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Sandra Reardon

Inspection · 2022-03-28

Date
2022-03-28
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Marbert
(703) 479-4678
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

22VAC40-111 Administration
22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Care of Children
22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease
22VAC40-111 Medication Administration
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-111 Nutrition
22VAC40-111 Transportation
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Inspector Notes

An on-site renewal inspection was conducted. Seven children with two caregivers were present for 18 points which is within ratios for supervision. Dedicated space in the basement is well equipped. Observed free play, one infant sleeping and children playing with duplo blocks. Lunch served today was beef-a-roni, green beans and milk. 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.

Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance.

Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

10
Standard 8VAC20-800-210-A
Based on provider statement, the required annual training has not been obtained for both caregivers.
Evidence:
The provider is missing 5 hours of training for 2021 and the assistant is missing 16 hours of training for 2021.
Plan of Correction: Additional hours will be taken to complete annual training hours. Discussed with the Inspector the best way to track hours (April-March each year).
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation, areas of the home are not maintained in a safe or operable condition.
Evidence:
1. A step leading into the daycare (4th from the bottom) is falling apart-bricks and mortar are crumbling.
2. The gate leading to the upper deck has no latch and is not able to close to prevent access to stairs.
Plan of Correction: The step and gate will be repaired this weekend.
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Based on observation, potentially poisonous supplies are not stored in an area inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
Chemicals for the hot tub were sitting on the railing leading into the entrance to the daycare and not locked up or put away.
Plan of Correction: Chemicals will be removed today.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-A
Based on record review and provider statement, a daily record of attendance is not completed each day.
Evidence:
Attendance was not maintained for 2 days last week as well as the day of the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Attendance will be written down each day.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-A
Based on record review and provider statement, 2 of 2 children's records are incomplete for all required information.
Evidence:
Child #1 is missing the insurance policy number and the date and signature of the provider when she viewed the proof of identity.
Child #2 is missing the date and signature of the provider when she viewed the proof of identity and an updated immunization record (last documented update is older than 6 months 7/30/2021).
Plan of Correction: The provider will request information from the parent and complete and sign the documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-A
Based on record review and provider statement, not all information for parents was provided in writing before the child attended.
Evidence:
Child #1 had no documentation of a signed medication policy.
Child #2 had no documentation of the liability insurance declaration.
Plan of Correction: Missing forms will be given to the parent and signed for the child's record.
Standard 8VAC20-800-800-A
Based on provider statement, the written emergency preparedness plan was not available.
Evidence:
The provider could not find the current written emergency plan and was not able to locate it when given additional time.
Plan of Correction: A new plan will be written if the previous one can not be found.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on provider statement and drill log, no evacuation drills were practiced monthly.
Evidence:
The provider confirmed that no drills were practiced the months of November and December 2021 as well as January and February 2022.
Plan of Correction: Drills will be conducted monthly moving forward.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-C
Based on provider statement, no documentation of shelter in place drills was maintained.
Evidence:
No shelter in place drills were recorded on the drill log but the provider stated that 2 had been done for 2021.
Plan of Correction: Documentation of the shelter-in place drills will be included on the drill log.
Standard 8VAC20-800-890
Based on observation and provider statement, food bought from home is not clearly labeled.
Evidence:
Bottles for Child #1 were missing the name and date.
Plan of Correction: Bottles will be labeled with the child's name and date.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services