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Helena Narisson

Inspection · 2022-04-12

Date
2022-04-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Margaret Allworth
(703) 209-3521
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

22VAC40-111 Personnel
22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members
22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment
22VAC40-111 Medication Administration
22VAC40-111 Emergencies
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE.
22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS.
8VAC20-770 Background Checks for Child Day Programs and Family Day Systems

Inspector Notes

An initial inspection was initiated on 4/12/2022 and concluded on 4/12/2022. The 1 level apartment located on the second floor was inspected, the living room is used for the play area. Children will not have access to the apartment balcony. The apartment complex playground will be used for outside play. There were no children in care. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of personnel, physical environment, medication and emergencies .Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations

6
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside was not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Evidence: An elliptical machine was observed in the corner of the play area, a child could very easily pull the elliptical on themselves.
A wall plate located in the play area was found pulled away from the wall, exposing wires.
Cable wires were hanging from the wall in the play area which were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Applicant will move Elliptical machine out of the play area. The wall plate will be secured to the wall and the cable wires will be secured out of the reach of children.
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, were not inaccessible to children.
Evidence: The door to the laundry room and bathroom cabinets were found unlocked with poisonous substances and cleaning agents inside and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Applicant will purchase child safety locks for the laundry room door and bathroom cabinets.
Standard 8VAC20-800-290
Based on observation, sharp kitchen utensils were accessible to children.
Evidence: Knives were observed in the unlocked kitchen cabinets.
Plan of Correction: Applicant will purchase a child gate that will be placed at the kitchen entrance.
Standard 8VAC20-800-330-A
Based on observation and provider interview, a landline telephone, was not available and operable.
Evidence: The applicant does not have a landline phone.
Plan of Correction: The applicant will purchase a landline phone and ensure she has service.
Standard 8VAC20-800-760-A
Based on observation and applicant interview, the first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages.
Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages.
Plan of Correction: Applicant will purchase triangular bandages.
Standard 8VAC20-800-770
Based on observation and applicant interview, a working portable battery-operated weather band radio was not available.
Evidence: The applicant did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio.
Plan of Correction: The applicant will purchase the correct portable battery-operated weather band radio.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services