VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Lynona French
17 Harmon Street
Bluefield, VA 24605
(276) 326-3990

Current Inspector: Angela Farmer (276) 608-2283

Inspection Date: Nov. 18, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 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 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection from 10:15 am - 12:00 pm. There were three children in care for a total of nine points with one caregiver. The children were observed watching television and playing with the available toys. One caregiver's record and six children's records were reviewed. Violations from the previous inspection were also reviewed and one was repeated. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions, please contact your licensing inspector at (276) 608-3758. Thank you for your cooperation.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-730-D
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to have medication stored in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Upon arrival at the family day home, the provider had medication on a tray in the living room.
Plan of Correction:	The provider placed the medication in a locked place during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-100-A
Description:	Based on record reviews, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical exam. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed six children's records. One of six records reviewed (child record #1) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. Child's date of enrollment was 06/10/2019.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ask the child's parents to provide a copy of the child's physical.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Description:	Based on record reviews, the provider failed to obtain parent's signatures for all of the family day home's policies. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed six children's records. One of six records reviewed (child record #4) did not contain the provisions of the home's emergency preparedness and response plan.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will give this document to the child's parents and as that they review and sign.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-80-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain proof of identity and age. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed six children's records. One of six records reviewed (child record #2) did not contain documentation of reviewing child's proof of identity and age.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ask the child's parents to provide this information for the child's record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-320-C
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to have all electrical devices unplugged near a water source. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed the provider's bathroom. There was a curling iron plugged in near the bathroom sink.
Plan of Correction:	The provider unplugged the curling iron and placed an outlet cover in the outlet during the inspection. The provider will place the curling iron in a cabinet.