VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ariella Hargrave
8707 Bedell Road
Henrico, VA 23229
(804) 307-6532

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: Sept. 1, 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:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection on Thursday, September 1, 2022 to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from11:00am to approximately 12:25pm. During the inspection, there were a total of nine children in care in the direct care of two caregivers. The children were observed playing outside and in the primary area of the family day home playing with toys and interacting with one another. The children were later observed washing hands and preparing for lunch. All areas used for child care were inspected. The family day home has age and stage appropriate materials and supplies. The providers were observed having positive interactions with the children in care. The first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Two caregivers' records, one household member's record, and five children'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 #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to one child's attendance or within 30 days after their first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The physical examination in the record for Child #2, enrolled on 12/28/21, was dated 02/02/22. 2) During interview, the provider reported the physical examination for Child #2 was not obtained within the required time frame.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected. In the future, physical examinations will be obtained within 30 days of a child's first day of attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that one child had been adequately immunized before the child attended the family day home. Evidence: 1) The immunization documentation in the record for Child #2, enrolled on 12/28/21, was dated 02/02/22. 2) During interview, the provider reported the immunizations for Child #2 were not obtained prior to their first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected. In the future, immunizations will be obtained at the time of enrollment and prior to a child's first day of attendance.