VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms Shaneka Tyler Parson
3900 Elsie Drive
N. dinwiddie, VA 23803
(804) 203-5516

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: March 28, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 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 today, March 28, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 10:30 am until 1:10 pm. There were six children present with two caregivers supervising for a value of 12 points. Children were observed playing in centers with blocks, doll house and painting an Easter art project. Later children listened to a story before napping. 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 seven child records, two caregiver records, and two household member records were reviewed. The inspectors interacted with the provider and children in care. 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure al areas of the home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence; The stairwell leading down from the deck to the backyard has one wooden step that is cracked length wise across the top and leans forward when stepped on posing a tripping hazard. The stairs are used by children in care to get to the backyard.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have my husband repair the step.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation and review of children?s records, the provider did not ensure children under two years of age did not have access to stairs. Evidence: Child #6, 21 months in age, was in attendance on March 28, 2023. The stairs leading to the second floor did not have a gate or barrier that would prevent access to the stairs by children in care who were under two years of age.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will install a gate at the bottom of the stairs.