VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Tina Stokes
857 Workwood Road
Norfolk, VA 23513
(919) 593-4812

Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307

Inspection Date: July 13, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/13/2022. At the time of entrance, 3 children totaling 7 points were in care with the provider. The record sample size consisted of 3 children's records and the provider's record. The children in care were observed engaging with the provider, participating in lunch and free play. There have been no injuries since the last inspection and no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are noted in the violation narrative and were discussed with the provider during the exit meeting at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all household medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. The provider's medication was within the reach of children in their open bedroom. 2. Provider confirmed that the bedroom door was open during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Provide will ensure household medications are locked.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(enrolled 2/9/22) did not contain the address for one of the two required emergency contacts, medication administration policy, and information for parents. 2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not in child #2's record during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will get this information from parent at pick up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-290
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There were multiple sharp kitchen knives in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen accessible to children in care. 2. The provider confirmed that the knives were in a drawer with no child proof latch.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will put a child latch on the drawer.