VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gedell Gresham
3350 Mattaponi Avenue
West point, VA 23181
(804) 843-4818

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: June 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, June 28, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 12:00pm until 1:30 pm. There were ten children present with two caregiver supervising for a value of 17 points. Children were observed playing with balls, the kitchen set and blocks. Later children had prepared for nap. 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 eight children?s records, two caregiver records and two household member records were reviewed. The inspectors interacted with the caregiver 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 #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on review of eight children?s records, the provider did not annually obtain the parents signed acknowledgement of the emergency contact information review. Evidence: 1. The most recent acknowledgement of the emergency contact information for child #4 was dated 03/18/2018, exceeding the annual requirements. 2. The most recent acknowledgement of the emergency contact information for child #8 was dated 04/03/2017, exceeding the annual requirements.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have the parents review the record and sign it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of eight children?s records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the child?s physical prior to the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance for two children?s records. Evidence: 1. The record of Child #3, enrolled 01/23/2023, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance. 2. The record of Child #6, enrolled 01/03/2023, did not have documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will ask the parent to bring me a copy of the physical.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure areas and furnishing of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: Two sheets of wooden latus were observed on the ground near the slide. The latus had multiple nails that were protruding upward and posed a risk of puncturing a child in care.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have the latus removed from the yard.