VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cherrelle Hurt
3017 Forest Hill Avenue
Richmond, VA 23225
(804) 549-3942

Current Inspector: Lynn Powers (804) 840-8260

Inspection Date: Jan. 23, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted January 23, 2024. The licensing inspector was onsite conducting the inspection from approximately 9:20am until 11:30am. There three non-resident children, ranging in ages from 12 months years to four years, with one caregiver supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, and medication. A total of three children's records, one caregivers? record and one household member?s record were reviewed. 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 about this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector at (804) 840-8260. Lynn Powers Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 804-840-8260 lynn.powers@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Based on review of four children?s records and interview, the provider did not obtain the parents? written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #3 (First date of attendance 11/27/2023) and Child #4 (First date of attendance 11/27/2023) did not contain the parent?s written acknowledgement of parental agreements. 2. The provider stated the parent?s written acknowledgement could not be located during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The parents signed the parental agreement acknowledgement. If I cannot locate it I will have the parents sign another agreement.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-C
Description:	Based on review of three caregivers? records and interview, the provider did not ensure documentation of the orientation was signed and dated by the provider and assistant. Evidence: 1. The records for Assistant #1 (date of employment 11/02/2023) and Assistant #2 (date of employment 11/02/2023) did not contain signed and dated documentation of orientation. 2. Provider #1 stated the orientation was completed but the documentation could not be located during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Orientation was completed with both assistants the first day they started. If I cannot locate the orientation form, I will have them complete another one.