VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shemik Sellars
601 Marblethorpe Road
North chesterfield, VA 23236
(804) 874-8913

Current Inspector: Cindy Horne (804) 297-4469

Inspection Date: Oct. 28, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 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 Areas of Standards Reviewed

Comments:

An on-site follow-up monitoring inspection was conducted on October 28, 2022. The licensing inspector was onsite from approximately 1:10 pm until 3:15pm. The substitute provider assisted with the inspection until the arrival of the provider at approximately 2:50 pm. There were nine children present, ranging in ages from 14 months to four years, with two caregivers 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 three child records, three caregiver records and one household member 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. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on review of three caregiver records, the provider did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one caregiver at the time of hire. Evidence: The record of caregiver #2, hired 09/12/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 09/14/2022, exceeding the date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will obtain tuberculosis screenings at the time of hire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review of caregiver and household member records, the provider did not obtain a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 7/21/2020, exceeding two years. 2. The record of household member #1 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/20/2020, exceeding two years
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I will have the tuberculosis screening updated and will maintain them every two years.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider did not ensure children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision did not have access to stairs. Evidence: On October 28, 2022, the gate at the bottom of the staircase in the childcare room was open creating access to the stairs. Child #4, 14 months in age was in attendance.
Plan of Correction:	The substitute provider closed the gate at the bottom of the stairs and ensure it was secured while the inspector was on site. Per the provider: the gate will be kept closed while children are in care.