VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lisa Brooks
717 Graystone Way
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 399-2292

Current Inspector: Emily Walsh (757) 404-2575

Inspection Date: March 16, 2021 and March 23, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring/renewal inspection was initiated on 3/16/2021 and concluded on 3/23/2021. The provider was contacted by email to initiate the inspection. There were 4 children present and the provider. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 caregiver/household records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based upon review of two children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: 1. The only information in the record for child 1, who began attending on 3/14/2021, was a copy of the birth certificate and the child's immunization record. 2. The provider verified that she did not have the required enrollment forms for child 1.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Child 1's parent did not complete all required information in the enrollment packet so the packet was returned to the parent last night and she did not bring it back this morning. I have emergency contact numbers for the parent in my telephone. I will require the parent to return all completed forms before the child can continue attending. In the future, I will not allow a child to attend until all required paperwork has been completed and returned.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-280
Description:	Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous substances and supplies are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There were several gallon jugs of bleach, a container of laundry detergent and container of sanitizing wipes stored on top of the washing machine that is in an area accessible to the children. 2. The provide acknowledged the location of thecleaning products, stating that the home has limited storage space.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Our home has limited storage space. The children cannot reach on top of the washing machine, however the cleaning products will be moved to a locked location.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-430-A
Description:	Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that children under the age of two years of age and children over two years who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision do not have access to stairs. Evidence: 1. Although there is a gate at the bottom of the stairway to the home's upstairs, it was not securely latched. 2. The provider verified that the gate currently does not latch securely.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: The gate will be fixed so that it can be securely latched at all times while children are in care.