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Mercy Chavez

Inspection · 2022-07-20

Date
2022-07-20
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tameika King
(804) 629-7486
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

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 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 07/20/2022 between the hours of approximately 10:20 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. There were 12 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 22 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing with blocks, coloring and engaging in free play. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-800-100-A
Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 08/17/2021) record did not contain documentation of a physical examination.
Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents for the form.
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a safe and operable condition.

Evidence: There was peeling paint located at the bottom of the wall by the exit door.
Plan of Correction: Provider covered the area during the inspection. I will ask my husband to paint.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Based on record review, not all emergency contact information was obtained for each child?s record.

Evidence:
1. Child #4?s record was missing an address for one emergency contact.
2. Child #3 and Child #4?s records were missing the name and policy number for the child?s medical insurance.
3. Child #2?s record was missing the policy number for the child?s medical insurance.
Plan of Correction: I will get the information from the parents.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-C
Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

Evidence: Child #1?s (age: 16 months) most recent immunization record was dated 08/18/2021)
Plan of Correction: I will ask the parents to give me a new copy.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services