VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Deborah King
205 Chesterfield Avenue
Colonial heights, VA 23834
(804) 247-7172

Current Inspector: Heather Dapper (804) 625-2304

Inspection Date: May 3, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 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

Technical Assistance:

Evacuation Drills-timing and documentation Children under 12 months must sleep in a crib Outdoor Play OBI information for background checks Physical health requirements

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted on May 3, 2023 from approximately 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, household members, physical environment and equipment, emergencies, caregiver training, preventing the spread of disease and nutrition. The provider record, and 1 assistant record were reviewed. All areas of the home were observed and areas where the children are cared for were inspected. The first aid kit was inspected and found complete. The menu and emergency numbers were posted. The information gathered during the inspection determined violations with applicable standards or law. Violations were issued.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on records review, the provider failed to ensure that applicants undergo a criminal background check prior to beginning employment or volunteering. Evidence: The record for Assistant #1 did not contain a criminal history check. When asked, the provider acknowledged that Assistant #1 did not have a criminal history check.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on records review, the provider failed to ensure that the record for the assistant contained the date of employment or volunteering. Evidence: Assistant #1 is listed as an assistant on the staff information form submitted with the application for licensure. The record for Assistant #1 does not document the date of employment or volunteering.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on interview, the provider failed to provide a general daily schedule that is appropriate for the age of the enrolling child. Evidence: When asked to view the daily schedule that is provided to parents, the provider stated that she did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, and interview, the provider failed to ensure that areas and furnishings, inside and outside shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The back yard has a fence that has several broken, splintered, and cracked fence pieces. When asked, the provider acknowledged that the fence needed to be repaired
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-G
Description:	Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure that all wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimney?s shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: The home has a wood burning fireplace. When asked to see documentation of the inspection and cleaning the provider stated that she was unable to locate it.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.