VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Patcharee Stennett
7018 Leesville Blvd.
Springfield, VA 22151
(571) 201-3262

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Technical Assistance:

1. Discussed requirement for confidential information not to be posted for viewing. 2. Reviewed food allergies, allergy action plans needed and limitations with medications until medication administration training (MAT) is obtained.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted at 12:55pm. Observed 6 children in care + 1 child that lives in the home totaling 16 points with 2 caregivers. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed napping during the inspection. The caregivers were actively supervising the children and helping them to settle into naps. The daycare areas of the home were found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, the emergency preparedness plan did not include required information. Evidence: There was no off-site location specified for relocation. The location specified was on the property.
Plan of Correction:	start do + plan the specified for relocation [sic]
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, there was no documentation that the provider had reviewed the emergency preparedness plan annually.
Plan of Correction:	Review plan in annually 2024 [sic]
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, there was no documentation that a monthly emergency evacuation drill was conducted in January 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Start do this month [sic]
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, 3 of 3 children's records with documented food allergies do not have allergy care plans or a plan that can be implemented by caregivers. Evidence: 1. Child #6-The allergy care plan signed by the doctor on 1/29/24 outlines an emergency action plan that caregivers are not able to implement, as they do not currently have medication administration training which would allow them to administer the specified emergency medications. Child has been enrolled since March 2022. 2. Child #10-There was no allergy care plan for the documented food allergies. Child has been enrolled since September 2022. 3. Child #11- There was no allergy care plan for the documented food allergies. Child has been enrolled since December 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Child is leaving care soon and/or getting Mat training
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, a caregiver did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: A total of 12 hours of annual was documented for Caregiver #1.
Plan of Correction:	register for training
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-D
Description:	Based on interview conducted, the household pet vaccination records were unavailable during the inspection. Evidence: The provider stated she would send them to the inspector later that evening but they were not submitted for review.
Plan of Correction:	Made Appt. and getting pet vaccination soon