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Ms. Sovonia Golden

Inspection · 2024-01-22

Date
2024-01-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Tiffany Jones
(757) 403-3045
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 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.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection related to a license renewal was conducted on January 22, 2024 from 2:25 PM --4:28 PM and concluded on January 24, 2024. At the time of entrance, 11 children (age range 21 months to age -10) totaling 19 points were in care with 2 providers/ caregivers. The sample size consisted of 5 children?s records and 2 providers/caregivers records. Children were observed during their rest period, freely playing and preparing for and during their snack 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.
Contact the licensing inspector, Christine Mahan at (757) 404-0568 with any questions.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-800-210-A
Based on record reviews and provider interviews, the provider did not ensue caregivers had obtained in addition to completion of first aid training and CPR training, a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.

Evidence: Provider #1 had only eight hours of annual training documented and Caregiver #2 had only six hours of annual training. Documented. They did not meet the required sixteen hours annual training.
Plan of Correction: Both providers have al 16 hours of training
Standard 8VAC20-800-460-C
Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination.

Evidence: Provider confirmed they had two household cats, and that one cat did not have documentation of obtaining a rabies shot and the second cat?s rabies vaccination expired on 9-27-2023.
Plan of Correction: All shots and vaccinations will be completed by Feb 5, 2024
Standard 8VAC20-800-570-A
Based on observation, record review and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points when supervising children.

Evidence: At approximately 3:48 PM one of two providers, Provider #1 left the family day home with 3 children and left the second provider, Caregiver #2 with 8 children that a totaled 17 points. At approximately 4:03 PM Provider #1 returned to the family day home. Caregiver #2 had more than 16 points for approximately 15 minutes.
Plan of Correction: I will ensure that we will stay within our points at all times
Standard 8VAC20-800-680-B
Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure children?s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating.

Evidence: Children were observed preparing for and eating snack and they did not wash their hands prior to eating
Plan of Correction: We will make sure the children wash their hands before and after all meals and snacks
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on observation, record review and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care.

Evidence: Provider #1 confirmed there was not documentation of drills conducted August, September, October, November and December of 2023.
Plan of Correction: Emergency evacuations have been updated.
Standard 8VAC20-800-880
Based on observation and provider interviews, the provider did not ensure when family day homes provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Evidence: The provider served only animal crackers and water for afternoon snack and did not meet the requirement for serving 2 out of 5 food groups.
Plan of Correction: Provider will ensue all components are served during all meal times.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services