VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Vanessa Parker
1762 Hancock Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 277-5356

Current Inspector: Heather Harrell (757) 334-4329

Inspection Date: May 11, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 5/11/22 from 11:05am until 12:40pm. At the time of entrance, there were 7 children in care, for a total of 14 points, with the provider. A sample of 4 children's records and 3 provider/household member/assistant records were reviewed. Children were observed engaging in free play, watching an education program on television and transitioning to lunch. First aid and emergency supplies, the emergency preparedness plan, documentation of emergency practice drills and family day home postings were reviewed. The provider stated there have been no accidents or injuries to children in care since the last inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law. Violations are listed on the violation notice and were discussed with theprovider during the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The records for child 1 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) and child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 2 are lacking documentation of physical examinations.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: The parents of child 1 and child 2 will be contacted and a copy of their physicals will be obtained and placed in their record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation that the provider obtained verification of the identity and age of the child. Child 1 has a date of enrollment of 3/25/22 and was in care on the day of the inspection. 2. The provider confirmed that verification of the identity and age of child 1 was not obtained from the parent.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: The provider will view child 1's birth certificate and document it in the child's record.