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Sita Gathram

Inspection · 2023-08-14

Date
2023-08-14
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Laura Lunceford
(571) 835-5058
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 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
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

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today between 11:00am and 12:05pm. There were 4 children present with the Provider for a total of 9 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing freely during the inspection. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
Based on interview, the provider has not obtained a central registry background check for a person residing in the home that has become 14 years old.
Evidence: A household member turned 14 years old in June 2023. The provider confirmed that central registry background check results have not been received.
Plan of Correction: I did it but didn't get the results. I'll call them to see where the results are.
Standard 8VAC20-800-430-A
Based on observation children under two years of age had access to stairs.
Evidence: The child care program takes place in the providers lower level and stairs lead to the basement program. A child safety gate was observed leaning against the wall at the bottom of the staircase. Child #4 is 17 months old and can access the staircase.
Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-C
Based on observation, information contained in children's records was not kept confidential.
Evidence: The supplemental page of the most recent inspection was observed posted on the providers wall. The supplemental page clearly states "DO NOT POST".
Plan of Correction: Corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
1. Child #2's record did not contain addresses for both emergency contacts.
2. Child #3's record did not contain the families medical insurance policy number.
3. Child #3's record did not contain the Information for Parents document.
Plan of Correction: I'll get the missing information today.
Standard 8VAC20-800-890
Repeat Violation.
Based on observation, meals and snacks brough from home was not clearly labeled to identify the owner.
Evidence: Four out of four lunch totes were observed were not labeled with each child's name.
Plan of Correction: I always label the lunch boxes but the parents take the labels off. I'll tell the parents to leave the labels or I'll do it everyday.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services