VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Sandra Nicholas
2801 Montclair Court
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 329-8830

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: Jan. 13, 2023

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 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

Comments:

The inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on Monday, January 9, 2023 to determine the family day homes compliance with licensing standards. The inspection was conducted between approximately 9:50 AM until 11:30 PM. There were 8 children in care totaling 26 points with 2 caregivers supervising. The licensing inspector completed observations of the children in care participating in a variety of activities to include engaging in free play with age appropriate equipment, completing a worksheet, diapering, and interacting with peers and provider. The family day homes designated areas to include the inside and outside play areas, the kitchen, and restroom were all inspected. The first aid kit and emergency supplies, emergency contacts, and menu, were reviewed by the inspector and found to be complete. The required posted were also reviewed. Transportation is not being offered at this time. Medication is not being administered at this time. During the inspection, four children's records, one provider's record, one assistant?s record, and one household member's records were reviewed by the inspector. Violations were cited during this inspection. The Department has not received a complete renewal application from the family day home at this time. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact at (804) 588-2362. See the violation notice on the Department's public web site for violations of the Standards. Please complete the "plan of correction" and "date to be corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it within five business days of receipt. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. The plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standards, 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s).

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on a review, the provider failed to ensure that all required information was documented in children's record. Evidence: 1. Child #2's record did not contain a signed written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located. Date of enrollment was 04/12/2021. 2. The provider confirmed that the parent did not sign the emergency medical authorization form.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water. Evidence: 1. The provider failed to ensure that the child's hands were washed after diapering.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.