VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sherry Sclater
5413 Lomax Way
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(571) 484-3102

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: July 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 8VAC20-820 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.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/13/2023 at approximately 11:10am. There were 6 children (9 points) directly supervised by 1 caregiver. The home, 1 caregiver's records, 3 children's records, household member's records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely inside the play room. There was an abundant supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. The home was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector. Keesha Minor (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) or (540) 340-2672.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained documentation of a physical examination under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 1 has been in care for over 30 days and did not have documentation of a physical exam.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-110-B
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that each report includes the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: reviewed 3 children's records and found that Child 2 did not have a signed immunization record on file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: observed that there was peeling paint in the basement care area, and peeling drywall on the side wall, where a whiteboard had once been attached to the wall.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that child resistant protective covers shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children. Evidence: observed uncovered electrical outlets on a surge protector in the kitchen and next to the fish tank, both accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-I
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the smoke detectors in the home were operational. Evidence: observed that the smoke detector in the childcare space was beeping and possibly was in need of a new battery or other attention.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.