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Inspection · 2023-10-30

Date
2023-10-30
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
D'Nae Goodwin
(757) 404-3063
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

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/30/2023 from 11:00am to 12:30pm. At the time of the inspection there were two children in care with one provider and one assistant provider. Children were observed engaged in floor play, eating lunch and preparing for nap. Five children's records and three caregiver and household member records were reviewed. Required postings, emergency plans, evacuation drills and emergency supplies were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice and discussed during the exit interview.

Violations

4
Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Based on observation and interview, it was determined the provider failed to post required documents
Evidence:
1. The most recent violation notice was not posted in the family day home.
2. The provider confirmed that the most recent violation was not posted.
Plan of Correction: The inspection summary was posted in a visible location.
Standard 8VAC20-770-40-D-1-b
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that an employee of a licensed or registered family day home complete a sworn statement prior to the first day of employment.
Evidence:
1. The record for Assistant #1 (date of hire 3/13/2023) did not have documentation of a sworn statement.
2. The provider confirmed documentation of the sworn statement was not in the staff members record.
Plan of Correction: A sworn statement will be completed and kept in the assistant staff members record.
Standard 8VAC20-800-120-B
Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure that the record for assistants and substitutes contained all of the required information.
Evidence:
1.The record for assistant #1 did not contain the name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.
2.The provider confirmed the record for assistant #1 did not contain this information.
Plan of Correction: The emergency contact information will be added to the assistant staff members record.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-C
Based on review of the documentation and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that documentation is maintained of all emergency drills with the required information.
Evidence:
1. The provider did not have documentation of emergency drills for July, August or September 2023.
2. The provider verified that the drills conducted for July, August and September were not documented.
Plan of Correction: Emergency evacuation drills will be conducted monthly and documented on the emergency drill log.