VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Beverly McPherson
4012 Norwood Street
Roanoke, VA 24018
(540) 774-1298

Current Inspector: Susan Mallory (276) 608-4267

Inspection Date: Oct. 4, 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. 8VAC20-820 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 and neglect

Comments:

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/4/2023 from 1:22 pm to 2:35 pm. Two children were in care at the time under the care of one caregiver. The Licensing Inspector reviewed two children?s records, one staff record, and other program records. The LI conducted a walk-through of the house. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-980-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the family day home failed to obtain written permission to take a child off the premises for regularly scheduled trips. EVIDENCE: The record for child 1 has no documentation that the parent has given permission for the child to be taken off the premises. An interview with staff 1 reveals that children in care regularly go on neighborhood walks.
Plan of Correction:	Prepare doc. in advance when planning a field trip.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, the family day home failed to provide in writing the policy for the administration of medication. EVIDENCE: The record for child 1 has a documented start date of 4/5/2021 and has no documentation to show that the parent was provided with information regarding the administration of medication.
Plan of Correction:	Show doc. to parent - keep policy in file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home failed to have a non-absorbent diapering surface. EVIDENCE: The diaper mat had a rip in it, making it no longer non-absorbent.
Plan of Correction:	replace old diaper pad