Ms. Clara Robinson
8 Tidal Court
Portsmouth, VA 23703
(850) 341-1672
Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519
Inspection Date: May 31, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration.
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training.
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant.
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision.
8VAC20-780 Programs.
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks (8VAC20-770)
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect
- Comments:
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A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/31/2022 from 10:10 AM until 11:45 AM. There were 6 children present, totaling 11 points, with the provider 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 6 children's records and the provider 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-830-A Description: Based upon review of the documentation of emergency evacuation drills and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly.
Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill being conducted in April 2022.
2. The provider confirmed that an evacuation drill was not documented for April 2022.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
Emergency evacuation drills will be practiced and documented at least monthly.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-60-B Description: Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each child's record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached.
Evidence:
1. The record provided for child 2 was missing the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons.
2. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 2 did not have the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
The parent will be required to enter the address of the emergency contact person.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-70-A Description: Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that before the child's first day of attendance, parents are provided with information regarding liability insurance and the provider's decision regarding the administration of medication.
Evidence:
1. The record for child 6, who began attending 10/22/21, did not include documentation that the parent was provided information regarding liability insurance.
2. The record provided for child 2, who began attending 7/19/21, had a medication form indicating that prescription medication would be administered by the provider. The provider no longer administers any medication, however the form had not been updated with the parent.
3. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 6 did not included the liability insurance statement and the decision to administer medication form in the record for child 2 had not been updated.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
A liability insurance document will be provided to the parent who will sign the document and it will be placed in the child's record.
The decision to administer medication form will be updated in all children's files to indicate that no medication is administered to the children.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-140-B-3 Description: Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is maintained.
Evidence:
The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current CPR certification.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
CPR and first aid certification was obtained. Documentation will be obtained verifying the certification.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-140-B-4 Description: Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured first aid certification is maintained.
Evidence:
The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current first aid certification. .Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
CPR and first aid certification was obtained. Documentation will be obtained verifying the certification.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-210-A Description: Based upon review of certificates/documentation, the provider has not obtained the required minimum of sixteen clock hours of annual training.
Evidence:
There was documentation that the provider obtained only 3 hours of annual training in 2021.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
An additional 13 hours of training as required for 2021 will be obtained in addition to the required 16 hours of annual training for 2022.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-280 Description: Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents are stored in area inaccessible to the children.
Evidence:
1. There were two containers of cleaning fluid on the floor of the closet in the front hall by the stairs. The closet did not have a child proof latch nor was locked. This closet is accessible to children using the bathroom as the gate needs repair.
2. The provider acknowledged that the gate was broken and the closet was not locked.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
The front closet will be kept locked. A gate will be positioned so that children cannot access the front closet or the stairway when using the bathroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-820-120-E-2 Description: Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that the findings of the most recent inspection at the family day home are posted.
Evidence:
1. The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted in the family day home.
2. The provider acknowledged that previous inspections were posted, but the most recent inspection was not posted.Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following:
The results of today's inspection will be posted when received.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
