Ms. Jenita Harris
2207 Des Moines Avenue
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 339-1991
Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784
Inspection Date: May 12, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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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 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
- Technical Assistance:
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Reminder:
Two shelter-in-place practice drills are required annually.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/12/2022 from 10:04 am - 11:10 am. At the time of entrance there were two children in care with the provider. The ages of the children counted for a total of four points. Children were observed during morning program time which included a matching game, music and completion of bubble painting. Records were reviewed for the two children in care, the provider and one household member.
Violations were found in the area of administration, physical environment and required postings. These violations are listed on the violation notice and were reviewed with the provider at the conclusion of the inspection.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-60-A Description: Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that children's records contain all required elements.
Evidence:
1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the home address and place of employment for one parent.Plan of Correction: The provider stated:
The parent has been out of the country until last week.
The parent of child 1 will be asked to provide this information at pick-up today.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-240-A Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that outside areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. Four screws were observed protruding from the back of the fence panel play board where the play objects have been attached.
a. The screws have a sharp point and could injure a child's finger if touched.Plan of Correction: The provider stated:
These screws had been covered however, they must have come off with the rain.
New coverings will be placed over the tips of each exposed screw to close up the sharp point.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility shall be posted.
Evidence:
The findings from the most recent monitoring inspection, conducted 10/22/2021, were not posted.Plan of Correction: The provider stated the inspection summary had been posted but was taken down recently when the parent board was updated.
Going forward, the inspection reports will remain posted.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
