VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Kathleen Edwards
5129 Plantation Drive
Cape charles, VA 23310
(757) 331-1558

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: April 13, 2022

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, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted from 9;30 to 10:30 AM. The provider was present with two children (six points). Children were observed watching television and playing with toys. The sample size was two children's records.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of two children's records, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that elements were present in each child's record. Evidence: !. The record for child #1, who was in care at the time of the inspection, contained only one of the two required emergency contact persons. 2. The record for child #2, who was in care at the time of the inspection, did not contain addresses for the two emergency contact persons. 3. Provider verified that information was missing.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain required information from parents. Additionally, all children's records will be reviewed to ensure that they are complete.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that the vendor did not ensure that all areas of the home, inside and outside were maintained in a safe manner. Evidence: There were nails sticking out on the porch that the children pass by on their way to the outdoor play area
Plan of Correction:	Provider's husband will pound the nails back in this evening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-250-B
Description:	Based on observation of the areas used by the children, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that children were protected from choking hazards. Evidence: There was an open package of small batteries on a table in the living room.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ensure that all choking hazards are placed in areas where they will not be accessible to the children in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation at the home, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances are kept in areas inaccessible to the children. Evidence: There were multiple potentially poisonous substances found throughout spaces used by children including, but not limited to: clorox wipes on the back of the toilet, Goody hangover pills on a table in the living room and hair gel on a table in the living room.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will remove all potentially poisonous substances to locked locations.