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Inspection · 2022-07-06

Date
2022-07-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lauren Captain
(571) 835-0599
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

8VAC20-800-120 Administration
8VAC20-800-170 Health Care of Caregivers and Household Members
8VAC20-800-210 Annual Training
8VAC20-800-240 Environment and Equipment
8VAC20-800-680 Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800-810 Emergencies
8VAC20-800-870 Nutrition

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was conducted on 7/6/22 from 10:30am to 12:00pm. There were 12 children present (19 points) with 3 staff supervising. The children were observed playing outdoors with a variety of equipment and supplies; washing hands before meals and after using the restroom; and eating lunch. The lunch included cheese pizza and milk. A walk through of the family day home was conducted. 3 household member records, 3 staff records and 3 children's records were reviewed. The family day home's emergency plan and drill records, emergency supplies were also reviewed. There were no children present with diagnosed food allergies or medications. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a
Based on staff interview, the family day home did not obtain results of a central registry search and a complete sworn disclosure statement (SDS) for a household member upon reaching the age of 18 years.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that Household Member # 1 (18 years old) has been a resident at the family day home for approximately 8 years.
2. Staff # 1 stated that a central registry search was not submitted for Household Member # 1 when she turned 14 years old. Staff # 1 also stated that an SDS was not completed when Household Member # 1 turned 18 years.
Plan of Correction: The form was mailed on 7/7/22.
Standard 8VAC20-800-170-A
Based on staff interview, the provider did not obtain for each adult household member a current report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening prior to coming into contact with the children.
Evidence:
1. Staff # 1 stated that Household Member # 1 has been a resident of the family day home for approximately 8 years.
2. Household Member # 1 was observed engaging with children in the family day home.
3. Household Member # 1 reached 18 years of age in October 2018. Staff # 1 did not obtain a TB screening for Household Member # 1 when she turned 18 years old.
3.
Plan of Correction: The household member went for a TB screening on 7/7/22.
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation, areas outside the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence: A child safety gate was attached to the stairs in the backyard. The gate's latch was broken with sharp protruding edges, posing an injury hazard for the children.
Plan of Correction: The gate was replaced.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-A
Based on observation, small appliances were not unplugged when not in use.
Evidence: A toaster and electric kettle were not unplugged in the kitchens on the main level and in the basement.
Plan of Correction: Small appliances will be unplugged when not in use.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-B
Based on observation, unused electrical outlets were not covered by child resistant barriers.
Evidence: 5 unused electrical outlets in the family day home's basement, the area used by the children, were not covered by child resistant protective barriers.
Plan of Correction: All electric outlets not in use will be covered by covers.