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Ms. Melissa Smith

Inspection · 2022-08-16

Date
2022-08-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Michele Patchett
(757) 439-6816
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 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 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-770 Background Checks

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was initiated and concluded on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 in person at the family day home. There were 6 children present with 1 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 1 caregiver records were reviewed. 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. If you have question regarding this inspection please contact licensing inspector, Tiffany Harris at 757-403-3045.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-800-330-A
Based on observation and interview with provider, the licensee did not ensure to obtain a landline telephone during the family day home's hours of operation.

Evidence: There was no landline telephone available for review during the inspection. Interview with licensee confirmed the telephone was not available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The caregiver will purchase a phone for the landline to use during family day home hours of operation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on review of emergency drills and interview, the licensee did not ensure to practice all monthly emergency evacuation procedures.

Evidence:
A review of the emergency drills log revealed that last emergency drill was completed in April 2022.
Interview with licensee confirmed the emergency drills documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The caregiver will ensure drills are completed on a monthly basis and recorded as required.
Standard 8VAC20-800-920
Based on review and interview, the licensee did not ensure to provide a menu for the current one week period.

Evidence: There was no menu available for review at the family day home. The interview with licensee confirmed a menu as not available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Caregiver will prepare and provide a menu for review as required.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services