VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karen Jordan
14 Ravenscroft Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
(757) 346-4220

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: Aug. 23, 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 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed in detail (8VAC20-800-70) the requirements for written information for parents.

Comments:

An announced monitoring (initial) inspection was conducted on August 23, 2023 from 9:10 am-11:00am. The sample size consisted of 1 provider and 1 household members record. 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. Please contact Licensing Inspector, Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: The following hazardous materials were observed and determined accessible to children. These items were labeled "keep out of reach of children" and labeled with at least one other statement "warning", "flammable" and "hazardous". 1. Insect killer and weed killer were in the unlocked shed in the outside play area 2. Laundry detergent, bleach, disinfectant and household cleaner observed in laundry room
Plan of Correction:	Correction-the outside shed has a lock that is out of reach of children and it will be checked as lock at all times. Provider has added locks to each cabinet
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-H
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure all flammable and combustible materials such as, but not limited to, matches, lighters, lighter fluid, kerosene, turpentine, oil and grease products, aerosol cans, and alcohol shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Spray paint, bug spray and a blow torc were all observed in the unlocked garage on a shelf.
Plan of Correction:	Correction-the door to the garage will always be locked, added an extra hook and lock to the top, of door out of the reach of children
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-C
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure that children over the age of two shall not have access to stairs with three or more risers that do not have protective barriers or guardrails on each side. Evidence: In the outside play area there are stairs with 3 risers and that do not have guardrails that lead to an outside deck.
Plan of Correction:	Correction- Provider has secured a gate with zip ties around the outside deck stairs.