VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Dannee Riddick
4700 Helensburgh Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23321
(757) 673-4400

Current Inspector: Rene Old (757) 404-1784

Inspection Date: Dec. 8, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the following with the provider: a. Certificate of religious exemption form b. Annual update of children's records c. Backyard safety d. All caregivers are required to obtain 16 hours of annual training

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/08/2022 from 10:30 am - 12:15 pm. There were 9 children in care for a total of 21 points. Two caregivers were present during the inspection. Children were observed during group story time. A visit from Santa to include a gift exchange was observed. Records reviewed for seven children and five caregivers/household members. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the family day home.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that caregiver records contain all of the required elements. Evidence: 1. The employment file for caregiver 1 lacked the following required documentation: a. Hire date; b. Name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; c. Two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency to be checked before employment.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that all missing information would be added to caregiver 1's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on interview and review, the provider failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheet for the family day home could not be located by either caregiver 1 or caregiver 2. 2. Both caregivers indicated the attendance sheet had been completed however, neither caregiver could find the attendance record during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated the attendance sheet had been located after the inspector left. The provider will make sure attendance records are placed in the same area each day to ensure easy and quick access of information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to obtain each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: 1. A TB screening was not on file for household member 1. a. The provider verified that documentation of a TB screening was not available for household member 1.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that a TB screening would be obtained for household member 1.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-C
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to maintain documentation of orientation training for caregivers which shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. Evidence: 1. There was not written documentation on file to demonstrate that caregiver 1 had received orientation training by the end of their first week of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that orientation training would be documented for caregiver 1.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Evidence: 1. When the inspector arrived at 10:30 am caregiver 1 was observed alone with a total of 9 children whose ages counted for a total of 21 points. a. There were no additional caregivers in the child care room with caregiver 1. 2. Caregiver 2 arrived right after the inspector arrived and both the inspector and caregiver 2 entered the family day home together.
Plan of Correction:	The provider stated that a second caregiver had been in place during her absence however, the second caregiver had to leave the child care area. In the future, the provider stated she would make sure all caregivers remain in the child care area directly supervising children.