Ms. Sovonia Golden
703 Delaware Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 254-5951
Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568
Inspection Date: Jan. 25, 2022 and Jan. 26, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22VAC40-111 Administration
22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Care of Children
22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease
22VAC40-111 Medication Administration
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-111 Nutrition
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
- Comments:
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This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews (if applicable) and a virtual tour of the program (if applicable).
A renewal inspection was initiated on January 25, 2022 and concluded on January 26, 2022. The provider was contacted by telephone and a inspection was conducted. There were 4 children present, ranging in ages from 6 months to age 4, with 2 staff supervising. 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 2 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-730-D Description: Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence: In the kitchen, in an unlocked cabinet above the counter there were six nonprescription medications were observed.Plan of Correction: All medications will be locked up at all times.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-60-B Description: Based on record review and provider interviews, the licensee, the provider did not ensure a child's record shall contain all the required information.
Evidence: The following was missing from the children's records as confirmed by provider;
1)The record for child #1 did not include a name, address and telephone number for a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
2)The record for child #2 did not include written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds.Plan of Correction: #1 A emergency contact will be added. #2 The authorization has been signed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-70-B Description: Based on record review and provider interviews, the licensee, the provider did not ensure to obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information in related to pro- visions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan.
Evidence: The record for child #2 did not include a parent signature related to emergency preparedness / response plan. Child #2 first date of attendance was 12-7-2021. Parent of child #2 signed the emergency preparedness / response plan on 1-25-2022.Plan of Correction: The form has been signed, just not the date of enrollment.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-280 Description: Based on observation and provider interviews the provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children.
Evidence: On the washing located in the same space as the restroom used by the children was a container of clothes detergent pods. The container was labeled "keep out of reach of children" and at least one of the other statements "warning", "hazardous" and "flammable.Plan of Correction: The laundry doors will stay closed and locked during daycare hours.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-320-G Description: Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensue wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider.
Evidence: There was not documentation of an annual fireplace inspection available for review.Plan of Correction: The fireplace will be inspected.
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