VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gedell Gresham
3350 Mattaponi Avenue
West point, VA 23181
(804) 843-4818

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: Oct. 30, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted October 30, 2023, as a follow-up to the issuance of a provisional license. The inspector was on site from approximately 1:20 pm until 3:00 pm. There were three children in care with the provider for a value of ten points. One child played on the floor with toys while two children were still napping. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of four children?s records and two household member records were reviewed. The inspector interacted with the caregiver and children in care. 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on review of two household member's records and interview, the provider did not obtain a current central registry check every five years from the initial central registry check for each household member. Evidence: 1. The most recent central registry check for household member #1 was dated 03/11/2018, exceeding five years. 2. The most recent central registry check for household member #2 was dated 03/06/2018, exceeding five years. 3. The provider had documentation of where an updated central registry check had been requested for household member #1 and #2, however the results of the central registry check had not been received and a follow-up to the status of the background check had not been conducted
Plan of Correction:	Per the provider: I had my daughter send off the request but we didn't receive any results. I am working with PCPC for assistance and have resubmitted the request and will contact them if I do not receive results within 30 days. I will also keep all the documentation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure Infant carrier seats, swings, strollers, feeding or activity tables, and high chairs were used according to the manufacturer?s instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap was securely fastened. Evidence: Child #4, 11 months in age, was observed sleeping in a bouncer without the safety strap fastened. The provider stated the seat belt was not fastened.
Plan of Correction:	the provider secured the seatbelt while the inspector was on site. Per the provider: I will fasten the seat belt whenever children are in them. I was sitting next to the seat and had just gotten her to sleep.