VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Pauline Henley
801 Ebenezer Road
Amherst, VA 24521
(434) 258-0921

Current Inspector: Kelly Campbell (540) 309-2494

Inspection Date: Dec. 19, 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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect?8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 12/19/2023. There were 6 children, ages 8 months-4 years, and 2 staff members present during the inspection at a total of 18 points. The inspector observed the following: snack, TV time and hand washing. A total of 5 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 3:15 PM and departed at 4:45 PM Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on review and interviews, the provider failed to ensure that a written attendance was taken daily. Evidence: The licensee stated that she was not taking written attendance of the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will use the model form found on the DOE website and will be completed as the children arrive and depart.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review of staff records, the provider failed to ensure that a repeat TB screening was completed every two years. Evidence: The provider and assistant most recent TB screening was dated 11/22/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The provider and assistant have an appointment in the beginning of the 2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation of the back yard, the provider failed to ensure that the area and equipment of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Observed in the back yard area, several broken toys and infant equipment.
Plan of Correction:	The provider plans to obtain help to remove all items that are broken and not able to be used anymore.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-D
Description:	Based on review of three family pets, the provider failed to ensure that documentation of the current rabies vaccination. Evidence: Family Pet # 2 did not have documentation of a current rabies vaccination.
Plan of Correction:	The animal will be taken to the vet ASAP to ensure the pet is up to date with vaccines.