VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Latrice Tyler
1317 Selma Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 868-8807

VDSS Contact: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: May 18, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-665 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes 22VAC40-665 General qualifications 22VAC40-665 Building or home maintenance. 22VAC40-665 Supervision and ratio requirements 22VAC40-665 Programs 22VAC40-665 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 22VAC40-665 Special Services

Technical Assistance:

N/A

Comments:

This annual subsidy inspection was conducted by the inspector using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency declared by the Governor of Virginia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary data was obtained from the vendor on May 13, 2021. An annual subsidy inspection was initiated on May 18, 2021, at which time the vendor was contacted by video call to initiate the inspection, and concluded on May 18, 2021. The inspector emailed the vendor a list of items required to complete the inspection. The vendor reported there were zero children in care and two children living in the home under the age of 12 present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed two children?s records and one adult/household member record submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-230-B
Description:	Based on review of one caregiver's record and interview, the vendor did not complete the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Social Services. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #1 did not include documentation of completing the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. When asked, Caregiver #1 stated she has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff.
Plan of Correction:	The licensing inspector is going to send me the link for the training and I will complete the training.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-230-H
Description:	Based on review of one caregiver's record and interview, the vendor did not complete at least 16 hours of required training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #1 did not include documentation of completing the department's health and safety updated course and at least 16 hours of annual training. When asked, Caregiver #1 stated she has not completed the health and safety updated course or the required 16 hours of annual training.
Plan of Correction:	The licensing inspector is going to send me the link for the training and additional online training opportunities and I will complete the training.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-380-H
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not ensure all household medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the vendor showed the inspector a cabinet in the kitchen where household medications were stored. When asked, the vendor stated the cabinet did not have a safety lock on it because the cabinet is above the kitchen counter and out of the reach of the children.
Plan of Correction:	I have a child safety lock that I can put on the cabinet and keep the medications locked.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-400-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the vendor did not have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses caregiver responsibility and home readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures. Evidence: During the virtual inspection, the licensing inspector asked to review the written emergency preparedness plan. Caregiver #1 showed the inspector the model template. The template was not completed. Caregiver #1 said the majority of the template was blank.
Plan of Correction:	I will complete the emergency preparedness plan template by this weekend.