VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shanika Christmas
1701 Stockton Street
Richmond, VA 23224
(804) 295-8681

Current Inspector: Lauren Bickford (540) 280-0742

Inspection Date: Aug. 2, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Tuesday, August 2, 2022 to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards that could not be determined during the initial inspection. The inspector arrived at 1:25pm and concluded the inspection at approximately 2:30pm. There were five children in care in the care of one caregiver. Upon arrival, the children were observed resting in their designated areas in the home. Later, the children were observed washing hands, taking bathroom breaks and preparing for snack. The areas of childcare, kitchen, the indoor and outdoor play areas were inspected. The caregiver was observed having positive interactions with the children. The required postings were reviewed and found to be in compliance. The first aid kit and emergency supplies, daily attendance, and emergency drills were reviewed. Four children's records and the Caregiver's records 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 #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did not ensure one child's record contained all the required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 05/16/22, did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the written authorization was not on file for Child #4. The parent signature was missing.
Plan of Correction:	The written authorization will be obtained and filed in the record. Moving forward, the provider will ensure all children's records are complete at the time of enrollment.