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Sarita Dhakal

Inspection · 2023-07-26

Date
2023-07-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Jessica Eason
(804) 629-7489
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
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

A renewal inspection was conducted today, July 26, 2023 between 8:48am and 10:25pm. There were 3 children present with 1 caregiver supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, children and caregivers records, special care and emergencies and nutrition. There was no medication on sight at this time. 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.
Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health & Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care & Education

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-800-430-B
Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at the stair opening.
Evidence: A pressure mounted gate is used at the bottom of the basement stairs that leads into the daycare area.
Plan of Correction: I will replace a new gate that can be anchored to the wall.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-A
Based on record review and interview, the family day home failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
Evidence:
1. The last documentation of written attendance is dated 03/12/2023.
2. The provider acknowledged written daily attendance had not been done.
Plan of Correction: I will start today keeping a written attendance record. Violation corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-790
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the family day home failed to post 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders in a visible area close to the telephone.
Evidence: 1. There was no evidence of posted emergency telephone numbers.
2. The provider confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted.
Plan of Correction: I will put the numbers back up.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-C
Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation.
Evidence:
1. The last documentation for evacuation drill was on 02/03/23.
2. The provider confirmed the documentation had not been maintained but stated the drills were practiced monthly.
Plan of Correction: I will put the drill log on the board so I remember to write the drills on it each month. I will be sure to write them down.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-C
Based on record review, it was determined the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Evidence:
1. The record for Child #2 (DOB 08/2021) did not have additional immunization documentation. Last update was 08/11/22.
2. The record for Child #3 (DOB 05/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 11/18/2022.
3. The record for Child #4 (DOB 02/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 08/19/2022.
Plan of Correction: I will inform the parents today that they must bring the updated immunization record this week.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services