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Ms. Maria Brown

Inspection · 2024-05-23

Date
2024-05-23
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 05/23/2024 from 9:30am to 10:20am with the Provider. There were 6 children ages 18 months to age 4 years old (11 points) with the Provider. The programming area, attendance, outdoor play area, menus, Provider and Household member records, 5 children?s records, emergency drills, emergency supplies, and policies were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Children were observed participating in singing and math activities. The Provider had a current certification in CPR and First Aid training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 5/28/24. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances were stored in an area inaccessible to children.

Evidence:
In the kitchen area where children have access there were several containers of alcohol stored in the mini refrigerator.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-B
Based on observation, the provider did not cover all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age with child-resistant protective covers.

Evidence:
There was an unused outlet in the children?s bathroom and an unused outlet at the kitchen wall that was uncovered.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-430-A
Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.

Evidence: During inspection, there was an unfastened baby gate leaning on the stairs making the stairs accessible to children under 2 years of age.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-780-B
Based on review of 5 child records, the provider did not conduct an annual review of children?s emergency contact information and the parent?s acknowledgment of the review.

Evidence: The record for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain documentation of an annual review of the children?s record, nor did the records contain parent acknowledgment of the review.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services