Life Church of the Roanoke Valley

8VAC20-790-710-1 Complaint related: No

“The following actions or threats are forbidden: striking a child and roughly handling. Staff 3 struck Child 1, age 5 years, on the back and lifted Child 1 by the left arm placing them on their cot.”

8VAC20-790-710-1 Complaint related: No

“The following actions or threats are forbidden: striking a child and roughly handling. Staff 3 struck Child 1, age 5 years, on the back and lifted Child 1 by the left arm placing them on their cot.”

8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The changing pad in classroom 4 had a tear approximately 1 inch.”

8VAC20-790-640-A

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Dawn dish detergent was on the sink in classroom 1 within reach of children. Cleaning wipes were under a desk in classroom 2 within reach of children. Cleaning wipes were on a desk in classroom 3 within reach of children.”

22.1-289.031-A-4

“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #3, who has been employed for two years, annual staff health report was overdue by 6 months.”

8VAC20-790-760-B-3-c

“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering. The changing pad in classroom 4 had a tear approximately 1 inch.”

8VAC20-790-640-A

“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Dawn dish detergent was on the sink in classroom 1 within reach of children. Cleaning wipes were under a desk in classroom 2 within reach of children. Cleaning wipes were on a desk in classroom 3 within reach of children.”

22.1-289.031-A-4

“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. Staff #3, who has been employed for two years, annual staff health report was overdue by 6 months.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Centers must ensure fingerprint background checks are received for each staff person prior to employment. The center did not have a fingerprint background check for Staff #9 who has been employed for approximately 2 years.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Centers must obtain a completed sworn statement for each staff person prior to employment and results of a search of the central registry for staff within 30 days of employment. The center did not have a sworn statement for Staff #9 who has been employed for approximately 2 years. The center did not have central registry search results for Staff # 8 (employed approximately 1 year) or Staff #7 (employed approximately 1 year).”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to complete the appropriate background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a copy of the criminal history record check from one previously resided state for Staff #7, who has been employed for approximately 1 year.”

8VAC20-790-710-4

“Withholding food or water is forbidden. Interviews with staff revealed that a 4 year old child had their milk thrown away by Staff #2 because the child was being disruptive.”

8VAC20-790-710-1

“Physical punishment, including striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, are forbidden. Interviews with staff revealed that two preschool age children were roughly handled by Staff #2.”

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Centers must ensure fingerprint background checks are received for each staff person prior to employment. The center did not have a fingerprint background check for Staff #9 who has been employed for approximately 2 years.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Centers must obtain a completed sworn statement for each staff person prior to employment and results of a search of the central registry for staff within 30 days of employment. The center did not have a sworn statement for Staff #9 who has been employed for approximately 2 years. The center did not have central registry search results for Staff # 8 (employed approximately 1 year) or Staff #7 (employed approximately 1 year).”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“The center is required to complete the appropriate background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not obtain a copy of the criminal history record check from one previously resided state for Staff #7, who has been employed for approximately 1 year.”

8VAC20-790-710-4

“Withholding food or water is forbidden. Interviews with staff revealed that a 4 year old child had their milk thrown away by Staff #2 because the child was being disruptive.”

8VAC20-790-710-1

“Physical punishment, including striking a child, roughly handling or shaking a child, are forbidden. Interviews with staff revealed that two preschool age children were roughly handled by Staff #2.”

8VAC20-790-650-C-3

“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks located near the toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: The hot water temperature registered 124.3 degrees F in the hall bathroom located on the 2nd floor used by the children in care.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children obtains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1 and #2 did not include documentation of CPR and first aid certification completed within 90 days of employment. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022.”

8VAC20-790-600-C

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to provide staff with orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children, and within seven days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include documentation that the orientation training was completed. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023, Staff #2 12/19/2022, Staff #3 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure within the first 90 days of employment, staff who work directly with children complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #1 and Staff #2 have not completed the 10-hour VA Preservice training. Date of hire for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022”

8VAC20-790-560-A

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff are evaluated by a health professional and is issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB); and to ensure documentation of the screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #3, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a TB screening submitted at the time of employment. Hire date for Staff #3 is 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-790-A

“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. EVIDENCE: In the Little Ones toddler classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous air spray stored in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to the children.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with Center Director, the Center failed to complete out-of-state background checks for staff who have lived out of state in the past five years - Criminal record check & sex offender check before 1st day of employment and child abuse & neglect ( CPS ) check requested within 30 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #1 indicated on the Sworn Disclosure that they had lived out-of-the state within 5 years prior to employment. Out-of-state Background Checks have not been completed. Employment date for Staff #1 1/23/2023 Staff #3 indicated on the Sworn Disclosure that they had lived out-of-the state within 5 years prior to employment. Out-of-state Background Checks have not been completed. Employment date for Staff #3 4/05/2023.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check before employment/commencement of service and Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of a completed Child Protective Services Background check within 30 days of employment. Employment date for Staff #1 1/23/2023, Staff #3 4/05/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-650-C-3

“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to ensure sinks located near the toilets are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees F. EVIDENCE: The hot water temperature registered 124.3 degrees F in the hall bathroom located on the 2nd floor used by the children in care.”

8VAC20-790-600-D-1

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff who work directly with children obtains certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1 and #2 did not include documentation of CPR and first aid certification completed within 90 days of employment. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022.”

8VAC20-790-600-C

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to provide staff with orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children, and within seven days of the date of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not include documentation that the orientation training was completed. Date of employment for Staff #1 1/23/2023, Staff #2 12/19/2022, Staff #3 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-600-B

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure within the first 90 days of employment, staff who work directly with children complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #1 and Staff #2 have not completed the 10-hour VA Preservice training. Date of hire for Staff #1 1/23/2023 and Staff #2 12/19/2022”

8VAC20-790-560-A

“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure staff are evaluated by a health professional and is issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB); and to ensure documentation of the screening is submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #3, #4 and #5 did not include documentation of a TB screening submitted at the time of employment. Hire date for Staff #3 is 4/05/2023, Staff #4 5/30/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”

8VAC20-790-790-A

“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. EVIDENCE: In the Little Ones toddler classroom, Licensing Inspector observed hazardous air spray stored in an unlocked cabinet that was accessible to the children.”

22.1-289.035-B-4

“Based on record review and discussion with Center Director, the Center failed to complete out-of-state background checks for staff who have lived out of state in the past five years - Criminal record check & sex offender check before 1st day of employment and child abuse & neglect ( CPS ) check requested within 30 days of employment. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Staff #1 indicated on the Sworn Disclosure that they had lived out-of-the state within 5 years prior to employment. Out-of-state Background Checks have not been completed. Employment date for Staff #1 1/23/2023 Staff #3 indicated on the Sworn Disclosure that they had lived out-of-the state within 5 years prior to employment. Out-of-state Background Checks have not been completed. Employment date for Staff #3 4/05/2023.”

8VAC20-770-40-D-2

“Based on review of staff information, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled in a religious exempt child day center has completed Sworn Disclosure Background Check before employment/commencement of service and Central Registry Background Check within 30 days of employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #3, and #4 did not include documentation of a completed Child Protective Services Background check within 30 days of employment. Employment date for Staff #1 1/23/2023, Staff #3 4/05/2023 and Staff #5 5/24/2023.”