VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Varlie Thompson
420 Lewis Lane
Heathsville, VA 22473
(804) 724-0063

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Aug. 18, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 22.1 Background Checks Code; storage of firearms 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 08/18/2023 from approximately 9:50 am to 11:25 am. There were five children in care, ranging in ages from 1 to 3 years with two caregivers supervising for a total of 12 points. A total of two caregiver records and 3 child records were reviewed. The record for one household member was reviewed. The children were observed playing with toys during the inspection. The caregiver?s interactions with the children were positive. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider. Please complete the plan of correction and date to be corrected for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word corrected is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact NeShara Gaston, Licensing Inspector at 540-280-0742 or e-mail neshara.gaston@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records, the provider failed to obtain a criminal history record check prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Caregiver #2 (date employment: 7/31/23) documented a criminal history check dated 8/8/23. 2. The provider confirmed the date of hire for Caregiver #2 during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records, the provider failed to obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a current report of Tuberculosis Screening. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #2 (date employment: 7/31/23) documented a tuberculosis screening dated 8/8/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-C
Description:	Based on documentation reviewed and interview, the provider failed to ensure all household pets (dogs or cats) are vaccinated for rabies and treated for fleas, ticks or worms as needed. Evidence: 1.The provider's 3 dogs were observed in the backyard during the inspection. 2.The vaccinations for one dog expired on 7/27/2022 and a second dog?s vaccinations expired on 8/11/2022. 3. During an interview, the provider confirmed the vaccinations were expired.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.