VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mrs. Carlena Scott
2035 Regency Drive
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 553-5576

Current Inspector: Anita Drewry (757) 404-5261

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 MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION 8VAC20-800 EMERGENCIES 8VAC20-800 NUTRITION 8VAC20-800 TRANSPORTATION 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on January 22, 2024 from approximately 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Provider was present with four children. Children were observed waking up from a nap, eating a snack and being picked up by parents. Four child records were reviewed. Violations were found and are noted on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure when meals or snacks are provided there is a menu posted for the current week showing what is served. Evidence: A menu for the current week was not posted. Provider confirmed she provides meals/snacks and that the menu has not been printed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, provider did not ensure there is a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she did not have a written attendance of children today. Four children were observed present.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, provider did not ensure 2 of 4 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review for children present during inspection: 1. The record for child #1 did not have documentation of start date, father's home information, parent's employment information, emergency contact information, physician information and signed written agreement with parents. 2. The record for child #4 did not have documentation of start date. 3. Provider confirmed information was not available during inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the home are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition to include unstable heavy items that a child could pull down on himself. Evidence: A 6' step ladder was closed and propped against the wall in the hallway immediately outside the bathroom used by children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances including cleaning agents and disinfectants are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Two multi-purpose cleaners labelled "Caution and keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-400-A
Description:	Based on observation, provider did not ensure the temperature of all inside areas occupied by children shall be maintained no lower than 65 degrees. Evidence: The temperature measured 61 degrees in the childcare room at 2:34 pm during inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.