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Inspection · 2024-05-13

Date
2024-05-13
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
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 House
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 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 today, May 13, 2024. The inspector was on site from approximately 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. There were three children present with one caregiver supervising for a value of eight points. Children were napping upon the inspector?s arrival. Later children were observed having a snack, playing with an IPAD and sliding on a small indoor sliding board. The provider interacted with the children in a positive manner. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of four child records, one caregiver and one household member record were reviewed. The inspector interacted with the caregiver and children in care.
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.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector.

Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector
Office of Child Care Health and Safety
Division of Early Childhood Care and Education
804-840-8312
Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-800-700-C
Based on review of documentation, observation, and interview, the provider did not ensure when an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parents within 14 days shall be taken to a pharmacy for proper disposal.

Evidence:

1. The medication authorization for child #2 was dated 01/12/2024 and only signed by the parent. The parent?s written authorization shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. The medication authorization for child #2 expired on 01/25/2024. Medication for child #2 was observed on site exceeding 14 days from the date of the authorization expiration.
2. The medication authorization for child #3 was dated 01/08/2024 and only signed by the parent. The parent?s written authorization shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. The medication authorization for child #3 expired on 01/19/2024. Medication for child #3 was observed on site exceeding 14 days from the date of the authorization expiration.
3. The medication authorization for child #4 was dated 01/17/2024 and only signed by the parent. The parent?s written authorization shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. The medication authorization for child #4 expired on 01/30/2024. Medication for child #4 was observed on site exceeding 14 days from the date of the authorization expiration.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will return the medication today.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services