VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Shamedra Alston
1873 East Boulevard
Petersburg, VA 23805
(276) 759-3432

Current Inspector: Molly Muscat (804) 588-2367

Inspection Date: Oct. 21, 2021

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

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A renewal inspection was initiated on October 21, 2021 and concluded on October 22, 2021. The director was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 5 children present, ranging in ages from 1 year to 4 years, with 1 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 2 child records, 1 caregiver record, 1 house hold member, and 1 agent 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. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to me within 5 business days from today. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures. Please do not use staff names; list staff by positions only.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-760-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview on October 21, 2021, the first aid kit did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not contain tweezers. 2. The provider confirmed there were no tweezers in the kit.
Plan of Correction:	Tweezers were put back in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-800-B
Description:	Based on interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The provider stated she didn't review the emergency plan.
Plan of Correction:	I just put in documentation of reviewing the plan.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The telephone observed was a cordless phone requiring electricity to operate. 2. The provider reported the cordless phone wasn't working. 3. The provider reported she was only using her cell phone in the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	I will have a landline phone today. Going to the store shortly.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-a
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to have a central registry result available for each agent. Evidence: 1. The record of Agent #1 (Agent date 8/12/19) did not contain documentation of central registry results. 2. The provider reported the results were misplaced.
Plan of Correction:	I will send proof of cps form being sent out.