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Kathleen Edwards

Inspection · 2023-10-16

Date
2023-10-16
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Arlene Agustin
(804) 629-7519
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
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on October 16, 2023, from 3pm to approximately 4pm. There was one child present totaling two points and the provider. The Inspector reviewed five children?s records and two staff/household records. The Inspectors observed staff and child interactions throughout the inspection. Child was observed during a drawing activity. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and a violation was documented. The violation is listed on the violation notice issued to the center and were reviewed with the provider at the exit interview.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. Upon walking up to the family day home, the brick steps to the entrance of the home are damaged with pieces of sharp brick exposed and in reach of children. This poses as a tripping and injury hazard to the children in care.
2. Staff #1 confirmed that the brick steps to go into the family day home is damaged and is aware that this is both a tripping and injury hazard to the children in care.
Plan of Correction: The provider responded with the following: The provider will have her husband repair the steps to the entrance of the stairs to ensure that it is safe for the children to walk on.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services