VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Desiree Robinson
3212 Piccolo Drive
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 497-0604

Current Inspector: LaTasha Smith (804) 588-2362

Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 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 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted on February 23, 2023. from approximately 12:08pm until 2:10pm. The applicant intends to operate a family day home for up to 12 children, ranging in age from birth to 6 years. At the time of entrance, there were no children in care. The entire home, to include areas where children will be cared for, bathroom facilities, kitchen and the outside play area were inspected. First aid and emergency supplies were reviewed. The provider?s record and one household members record were reviewed. There were violations cited during the inspection. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector, LaTasha Smith at (804) 588-2362.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation, the first aid kit was incomplete. Evidence: The following required emergency tools were missing from the first aid kit. Evidence 1) Scissors 2) 2 required triangle bandages.
Plan of Correction:	Will be purchased.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation of the family day home and interview with the provider it was determined that a working flashlight and weather band radio were not available in the family day home. Evidence: 1. There was not a flashlight or weather band radio available in the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	Based on record review and provider interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: 1. Provider did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. 2. Provider was able to provide information regarding family day home procedures but stated the information was not in written form.
Plan of Correction:	Will complete by 3/1/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. A wall outlet in the 1st playroom behind an infant chair was detached from the wall.
Plan of Correction:	Will have attached.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-290
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Evidence: T 1. There was a knife block on the counter with 6 sharp knives in it.
Plan of Correction:	Will remove.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observations and discussion, the provider failed to ensure that a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Evidence: 1. The provider has a cordless telephone but does not have an operable landline telephone that does not require electricity to operate. 2. The cordless telephone provided, did not have a dial tone.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase cord.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-350-E
Description:	Based on measurement it was determined the provider did not maintain hot water taps available to children within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: The hot water temperature was measured at 135 degrees F.
Plan of Correction:	Will turn down the temperature on the tank.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider has steps that are accessible to the children under the age of two. Evidence: 1. There is one set of stairs without a wall mounted gate. The provider has children under the age of two enrolling.
Plan of Correction:	Will purchase and install.