Inspection · 2022-08-19
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
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
An unannounced annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 8/19/2022 from 12:40pm to 1:30pm. Observed 2 children (3 points) in the care of a substitute caregiver. The children were observed watching TV and on their IPADS during the inspection. The vendor completed the annual child development training requirements.
The home, emergency drills and emergency supplies were inspected. Children's information and vendor records were also reviewed.
Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Maria Soto at 571-835-5058 or maria.soto@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-790-200-2-a
Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not obtain Virginia Child Protective Services Central Registry check results for a caregiver who was serving as a substitute provider during the inspection.
Evidence:
The vendor did not obtain Central Registry results for Caregiver #1 prior to their first day of work or service as a substitute provider.
Plan of Correction: I have already contacted OFC to process all missing background checks for Caregiver #1. Background checks will be completed within 10 calendar days.
Standard 8VAC20-790-200-3
Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not obtain Tuberculosis screening results for a substitute caregiver prior to their first day of service.
Evidence:
Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of TB screening results during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: I will ensure substitute caregivers obtain a TB screening prior to their first day of work.
Standard 8VAC20-790-200-4
Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that a substitute provider had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care.
Evidence:
A family member (Caregiver #1) served as a substitute provider during the inspection. There was no documentation to verify that Caregiver #1 had a current CPR/FA certification.
Plan of Correction: I will ensure substitute providers have a CPR/FA certification prior to their first day of work.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-C-2
Based on observations, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets.
Evidence:
Three missing protective covers were observed in 2 rooms [living room and dining room] occupied by children in care at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction: I will make sure all outlets have protective covers.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-2
Based on review of emergency procedures and interview, shelter-in-place drills were not practiced twice a year.
Evidence:
Shelter-in-place drills were not documented for the 2021 calendar year.
Plan of Correction: I will make sure shelter-in-place drills are practiced twice a year.