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Ms. Melissa Smith

Inspection · 2024-01-25

Date
2024-01-25
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 monitoring inspection was completed on January 25, 2024 at 9:49 am until 11:06 am in person at the family day home. There were 2 children present, 2 points with 1 caregiver supervising. There were observations of the parent drop off, children reading books, eating snack, and interacting with staff. The outdoor area is current not in use and the caregiver and children in care take walks for outdoor activity. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical equipment and environment, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 2 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 Jones at 757-403-3045.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure to practice emergency evacuation procedures monthly.

Evidence: The documentation reviewed partial completion of the monthly drills. Interview with caregiver confirmed the practiced drills were not completed each month.
Plan of Correction: The provider will practice and record all monthly and annual drills as required.
Standard 8VAC20-800-920
Based on interview, the provider did not ensure when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period is available.

Evidence: Interview with provider confirmed a menu at the family day home was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The provider will complete menu for current week for review.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services