Tree of Life Ministries
2812 Greenview Drive
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 455-0294
VDSS Contact: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494
Inspection Date: Dec. 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
- Comments:
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Licensing Inspector conducted an unannounced CODE Compliance Inspection on 12/07/2023. There were 61 children ages 3 months to 5 years old present under the direct care of 10 staff. The Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program
- Violations:
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Standard #: 22.1-289.035-A Description: Based on record review of two staff persons, the center failed to ensure that
required background checks are repeated every 5 years per the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
1.Staff # 4 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 2/8/2018. An updated fingerprint
eligibility letter was not provided.
2. Staff # 5 had a fingerprint eligibility letter dated 7/10/2018. An updated fingerprint eligibility letter was not provided.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-770-40-D-2 Description: Based on record review and interview with staff, the Center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire and a signed sworn statement
prior to the hire date.
EVIDENCE:
1. Staff #4 was observed supervising children during the inspection. A return search of the
central registry was not in the record. Staff #5 stated their hire date was in 7-2018.
4. Staff #3 was observed working in the center during the inspection. There was no sworn disclosure statement in the record. Staff #3 stated their hire date was in 10/2023.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.
