VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mashaunda Collins
617 N 1st Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(804) 225-8073

Current Inspector: Tara Barton (804) 381-8487

Inspection Date: Feb. 9, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 Early Childhood Care and Education 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 monitoring inspection was conducted Thursday, February 9, 2023. The licensing inspector was onsite conducting the inspection from approximately 10:15am to 12:30pm. There were five non-resident children, ranging in ages from 16 months to three years, with one caregiver supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of five children's records and one caregiver?s record were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260. Lynn Powers Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8260 lynn.powers@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-D
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the caregiver did not maintain a record of the dates of the practiced emergency response drills for one year. Evidence: 1. On 02/09/2023, emergency drill log documented the last emergency evacuation drill occurred on 10/11/2022. 2. Caregiver #1 stated the emergency evacuation drills have been completed monthly, but she did not write the information down.
Plan of Correction:	I will documented performed drills when they are occurring.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of five children?s records and interview, the caregiver did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance for two children. 1. The records for Child #4 (first day of attending 01/06/2023) and Child #5 (first day of attending 12/05/2022) did not contain documentation a physical examination. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will reach out to the families to get the information to add to the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on review of five children?s records and interview, the caregiver did not obtain documentation that a child had been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations for two children before attending the family day home. 1. The records for Child #4 (first day of attending 01/06/2023) and Child #5 (first day of attending 12/05/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed this information during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will reach out to the families to get the information to add to the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-350-E
Description:	Based on a temperature reading of a hot water tap available to children the water temperature exceeded the maximum 120 degrees. Evidence: A temperature reading was taken from the handwashing sink located in the bathroom. The temperature reading was measured at 130.7 degrees. Children were observed washing their hands during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will turn down the temperature on the water heater.