VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Sovonia Golden
703 Delaware Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 254-5951

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: July 19, 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 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review and a virtual tour of the program. An initial monitoring inspection was initiated on July 19, 2021 and concluded on July 19, 2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were no children present and only the provider was the only staff. 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 provider staff records and 1 household member's 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:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not provider/ household member's medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In an unlocked kitchen cabinet, the following household medication was observed (allergy medication, pain reliever medication and vitamins). The provider confirmed the medication was not stored in a locked place.
Plan of Correction:	Provider purchased lock to ensure medications are locked at all times.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-770
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure they had all required emergency equipment / supplies. Evidence: The provider confirmed there was not a battery operated weather band radio available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Provider purchased a weather band radio from Amazon.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-390-B
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews ,the provider did not ensure that each child who is under the age of two shall have an individual location in which to keep clothing, toys, and belongings that is accessible to the caregiver and parent. Evidence: Provider confirmed there was not a location for children's belongings.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will purchase cubbies for children to store belongings.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-430-A
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews ,the provider did not ensure that children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs. Evidence: Stairs with 2 risers were observed and there was not a barrier/ gate to prevent access by children. Provider confirmed there was not a barrier / gate.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will purchase proper gates to ensure safety to all children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-430-D
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews ,the provider did not ensure protective barriers or guardrails on sides of stairs shall be constructed to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped. Evidence: A hand rail with two connecting slats to the stairs was observed. The provider confirmed the space between the slats was large enough that it would not prevent a child from crawling or falling though.
Plan of Correction:	Provider has added slat to guard rail to ensure safety.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-450-C
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure bathroom doors with locks shall be designed to permit opening of the locked door from the outside with a readily accessible opening device. Evidence: The bathroom door designated for childcare children had a lock that would not be unlocked from the outside. The provider did not have a device that would unlock the door.
Plan of Correction:	Provider changed lock so the bathroom door can be unlocked from inside/outside.