New Hope Church
8905 Ox Road
Silo Center
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 971-4673
VDSS Contact: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691
Inspection Date: Nov. 2, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 8VAC20-770 Background Checks
? 22.1-289.031 Child Day Center Operated by a
Religious Institution
? 22.1-289.035 Employment for Compensation,
National Background Check Required
? 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Regulations.
- Technical Assistance:
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1. Reviewed electrical outlet cover requirement.
2. Inspector will provide resource information for obtaining background checks.
3. The religious exemption cannot be renewed until a copy of the current fire inspection certificate is submitted.
- Comments:
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Conducted an unannounced inspection at 10:35am. Observed 74 children + 10 direct-care staff in the preschool program. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed in a variety of activities to include: sensory activities, creative play, learning to write alphabet, and indoor/outdoor free-play. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. The facility was found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. A record review was conducted in the before/afterschool program. Areas of non-compliance were found with standards and laws reviewed. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.031-A-6 Description: Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 2 of 8 staff records did not include documentation of a completed health screening. Evidence: There were no health screening documents for Staff #9 + #10. Plan of Correction: Will be completed by a doctor.
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on records requested, it was determined that 1 of 8 staff records did not include a CPS check completed within the last 5 years. Evidence: Staff #2 ? The previous CPS background search was completed on 1/19/16, and was cited as being out of compliance during the 10/26/21 inspection report. There is no documentation of that this has been corrected. Plan of Correction: Will be filled out and mailed
Standard #: 22.1-289.035-B-2 Description: Based on records requested, it was determined that 1 of 8 staff records did not include a criminal record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: There was no documentation that Staff #9 has to-date not completed a criminal record check. Plan of Correction: The inspector was advised that the background check information was given to Staff #9 on 11/7/22.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on records requested, it was determined that 1 of 8 staff records did not include a central registry check (CPS/child abuse/neglect search) within the 1st 30-days of employment, and a sworn disclosure statement prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: Staff #9 ? There was no documentation of a completed CPS check, or sworn disclosure statement. Plan of Correction: The inspector was advised that the background check information was given to Staff #9 on 11/7/22. Will be sent by 12/9
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.
