VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

New Life Community Ministries
3705 Strawberry Plains Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
(757) 358-8641

VDSS Contact: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261

Inspection Date: April 5, 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

Comments:

A code compliance inspection was conducted on April 5, 2023. There were no children present. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, and emergency supplies. A total of two staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable code sections and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A
Description:	Based on observation, facility did not ensure that is facility exemption status is posted in a visible location. Evidence: Facility notification of exemption status was not posted in the facility.
Plan of Correction:	Department's letter of exemption was located and posted during inspection.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-A-6
Description:	Based on observation, facility did not ensure that the required information is available to the general public. Evidence: The written statement regarding physical facilities, enrollment capacity, foodservices, health requirements for staff and public liability insurance was not available for the general public.
Plan of Correction:	Form completed will be located and posted in the facility.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-3
Description:	Based on interview, facility did not ensure there is an established procedures to ensure there is a person trained to perform daily health screening and exclusion of sick children. Evidence: Staff stated they do not have anyone trained in daily health screening and exclusion of sick children.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will enroll in the class to get the certificate.
Standard #:	22.1-289.031-B-7
Description:	Based on interview, facility has not established required procedures. Evidence: Staff stated they have not established procedures for reporting serious injuries and/or deaths.
Plan of Correction:	Procedures will be established and written.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 2 staff have a national fingerprint check letter of eligibility prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The records for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a national fingerprint check letter of eligibility.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will circle back around and call the number provided to check on submission. Staff will check with staff that received central registry search results to see if these letters were received. Staff will re-submit if necessary.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-2
Description:	Based on review, facility did not ensure 2 of 2 staff have a completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The records for staff #1 and staff #2 did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will identify this page and will answer the questions. The form will be disseminated into the files.