VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cornerstone Christian Academy
16210 Elementary Drive
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 623-7164

VDSS Contact: Katie Gifford (276) 698-9981

Inspection Date: Oct. 24, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-790 Staff Qualifications & Training 8VAC20-790 Physical Plant 8VAC20-790 Staffing & Supervision 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Special Services

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was completed from10:50amuntil 2:30pm. by the inspector and the licensing administrator. There were 15 children and two staff present. This center is located in a private school and other support staff were in the building. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 staff records and 5 children?s records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violation were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Thank you for your cooperation.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-5
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on observation, the playground accessible to children had an injury hazard. Evidence: 1. The climbing wall had approximately 5 bolts 1/2-1 inch long on the interior side which are a protrusion hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Materials will be ordered to cover the bolts.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not have fingerprinting completed before the hire date. Evidence: 1. Staff #2, #3 and #5 had fingerprint results in the file but they were not completed before being hired.
Plan of Correction:	The HR staff will get the required paperwork completed.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review, the center did not have the required background checks on an employee who had lived out of state within the last 5 years. Evidence: 1. Employee #5 was hired 7/1/23 and stated on the sworn statement they had lived out of state with in the last 5 years and the required background checks for that state had not been completed. A criminal record check, and a sex offender registry check, are required to be completed before the hire date. and central registry check results are to be completed within 45 days of hire.
Plan of Correction:	The HR staff will get the required paperwork completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the center did not have employees complete the required background checks. Evidence: 1. Employee #3 (DOH 7/1/22) and #4 (DOH 7/1/2023) did not have sworn statements in the file before employment. 2. Employee #2 and #3 and #5 (DOH 7/1/23) did not have central registry within 30 days of employment completed. 3. The HR director verified the documents were not in the file as required.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.