VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Deanna Southern
41 Winding Way Road
Boones mill, VA 24065
(540) 334-5437

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Oct. 2, 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 8VAC20-770 BACKGROUND CHECKS 20 ACCESS TO MINOR?S RECORDS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS, CODE, CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/02/2023. There were 12 non-resident children and 1 resident child, ages 3 months-4 years, totaling 34 points, and 2 caregivers present during the inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel, household members, caregiver training, physical environment and equipment, care of children, preventing the spread of disease, emergencies, nutrition, and background checks. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 caregiver records were reviewed. The children were observed in organized group activities, in free choice play and having lunch. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 10:50 am and departed at 12:30 pm. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all caregivers shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recent criminal history record check for Caregiver 3 was dated 08/06/2018; there was not a follow-up criminal history record check obtained by 08/06/2023.
Plan of Correction:	An appointment will be made to get the criminal record check completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observations and record review, the provider failed to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the required point system to determine if additional caregivers are needed. Evidence: There were 12 non-resident children and 1 resident child, totaling 34 points, and 2 caregivers present during the inspection; the allowed 32 points was exceeded.
Plan of Correction:	Adjustments will be made to children's daily attendance through the month of October to ensure that points are maintained.