VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Angela Ferebee
8201 Mercer Drive
Norfolk, VA 23505
(757) 236-5332

Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda (757) 636-3427

Inspection Date: March 11, 2024

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 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 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

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding linens and water temperature.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on March 11, 2024. The inspectors arrived at 1:45pm and departed at approximately 3:45pm. Present in the home were 5 children, totaling 9 points, and one provider. Children and staff interactions were observed throughout the entire inspection. Children were observed nap, indoor free play, handwashing, and snack. Emergency preparedness documents were observed. A sample size of five children's records were reviewed as well as the providers. No children's injuries were reported since the last inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented. The violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the family day home and were reviewed with the provider at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined that the provider did not ensure that each child have proof of the child's age and identity in their record. Evidence: 1. Child #1, Child #2, and Child #2 did not have documentation regarding proof of their age and identity in their record. 2. Staff #1, the provider, confirmed that there was no documentation in the records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3, regarding their proof of the child?s age and identity.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Provider will obtain a copy of the children? s birth certificates and place them in their record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The entrance door to the family day home has a broken screen door with a long rubber string protruding out of the door. This is in reach of the children in care and poses an injury hazard to the children in care. 2. The provider confirmed that the screen to the door has been broken since before Christmas. She confirmed that a child poked through the screen.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Provider will have the screen repaired to ensure that it does not pose as an injury hazard to the children in care.