VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tammy Brown
192 Azure Drive
Colonial beach, VA 22443
(540) 656-3487

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: June 22, 2023

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today, June 22, 2023. The inspector was on site from approximately 10:00 am until 12:00 pm. There were seven family day home children and two resident children present with two caregivers supervising for a value of 16 points. Children were observed creating patterns with blocks with one caregiver. Children also looked at books and listened to a story. 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 and two caregiver record and two household member records were reviewed. The inspector 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 #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on review of two caregiver?s records and interview, the provider did not obtained background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 05/30/2018, exceeding five years. 2. The record for caregiver #2 contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 05/30/2018, exceeding five years. 3. The provider confirmed a request to update the fingerprint national criminal record check had not yet been requested.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will request the updated background checks today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of eight children?s records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record of child #7, enrolled 07/19/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from enrollment.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will ask the parent for a new copy.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-270-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure firearms were stored in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet and apart from ammunition. Evidence: The locked case containing firearms also contained a box of ammunition. The provider confirmed that the ammunition was not stored separate from the firearms.
Plan of Correction:	Pert he provider: I will separate the ammunition from the firearms and ensure both are locked.