VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Pauline Henley
801 Ebenezer Road
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 258-0921

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: May 1, 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 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?8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 05/01/2024. There were 6 children, ages 8 months-3 years, and 1 staff member at a total of 17 points present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and painting. A total of 5 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety, application for renewal and using the portal. The inspector arrived at 9:10 AM and departed at 11 AM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-790
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the required telephone numbers were posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: There were not posted telephone numbers in a visible location next to a telephone.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-870-G
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that the tables and high chair trays shall be cleaned after each use. Evidence: Caregiver 1 was observed feeding the children in care. The trays were not cleaned before another child was placed in the high chair to eat snack.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-880
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that when a family day home provides meals or snacks, the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA is followed. Evidence: The USDA requires that a serving from two components (fluid milk, meat/meat alternates, vegetables, fruits and grains) must be served for snack. The children were served the following for morning snack: pop tart and a Carpi Sun. The children were not served two components.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on observations and interviews, the provider failed to maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: Child # 5 record did not contain the address for one of the two required emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-B
Description:	Based on review of two staff?s records, the family day home failed to ensure that the required annual training was documented. Evidence: The record for staff # 1 and 2 did not contain documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training for 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that child-resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: There were two uncovered electrical outlets located around the kitchen counter. The uncovered electrical outlets were not accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-360-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all garbage shall be removed on a daily basis from room occupied by children and removed from the premises at least once weekly or more often as needed. Evidence: Observed a opened full trash bag sitting in the kitchen where the children were playing on the floor.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, record review and interviews, the provider failed to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points, determined by the point system in the standards, for each caregiver. Evidence: 1. There were 6 children, totaling 17 points, present during the inspection, requiring a total of two caregivers.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children?s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating and after toileting or diapering. Evidence: 1. The children did not wash their hands before eating snack.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Evidence: Caregiver 1 was observed preparing and serving food. Caregiver 1 did not wash their hands before serving.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.