VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Donna Poling
7801 Valencia Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
(804) 276-3198

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: Nov. 21, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today, Thursday, November 21, 2019 to determine the provider's compliance with family day home licensing standards. In attendance were five non-resident children for a value of 17 points. The children were being supervised by two caregivers during the inspection. The children were observed napping. Areas used for child care were inspected. The child care areas contained supplies and toys for the children. A walk through of the home was conducted with the providers. The first aid kit and non-medical emergency supplies were reviewed and found complete. the most recent evacuation drill was documented on 11/12/2019. One of the two required shelter-in-place drill was conducted n 09/20/2019. A second shelter-in-place drill will need to be completed by the end of the calendar year. The following documentation was reviewed: emergency numbers, required postings, menu and daily attendance. Today's lunch consisted of tuna, biscuit, broccoli, bananas and milk. The provider stated medications are not being administered at this time. Transportation is not provided at this time. Five children's records and two caregivers? records were reviewed. Violations cited during the licensing period were checked for corrections. There were no repeat violations cited during today's inspection. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 662-9758.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-730-D
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Prescription medications were observed unlocked in a bowl on top of the microwave located on the kitchen counter. 2. The provider identified the medication as belonging to a household member and acknowledged the medication was unlocked but out of reach of children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: We will move the medication and store it in a place that is locked.