VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mrs. Joan Green
710 Halifax Street
Emporia, VA 23847
(434) 348-0799

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Dec. 8, 2020 and Dec. 21, 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 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Written information provided regarding The Governor's Executive Order 63 - Requirement to Wear Face Covering While Inside Buildings.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 12/08/2020 and concluded on 12/21/2020. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 7 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 3 children's records submitted by the provider to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were 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 #:	22VAC40-111-30-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that the home's activities, services, and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children in care when the home was not in compliance with the Governor?s Special Order 63 which states ?all children ages five and older are required to wear face coverings while indoors at child care programs. Children ages two through four are strongly encouraged to wear face coverings while indoors, especially if children are in close contact. ? Additionally, the provider was not in compliance with the Virginia Department of Labor and Industry temporary standard requiring staff in child care settings to wear cloth face coverings. Evidence: 1. The provider and the designated assistant did not have a face covering on during the inspection which began at 1:07 pm. 2. The provider stated that they were not wearing face coverings as they were not aware that the Governor's order applied to caregivers inside of the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Going forward, all caregivers will wear a face covering.