 24 months.
EVIDENCE:
Upon arrival at 3:00 PM, there were 11 children in care with 2 staff members. The youngest child was 18 months. 3 staff would be required.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Complaint related: No Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on observation, the Center failed to have Fingerprint Background Checks completed for each staff person before date of employment.
EVIDENCE:
Fingerprint Background Checks were unavailable for Staff #2 (unknown date of hire). Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Complaint related: No Description: REPEAT VIOLATION
Based on record review, the Center failed to have Sworn Disclosure Background Check completed for each staff person before date of employment; Center failed to have Central Registry Background Check completed for each staff person by the end of the 30th day of employment.
EVIDENCE:
1 Staff #1 (date of hire 11/06/2023) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement. Staff #1 was observed working with children during the inspection.
2 Staff #2 (date of hire unknown) did not have a Sworn Disclosure Statement. Staff #2 was observed working with children during the inspection.
3 Staff #1 (date of hire 11/06/2023) did not have a Central Registry Check completed within 30 days of hire.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
