VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Sovonia Golden
703 Delaware Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
(757) 254-5951

Current Inspector: Christine Mahan (757) 404-0568

Inspection Date: Jan. 22, 2024

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 8VAC20-800 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.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection related to a license renewal was conducted on January 22, 2024 from 2:25 PM --4:28 PM and concluded on January 24, 2024. At the time of entrance, 11 children (age range 21 months to age -10) totaling 19 points were in care with 2 providers/ caregivers. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 2 providers/caregivers records. Children were observed during their rest period, freely playing and preparing for and during their snack time. 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. Contact the licensing inspector, Christine Mahan at (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on observation, record review and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: Provider #1 confirmed there was not documentation of drills conducted August, September, October, November and December of 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency evacuations have been updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-880
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure when family day homes provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The provider served only animal crackers and water for afternoon snack and did not meet the requirement for serving 2 out of 5 food groups.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensue all components are served during all meal times.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record reviews and provider interviews, the provider did not ensue caregivers had obtained in addition to completion of first aid training and CPR training, a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Provider #1 had only eight hours of annual training documented and Caregiver #2 had only six hours of annual training. Documented. They did not meet the required sixteen hours annual training.
Plan of Correction:	Both providers have al 16 hours of training
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-C
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination. Evidence: Provider confirmed they had two household cats, and that one cat did not have documentation of obtaining a rabies shot and the second cat?s rabies vaccination expired on 9-27-2023.
Plan of Correction:	All shots and vaccinations will be completed by Feb 5, 2024
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation, record review and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points when supervising children. Evidence: At approximately 3:48 PM one of two providers, Provider #1 left the family day home with 3 children and left the second provider, Caregiver #2 with 8 children that a totaled 17 points. At approximately 4:03 PM Provider #1 returned to the family day home. Caregiver #2 had more than 16 points for approximately 15 minutes.
Plan of Correction:	I will ensure that we will stay within our points at all times
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure children?s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Evidence: Children were observed preparing for and eating snack and they did not wash their hands prior to eating
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure the children wash their hands before and after all meals and snacks