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Jayanthi Samarasekara

Inspection · 2023-01-10

Date
2023-01-10
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 8:55am and 10:30am. There were 8 children present with 2 caregivers for a total of 21 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing with various manipulatives, working on puzzles, dramatic play and drawing. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were reviewed during this inspection. There were no medications on site at this time. The provider completed a total of 16 hours of training during the last licensing period. 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 sheila.nelson@ doe.virginia.gov.

Sheila Nelson
License Inspector
Virginia Department of Education
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-800-210-A
Based on record review and interview, the family day home failed to have caregivers complete 16 hours of annual training.
Evidence:
1. Caregiver #2 (DOH 12/24/2020) record did not have documentation of additional annual training.
2. The Provider acknowledge that caregiver #2 did not complete the minimum of 16 hours of additional training.
Plan of Correction: I will ensure the caregiver completes the annual training this year and have her complete at least 10 hours of training by June 9, 2023.
Standard 8VAC20-800-750-A
Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that when topical skin products such as diaper ointments are used, the products shall be labeled with the child's name. .
Evidence:
1. Balmex ointment was not labeled with a child's name.
Plan of Correction: I will write the name on the tube now.
Violation corrected during inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-750-B
Based on observation, the provider failed to keep topical diaper ointment inaccessible to children.
Evidence: Three topical diaper ointments (Balmex, A & D, and Vaseline) was stored in an open container that was sitting on the floor.
Plan of Correction: I will move the ointment so it is out of reach.
Violation corrected during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-C
Based on record review and interview, 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) Child #6 (DOB 7/23/20) most recent documented immunization record is dated 11/15/21.
2) Child #8 (DOB 6/1/22) most recent documented immunization record is dated 6/1/22.
3) The provider acknowledged additional immunization record had not been obtained for child #6 and child #8.
Plan of Correction: I will email the parents today and tell them I need an updated immunization record.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services