VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Unique Little Hands Inc.
3000 Godwin Boulevard
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 925-3708

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: April 18, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Administration. 8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training. 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant. 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision. 8VAC20-780 Programs. 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 4/18/2023. There were 29 children, ages 16 months to 4 years old, present with 4 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 5 child records and 5 staff records were reviewed. The inspection started at 10:35 am and concluded at 2:10 pm. 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:

Standard #:	8VAC20-780-270-A
Description:	The licensee did not ensure that aall reas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a broken tricycle on the fenced play yard where toddlers, two year old children and preschool children ages 3 - 4 years old were playing. The tricycle had the back portion of the hard plastic seat broken off and lying on the ground. The edges of the broken plastic were sharp. Staff were not aware where the broken plastic had come from. Upon looking around, the inspector discovered that the broken plastic was missing from a tricycle that a child was riding at that time. The remaining portion of the seat also had sharp edges.
Plan of Correction:	Staff removed the piece of plastic seat as well as the broken tricycle from the play areas and will dispose of it. The program director will remind staff to inspect the toys and equipment each time they take the children outdoors and remove any items that are in disrepair.
Standard #:	8VAC20-780-510-E
Description:	Based on a review of documentation and medication stored on site at the center, the licensee did not ensure that the center's medication procedures include the duration of the parent's authorization provided that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days, and that long term use is only allowed with written authorization from the child's physician. Evidence: The following medications were accompanied by written authorization to administer for more than 10 days, signed by the parent, but not authorized or signed by a physician. 1. Excedrin Migraine pills (accompanied by a non-prescription topical authorization form)authorizing for the school year, signed only by the parent. 2. Children's Allegra accompanied by a medication authorization form signed only by the parent on 3/24/2023.
Plan of Correction:	The program director stated that she would speak with both parents at the time of pick up and either have them complete a current short term medication form for 10 days, or have them take the medication with them and obtain physician authorization to administer the medication long term.