VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Belinda Hubble
865 West Madison Street
Wytheville, VA 24382
(276) 620-9502

Current Inspector: Todd Scott (276) 608-3749

Inspection Date: July 28, 2021

Complaint Related: Yes

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews tour of the program. A complaint inspection was initiated on 7/28/2021 and concluded on 9/3/2021. There were 7children present, ranging in ages from five months to seven years, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of two child records and one staff record were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on review of children's records and interviews the provider failed to provide in writing to the parents the amount of time per week that an adult assistant or substitute provider instead of the provider is scheduled to care for the child and the name of the adult assistant or substitute provider. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that the assistant cares for the children when she has to run errands or has a doctor appointment. There is no documentation in the children's records stating the name of the assistant or the amount of time she is caring for the children.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will ensure that the parents are provided in writing the name of the assistant and the amount of time she will be caring for the children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-240-A
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation during the complaint inspection the provider failed to ensure that the areas and furnishings of the home inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is a six foot blanket ladder in the nap room, if tipped over it could injure a child. 2. There is an industrial size extension cord plugged into the outlet in the nap room and is threaded through the window and hooked up to a camper outside. 3. The paint is peeling on the walls in the nap room and the door to the nap room is splintered.
Plan of Correction:	The provider removed the ladder and extension cord. The wall will be painted and the door will be fixed so it does not splintered.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-280
Complaint related:	No
Description:	Based on observation during the complaint inspection the provider failed to ensure that all hazardous substances are in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. The bathroom in the nap room has all the cleaning agents stored on the floor, the door is open and the substances are accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction:	The door is shut and the contents are inaccessible to the children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-340-C
Complaint related:	Yes
Description:	Based on interviews the provider failed to ensure that the bathroom is kept clean and in working order. Evidence: 1. The provider was requiring the children to put used toilet paper in the trash can.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has changed the type of toilet paper used and is allowing the children to dispose of the toilet paper in the toilet.