VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Janet Ward
1118 Baskerville Lane
Portsmouth, VA 23701
(757) 800-3518

Current Inspector: Brandie Viscayda

Inspection Date: July 19, 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 8VAC20-770 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/19/2023. At the time of entrance, 10 children were in care with the assistant provider. The record sample size consisted of 5 children's records and the provider's record and the assistant's record. The children in care were observed engaging with the provider, participating in nap. There have been no injuries since the last inspection and no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are noted in the violation narrative and were discussed with the provider during the exit meeting at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-900-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that children are not allowed to drink while laying down. Evidence: 1. Child #4 (5 months old) was reclined in an infant rocker seat at nap time with a bottle.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review it was determined the provider did not ensure that caregiver records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for assistant #2 (hired 12/22/22) did not contain documentation of the orientation as required by 8VAC20-800-230. 2. The record for assistant #1 (hired 4/21/23 did not contain documentation of the time of arrivals and departures as a substitute provider as required by 8VAC20-800-140 D.
Plan of Correction:	Provider had staff complete orientation documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not have a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The attendance sheet dated for 7/19/23 contained 8 children's names. 2. At time of inspector's arrival 10 children were in care, 8 of the 10 were listed on the sign in sheet. 3. Staff confirmed that there were 10 children in care and only 8 were on the sign in sheet during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each caregiver did not exceed 16 points. Evidence: 1. There were 10 children in care totaling 26 points with the assistant provider at the time of inspectors arrival at 2:15pm. 2. The substitute provider returned at approximately 2:30pm. 3. The assistant provider confirmed they were the only provider at the time.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.