Inspection · 2024-05-30
Date
2024-05-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Nanette Roberts
(757) 404-2322
(757) 404-2322
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.
Yes
Areas Reviewed
22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
Inspector Notes
A subsidy inspection was conducted on 5/30/2024 from 10:25am to 12:15pm. At the time of the inspection there was one child in care. All subsidy and health requirements were reviewed during the visit. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice. Violations were discussed with the provider during the exit interview.
Violations
12Standard 8VAC20-790-170-C
(Repeat Violation)
Based on review of records and interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that any household member, and any caregiver involved in the day-to-day operation of the childcare has undergone a background check in accordance with 22.1-289.040 of the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
The vendor was unable to provide documentation that central registry checks for the provider and a household member had been completed within the past five years.
Based on review of records and interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that any household member, and any caregiver involved in the day-to-day operation of the childcare has undergone a background check in accordance with 22.1-289.040 of the Code of Virginia.
Evidence:
The vendor was unable to provide documentation that central registry checks for the provider and a household member had been completed within the past five years.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-190-A
(Repeat Violation)
Based on record review and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not maintain written or electronic information for each child enrolled.
Evidence:
1.There was no record for child #4. This child was in attendance on the day of the inspection.
2.The provider confirmed there was no record for the child.
Based on record review and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not maintain written or electronic information for each child enrolled.
Evidence:
1.There was no record for child #4. This child was in attendance on the day of the inspection.
2.The provider confirmed there was no record for the child.
Plan of Correction: The child will not be allowed to return until all required information is on file.
Standard 8VAC20-790-190-B
(Repeat Violation)
Based on review of records and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that children?s records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identification, and immunizations on or before the child?s first day.
2.The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain documentation of the father?s phone number.
3. The provider confirmed the information was not include in the records.
Based on review of records and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that children?s records contain all the required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of identification, and immunizations on or before the child?s first day.
2.The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain documentation of the father?s phone number.
3. The provider confirmed the information was not include in the records.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-250-F
(Repeat Violation)
Based on record review and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the departments health and safety update course.
Evidence:
There was no documentation in the provider record that the health and safety update training for 2023 had been completed.
Based on record review and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the departments health and safety update course.
Evidence:
There was no documentation in the provider record that the health and safety update training for 2023 had been completed.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-A
Based on record review and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that areas and equipment of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe, and operable condition.
Evidence:
There was a candle burning on a table in the entrance area of the home. This candle was at an accessible height that a child could pull down and posed a fire hazard.
Evidence:
There was a candle burning on a table in the entrance area of the home. This candle was at an accessible height that a child could pull down and posed a fire hazard.
Plan of Correction: Candles will not be used when children are in care.
Standard 8VAC20-790-270-A
Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials, and supplies such as, cleaning agents and disinfectants are stored in areas inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1. There was a bottle of bleach in an accessible area on the floor in the kitchen.
2. The provider confirmed the bleach was on the floor.
Evidence:
1. There was a bottle of bleach in an accessible area on the floor in the kitchen.
2. The provider confirmed the bleach was on the floor.
Plan of Correction: The bleach was returned to the laundry room.
Standard 8VAC20-790-360-I
Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that pillows will not be used by children less than two years of age while sleeping or resting.
Evidence:
1. Child #4 (date of birth 5/22/23) was observed sleeping on a pillow.
2. The provider confirmed the child was sleeping on a pillow.
Evidence:
1. Child #4 (date of birth 5/22/23) was observed sleeping on a pillow.
2. The provider confirmed the child was sleeping on a pillow.
Plan of Correction: During the inspection the provider immediately removed the pillow from the crib.
Standard 8VAC20-790-420-C
Based on observation and provider interview, it was determined the vendor did not ensure that 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center was posted in a visible and conspicuous place.
Evidence:
1. The emergency numbers, 911 and poison control, were not posted.
2. The provider confirmed the numbers were not posted.
Evidence:
1. The emergency numbers, 911 and poison control, were not posted.
2. The provider confirmed the numbers were not posted.
Plan of Correction: 911 and poison control will be posted.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-1
(Repeat Violation)
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuations procedures were practiced monthly.
Evidence:
1. The provider did not have documentation of monthly evacuation drills for the months of September 2023 through May 2024.
2. The provider confirmed there was no documentation of the drills.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuations procedures were practiced monthly.
Evidence:
1. The provider did not have documentation of monthly evacuation drills for the months of September 2023 through May 2024.
2. The provider confirmed there was no documentation of the drills.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-2
(Repeat Violation)
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced twice a year.
Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of any shelter in place drills.
The provider confirmed the drills were not documented.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced twice a year.
Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of any shelter in place drills.
The provider confirmed the drills were not documented.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-3
(Repeat Violation)
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that a lockdown procedure was practiced at least once per year.
Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of any lockdown drills.
2. The provider confirmed there was no documentation of the drill.
Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that a lockdown procedure was practiced at least once per year.
Evidence:
1. There was no documentation of any lockdown drills.
2. The provider confirmed there was no documentation of the drill.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-440-D-1
Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that when food is brought from home it will be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Evidence:
1. There was a can of formula on the kitchen table that was not labeled. The provider stated the formula was for child #4.
2. The provider confirmed the container was not labeled.
Evidence:
1. There was a can of formula on the kitchen table that was not labeled. The provider stated the formula was for child #4.
2. The provider confirmed the container was not labeled.
Plan of Correction: Parents will be required to label the child's food containers.