VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Bianca Bland
201 Deanes Station Road
Suffolk, VA 23435
(951) 442-1590

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

Inspection Date: Feb. 22, 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 8VAC20-800 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 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on 2/22/2023. There were 8 children, ages 1to 4 years old, present with 1 provider supervising. The point total was 20. 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 4 Provider/ household member records and 5 child records were reviewed. The inspection started at 3:35 pm and concluded at 5:10 pm. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours or annual training relevant to her job responsibilities. Evidence: The record for the licensee did not contain any documented training for the last 12 months. The licensee confirmed that she had not obtained any annual training within the last 12 month period.
Plan of Correction:	The licensee stated that she will begin accruing new training for the upcoming licensure period in order to ensure she has time to meet the training requirements for the upcoming year.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the licensee exceeded the assigned point total of 16 points for the children in care, but did not have an additional caregiver to assist in their care. Evidence: At 3:35 pm there were 8 children in care, ages 1 year to 4 years old, with a point total equaling 20 points. The provider stated that she did not have an additional caregiver present and acknowledged that the point assignment was 20 points. At 3:45, one child was picked up, bringing the total down to 16 points.
Plan of Correction:	The licensee stated that due to the Holiday Closure on Monday, some families who would not normally attend this day brought children in on the current day. In addition, the licensee's occasional back up provider was unavailable to assist her. The licensee stated that she also did not realize she was over the 16 point total. The licensee will remind families that they must communicate with her about schedule deviations and she will ensure she has adequate staffing before allowing the child to come for care.