Inspection · 2022-07-13
Licensing Inspector
Christina Bakonyi
(571) 596-3655
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.
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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
An in-person annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 7/13/2022 from 10:15-11:20. There were two children present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed 2 children's records and adult/household member background checks and TB clearance documentation, physical space, trainings and nutrition. Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. Feel free to call if you need any assistance.
Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of School Readiness
703-314-0860
ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov
Standard 8VAC20-790-170-G
Based on vendor statement, a written list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions has not been maintained.
Evidence:
The vendor stated that she did not have a list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.
Plan of Correction: A list will be created that has all information for children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions
Standard 8VAC20-790-190-B-12
Based on vendor statement and record review, a written care plan for a diagnosed food allergy is not available for review.
Evidence:
No care plan with physician instructions and steps to take in case of an exposure to the food allergen was available.
Plan of Correction: Child #1's parent was given a care plan to take to the doctor. The plan was completed and returned to the vendor.
Standard 8VAC20-790-250-F
Based on vendor statement and a review of training certificates, the vendor did not complete the department's annual health and safety update course.
Evidence:
The annual health and safety class for 2022 has not been taken as of the day of the monitoring inspection.
Plan of Correction: The vendor completed the annual health and safety update training and provided the certificate (7/18/2022).
Standard 8VAC20-790-400-B-2
Based on observation, an emergency medication for a child in care was not maintained in the original container.
Evidence:
The vendor had an emergency medication for Child #1 that was not in the original container with a label identifying the name of the child, dosage and route of administration.
Plan of Correction: The vendor has requested that the emergency medication box with identifying information be bought to the home.
Standard 8VAC20-790-400-H
Based on observation, a child's medication was not kept in a secured place that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
Child #1's emergency medication was kept in the child's backpack. The backpack was in the living room used by children in care.
Plan of Correction: The medication will be stored in a kitchen cabinet that is inaccessible to children.