VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sharon Blake
39874 Canterfield Court
Lovettsville, VA 20180
(571) 233-6294

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-800 Administration 8 VAC 20-800 Personnel 8 VAC 20-800 Household Members 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8 VAC 20-800 Caregiver Training 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8 VAC 20-800 Care of Children 8 VAC 20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8 VAC 20-800 Emergencies 8 VAC 20-800 Nutrition 8 VAC2 0-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussion was held on the topics of current enrollment, current staffing, and training.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 09/15/2023, between the hours of 9:30 am to 10:30 am. There were 3 children present (8 points), ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 1 caregiver supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, 1 staff record, and 3 household records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there was (2) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the home. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 3 household member files indicated that the Provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form(in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170), every two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/15/2023), TB documentation for Household Member #2 was dated - 08/19/2021. 2. This was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.
Plan of Correction:	Updated TB documentation will be obtained for Household Member #2 and placed on file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-C
Description:	Based on review and interview, 1 of 4 household pets did not have a current rabies vaccination. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (09/15/2023), Pet #1 had documentation that indicated that its rabies vaccination expired on 08/18/2023. 2. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that the animal was ill during the time set for the renewal of the vaccination, so the Provider had to wait.
Plan of Correction:	Pet #1 is scheduled to have this vaccination administered next month.