Inspection · 2023-07-12
Date
2023-07-12
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lynette A Storr
(703) 309-9153
(703) 309-9153
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.
Yes
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
Inspector Notes
A subsidy health and safety (SHSI) inspection was conducted today. There were 5 (9pts) children present with 2 staff supervising. A licensing inspection was also conducted on this date. Both inspections combined cover subsidy health and safety regulations. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this supplemental inspection. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. One violation found today. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with questions.
Violations
1Standard 8VAC20-790-420-B-5
Based on review of the Vendor's emergency preparedness plan, lockdown procedures were not included.
Evidence:
The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following:
a. Methods to alert caregivers and emergency responders;
b. Methods to secure the family day home and designated lockdown locations;
c. Methods to account for all children in the lockdown locations;
d. Methods of communication with parents and emergency responders;
e. Accommodations or special requirements for infants, toddlers, and children
with special needs to ensure their safety during lockdown; and
f. Procedure to reunite children with a parent or authorized person
designated by the parent to pick up the child;
Evidence:
The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following:
a. Methods to alert caregivers and emergency responders;
b. Methods to secure the family day home and designated lockdown locations;
c. Methods to account for all children in the lockdown locations;
d. Methods of communication with parents and emergency responders;
e. Accommodations or special requirements for infants, toddlers, and children
with special needs to ensure their safety during lockdown; and
f. Procedure to reunite children with a parent or authorized person
designated by the parent to pick up the child;
Plan of Correction: Lockdown procedures will be included in the plan. An annual lockdown drill will be completed.