VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Linda Thompson
2803 Myrtlewood Drive
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 441-1266

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: April 24, 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 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/24/24 from 8:20 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with the provider. There were five children in care, ranging in age from two to five-years-old, for a total of 8 points. Children were observed in an activity and getting ready for a field trip. Five child records and two staff records were reviewed. The provider has current certification in CPR and First Aid. three medications and authorization forms were reviewed, and the provider has current certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) The first aid kit, flashlight, weather band radio, and fire extinguisher were observed. The emergency drill log, attendance, and menu were also reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on close 5/9/24.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-710
Description:	Based on review of medication, the provider did not ensure that medication administration requirements were met in that only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container may be administered by the provider. Evidence: The prescription emergency medication on site for Child #6 was not maintained in a labeled container indicating that the medication was dispensed from a pharmacy.
Plan of Correction:	Parent provided labeled container for child.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: There was no written record of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Updated the attendance sheet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The carpet in the daycare area had a large wrinkle going down the center of the carpet and the rug under the table had curling edges posing a trip hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Carpet is scheduled to be replaced and the rugs have been removed.