VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Norma Francis
635 Hoke Drive
Petersburg, VA 23805
(845) 507-3246

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: April 20, 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 renewal inspection was conducted today, April 20, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 1:20 pm until 3:00 pm. There were two children present with one caregiver supervising for a value of five points. Children were napping at the time of the inspector?s arrival. Later children were observed preparing for snack and playing with toys. 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 two child records, and one caregiver 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 #:	8VAC20-800-940-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not maintain an operable thermometer to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: 1. The refrigerator and freezer being used to store food for the children in care did not contain a thermometer to monitor the temperature. 2. The provider stated she had purchased the new mini refrigerator to use for the children?s food. The refrigerator in use for the household contained a built in thermometer and could not be moved to the new refrigerator.
Plan of Correction:	P the provider: I will purchase a thermometer for the refrigerator that's used for the children's food.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Based on review of two children?s records and interview, the provider did not obtain the parents written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding whether or not the there is liability insurance and the policies for the administration o medications. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (enrolled 03/15/2023) and child #2 (enrolled 04/05/2023), did not contain the written acknowledgement of the receipt of the statement of liability insurance and the policies for administration of medication. 2. The provider stated the information had been provided to the parents, but she did not have the written acknowledgement.
Plan of Correction:	per the provider: I will have a copy ready when they pick up the children to sign for the record.