VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Dannee Riddick
4700 Helensburgh Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 673-4400

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Dec. 11, 2020 and Dec. 17, 2020

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 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Written information has been emailed regarding legislative changes effective July 1, 2020.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 12/11/2020 and completed on 12/17/2020. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 9 children present with 2 caregivers. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed 2 caregiver records and 2 children's records submitted by the provider to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and a violation was documented on the violation notice issued to the provider. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for child Care Programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-690-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: 1. The trash can used for disposal of diapers did not have any type of foot mechisim to open and close the lid during disposal of diapers. a. The lid was of a type that required caregivers to use their hands to open/ pull off and replace after use. 2. The provider stated this was the trash can used for disposal of diapers.
Plan of Correction:	A new step down diaper pail, this is hands free, has been ordered - with a delivery date of 12/21/2020.