VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Winifred Parkes
1520 Lakeview Avenue
Richmond, VA 23220
(804) 278-9563

VDSS Contact: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Oct. 23, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection (SHSI) was initiated and concluded on October 23, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. There was 1 child in care and one caregiver present. A monitoring inspection was also conducted on this date. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to me within five business days from today. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s). The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with subsidy regulations, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-170-C
Description:	Based on review of one household members record and interview, the vendor did not ensure that one household member undergo a background check in accordance with 22.1-289.040 of the Code of Virginia; (ii) shall not have been convicted of a barrier crime as defined in ? 19.2-392.02 of the Code of Virginia; and (iii) is not the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Evidence: 1. During the inspection, Caregiver #1 could not locate the background checks for Household Member #1. 2. Caregiver #1 stated Household Member #1 has lived in the house for years and required background checks for Household Member #1 had been obtained. 3. The record for the vendor maintained by the Virginia Department of Education did not contain information regarding background checks for Household Member #1.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-B
Description:	Based on interview, the vendor failed to maintain a written hard copy of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: When asked to see the written record of daily attendance the vendor stated that she did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-190-A
Description:	Based on interview, the vendor failed to maintain, and keep at the family day home, written or electronic information for each enrolled child, which shall be made available upon request. Evidence: When asked to view the record for child #1 the vendor stated that it was not at the home because the child's parent took it. Child #1 was in attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-210-B
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor failed to ensure that caregivers undergo TB screenings at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record for caregiver #1 contained documentation of a TB screening dated 09/17/2021. A repeat screening was due on or before 09/17/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-250-F
Description:	Based on review of one caregiver record and interview, the vendor did not ensure one caregiver that worked directly with children obtained at least 16 hours of training annually, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #1 did not contain annual training hours. Caregiver #1 stated the required 16 hours of annual training was not completed
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-260-D
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a knife block on the kitchen counter with multiple knives in it.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-A-1
Description:	Based on documentation review, and interview, the vendor failed to practice evacuation procedures at least monthly. Evidence: The last drill documented on the drill log was dated 08/04/2023. When interviewed the vendor acknowledged that a drill was not practiced during the month of September.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.