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Ms. Tina Stokes

Inspection · 2022-07-13

Date
2022-07-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
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 07/13/2022. At the time of entrance, 3 children totaling 7 points were in care with the provider. The record sample size consisted of 3 children's records and the provider's record. The children in care were observed engaging with the provider, participating in lunch and free play. There have been no injuries since the last inspection and no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are noted in the violation narrative and were discussed with the provider during the exit meeting at the conclusion of the inspection.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-800-290
Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children.
Evidence:
1. There were multiple sharp kitchen knives in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen accessible to children in care.
2. The provider confirmed that the knives were in a drawer with no child proof latch.
Plan of Correction: Provider will put a child latch on the drawer.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required components.
Evidence:
1. The record for child #2(enrolled 2/9/22) did not contain the address for one of the two required emergency contacts, medication administration policy, and information for parents.
2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not in child #2's record during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Provider will get this information from parent at pick up.
Standard 8VAC20-800-730-D
Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all household medications were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Evidence:
1. The provider's medication was within the reach of children in their open bedroom.
2. Provider confirmed that the bedroom door was open during this inspection.
Plan of Correction: Provide will ensure household medications are locked.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services