Inspection · 2022-01-31
Licensing Inspector
Christina Jones
(540) 340-2672
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
22VAC40-111 Administration
22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Care of Children
22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease
22VAC40-111 Medication Administration
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-111 Nutrition
22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies
22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors
Inspector Notes
This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contact, documentation review, interview, and a virtual tour of the program.
A renewal inspection was initiated on 1/31/22 and concluded on 2/7/22. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were six daycare children present plus a household child, ranging in age from five-months to three-years-old, with two staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, medication, special care and emergencies, and nutrition. A total of two child records, one household member record, and two staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
If you have questions regarding this inspection you may contact the Licensing Inspector, Laura Brindle, at laura.brindle@doe.virginia.gov or 540-905-2062.
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-B
Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn statement or affirmation from an employee prior to hire. Evidence: The sworn statement on record for Caregiver #2 was completed for a previous daycare.
Plan of Correction: I did not realize that she needed to complete a new one for my daycare. A new one was completed on 2/3/22.
Standard 8VAC20-800-120-B
Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that the record for an assistant contained all required documents. Evidence: The record for Caregiver #2 did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.
Plan of Correction: References were conducted on 2/7/2022 and added to the record. Moving forward I will be sure to complete these before hire for any new staff.
Standard 8VAC20-800-170-A
Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children a current report of Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Evidence: The TB test submitted for Caregiver #2, with a start date of 10/2021, was dated 2/4/2022.
Plan of Correction: I will be sure to get this before any future staff start.
Standard 8VAC20-800-180-A
Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not obtain a current Tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the first screening for each caregiver and adult household member. Evidence: The TB test on record for Caregiver #1 was dated 1/4/2020; and the TB test on record for Household Member #1 was dated 1/1/2020.
Plan of Correction: Results of the TB test for Caregiver #1 were submitted to the inspector on 2/8/22. Household Member #1 will go this week also.