VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gail Wooddy-Mawyer
3012 Pinehurst Road
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-3395

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: June 8, 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 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 from 9:30am to approximately 11:00am to determine the provider?s compliance with licensing standards. During this inspection, there were five children in care in the care of two caregivers. The children were observed in their designated areas in the home, interacting with peers, playing with age appropriate toys, and outside. The areas of childcare, kitchen, the indoor and outdoor play areas were inspected. The caregivers were observed having positive interactions with the children. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The first aid kit and emergency supplies, daily attendance, and emergency drills were reviewed. Four children?s records, two caregivers, and one household members? 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 #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, the family day home that was built before 2015 and that serves preschool-age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1) The family day home was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2) During interviews, the provider confirmed the home did not have a carbon monoxide detector on site at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	A carbon monoxide detector will be purchased and installed in the home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on a review of four children's records and interviews, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance for one child. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, did not contain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the physical examination for Child #4 was not obtained within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	A physical examination will be required for each child within 30 days of enrollment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-30-A
Description:	Based on observations and interviews, the provider did not ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations. Evidence: 1) The provider's zoning permit requires a conditional use permit for any family day home that employs persons from outside the home. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported she does not have a conditional use permit from zoning to authorize the provider to employ a caregiver who is not a resident of the home. 3) Caregiver #2 was observed providing care during the inspection. Caregiver #2 confirmed she does not reside in the home.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for one child enrolled. Evidence: 1) Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, was identified as a child that was enrolled at the family day home. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported the record for Child #4 could not be located.
Plan of Correction:	The missing forms will be obtained and filed by the end of the week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that one child had been adequately immunized prior to enrollment. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, did not contain immunizations at the time of enrollment. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the immunizations for Child #4 were not obtained at the time of enrollment.
Plan of Correction:	In the future, immunizations will be obtained at the time of enrollment.