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Ms. Trenita Cherry

Inspection · 2024-04-16

Date
2024-04-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Christine Mahan
(757) 404-0568
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
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/16/2024 from 12:15 pm-1:55 pm. At the time of entrance, 3 children were in care with the licensee. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 1 caregiver record. Children were observed sleeping and quietly watching a children's program on a tablet, and later playing freely with toys and socializing. Medication is not administered to children in care. Transportation was not observed. However, the provider does transport children to and from care. The vehicle and child safety seats, and vehicle insurance were viewed as well as written authorization to transport children in a vehicle. Transportation requirements were reviewed. Children walk / stroll to a neighborhood park , weather permitting, for daily outdoor time. 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.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-800-520-A
Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that cribs are provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed.
Evidence:
Upon arrival, an 11 month old infant (child #1) was observed sleeping in a car seat. in the room with the licensee.
The license stated that child #1's parent requested that child #1not sleep in a crib while in care and that child #1 does not sleep in a crib at home.
The car seat sits in a mobile rolling frame and the licensee had the infant in close proximity and ensures child #1 remains in sight and sound supervision while she is sleeping.
The licensee confirmed that there is not an available crib in the home and has not been since child #1 enrolled 10/23/2023.
Plan of Correction: The licensee stated that she no longer has a crib available because she had opted to no longer enroll infants quite some time back, However, child #1 is a sibling to another child in care and was permitted to enroll.
The licensee spoke with the parent of child #1 during the inspection and advised the parent that child #1 may not return to care unless or until a crib is provided or until the child turns 1 year old and can safely sleep on a cot (in less than 1 month).
All infants under 12 months of age will be provided a crib if they are enrolled in the future.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services