VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Nancy Miller
9110 Whitemont Drive
Richmond, VA 23294
(804) 346-5170

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: March 6, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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 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

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from approximately 10:10am until 11:30am. There were six children present with one caregiver supervising for a value of 12 points. Upon arrival, the children were observed in the main play area of the home, playing, interacting with one another, and during circle time. The provider was observed having positive interactions with the children. Later, the children were observed taking bathroom breaks, and preparing for lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, personnel, care of children, medication, special care and emergencies, and nutrition. A total of five child records, the caregiver's records, and pet vaccination records were reviewed. Per the provider, medication is not administered and transportation is not provided at this 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, the provider did not ensure an applicant shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The most recent central registry finding in the record of Applicant #1 was obtained on 01/08/19. A new central registry finding should have been obtained no later than 01/08/24. During interview, Applicant #1 acknowledged a new central registry finding had not been obtained as required.
Plan of Correction:	The provider submitted a new request for a search of the central registry to be completed.