VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Noah-Christian Community Center, Inc.
402 S. Colorado Street
Salem, VA 24153
(540) 375-4520

VDSS Contact: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Sept. 27, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1-3408 Must be MAT Certified. 32.1 Report by person other than physician 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect 63.2(17) License & Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities & Programs.

Comments:

The Licensing Inspector for Noah Christian Community Center pre-school conducted an unannounced RECDC Monitor Inspection on Friday, September 27, 2019. Licensing Inspector arrived & started inspection at 10:00 AM and concluded at 12:00 PM. There were a total of three 4 year old children present under the direct care and guidance of one (1) staff member. Information for two (2) staff members was reviewed. Areas of non-compliance & the Risk Assessment were reviewed with the Center Director during the exit interview on September 27, 2019. If you have any questions, the Licensing Inspector for this facility can be reached at (540) 309-2397.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-2
Description:	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 information for two (2) staff members. Information for Staff #1 and Staff #2, did not include evidence of completed Central Registry (CPS) Background Check nor evidence of a completed Sworn Disclosure.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (9/27/2019)
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to disclose in writing to the parents or guardians of the children in the center the fact that it is exempt from licensure and has posted the fact that it is exempt from licensure in a visible location on the premises, the physical facilities, enrollment capacity, food services, health requirements for staff, public liability insurance and the qualifications of the personnel employed therein. EVIDENCE: Required written disclosures have not been provided to the parents or guardians of the children in the center. The Center's letter of exemption was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Center Director will post required disclosures and the letter of exemption.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1716-A-8
Description:	Based on inspection, the Center failed to ensure a person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation is present at the child day center whenever children are present or at any other location in which children attending the child day center are present. EVIDENCE: There was not at least 1 staff member present during today's inspection who is currently certified in first aid and CPR.
Plan of Correction:	Center Director will obtain documentation of completed First Aid & CPR certification.
Standard #:	63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on record review, the Center failed to ensure each employee, volunteer or any other person who is expected to be alone with one or more children enrolled has submitted documentation of completed Fingerprint Background Check before employment/commencement of service. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed information for 2 staff members. Information for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not include evidence of completed fingerprinting Background Check.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will send documentation to the Licensing Inspector that the background checks have been requested no later than 10 days following this notification date (9/27/2019).