VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Kenya Rogers
33412 Lankford Highway
Painter, VA 23420
(757) 442-4859

Current Inspector: Arlene Agustin (804) 629-7519

Inspection Date: Sept. 27, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Technical Assistance was given and licensing standards were reviewed regarding: high chair safety, proof of ID, emergency preparedness plans (lockdown), fireplace safety, and annual trainings.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on September 27, 2022, from 10am to approximately 11:20am. There were three children present totaling 9 points and two staff members. The Inspectors reviewed three children?s records and four staff/household records. The Inspectors observed staff and children?s interactions throughout the inspection. Children were observed during free play and nap. First aid kits and emergency preparedness plans were observed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented. The violations are listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with owner at the exit interview.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the fingerprint-based criminal history was not completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 did not have the appropriate CRC background checks prior to their first day of employment. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the fingerprints were not completed for Staff #2 and that they continue to have contact with children in the home.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain an appointment to get fingerprints completed asap.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuation procedures be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. The last evacuation drill conducted was documented for February 10, 2022. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that no evacuation drills have been conducted since February 10, 2022.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Moving forward from today?s date, evacuation drills will be practiced and documented to their record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-980-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that there is written permission for transportation. General written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 reported that the children are transported to and from the store often. 2. In reviewing the three children?s records, there was not written consent to transport the children off the premises of the family day home. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that there was no written consent to transport the children.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Staff #1 will obtain written consent from the parents to transport them off the premises of the family day home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-250-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that children be protected from materials that could be swallowed or present a choking hazard. Toys or objects less than 1-1/4 inches in diameter and less than two inches in length shall be kept out of reach of children under the age of three years. Evidence: 1. In the main child care room, there is a plastic drawer on the ground that had push pins and paper clips accessible to the children in care. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the drawer was accessible to children with objects that are choking hazards.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Staff #1 will place a lock to the drawer to prevent access to young children in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that poisonous substances such as deodorizers be inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the bathroom used by the children in care, there was a glade deodorizer plug in directly in front of the sink in reach of children. 2. In the main child care room, there was a plug-in deodorizer in reach of the children in care. 3. Staff #1 confirmed that the deodorizers were accessible in the bathroom and children?s room.
Plan of Correction:	The provider responded with the following: Staff #1 unplugged the deodorizers during the time of the inspection.