VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Pauline Henley
801 Ebenezer Road
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 258-0921

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: June 15, 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

Comments:

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 06/15/2023. There were 8 children, ages 4 months-5 years at a total of 23 points, and 2staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: feeding time for infants, TV time, and sleeping. A total of 5 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 12:28 PM and departed at 2:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on review of two staff's records, the family day home failed to ensure that a repeated eligibility letter for fingerprint background check was completed as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 most recent fingerprint eligibility letter was dated 06/04/2018. The fingerprints are to be completed every five years.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will set up an appointment with Field Print today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the family day home provider failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. Evidence: Staff # 2 did not have a documented start date. Verified with staff # 1 that staff # 2 started work in April 2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff # 1 did not provide documentation when requested.
Plan of Correction:	Provider plans on obtaining the CPS for the assistant ASAP.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-A
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the family day home did not have the required documentation for their record. Evidence: The following was missing from the caregiver?s record: name, address, verification of age, job title, date of employment, name and address and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will have the staff person to complete the missing items ASAP.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-B
Description:	Based on review of two staff records, the family day home did not have the required documentation for the orientation. Evidence: The record for Staff # 2 did not contain the documentation of a completed orientation within the first week of employment. There was no documentation of the first day of employment. Staff # 1 confirmed the start date as April 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will have the staff person to complete the orientation as soon as possible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-B
Description:	Based on review of two staff?s records, the family day home failed to ensure that the required annual training was documented. Evidence: Staff # 1 record did not contain documentation of the required 16 hours of annual training for 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will document all trainings as they occur to ensure that the required hours are met.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-510-C
Description:	Based on observation of the infant area, the family day home failed to ensure that all occupied cribs were at least 12 inches from each other. Evidence: Observed two full sized cribs that were occupied with two infants, the crib sides were touching.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will rearrange the infant room to ensure the space for cribs is correct.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation of diapering, the family day home failed to ensure that all requirement for diapering was met. Evidence: Verified through interviews with staff # 2, the family day home was using a spray bottle of bleach water and sanitizing wipes to clean and sanitize the diaper changing table. The standard requires a soap and water and a sanitizing agent.
Plan of Correction:	A soap and water mixture will be made and used.