Inspection · 2023-01-23
Licensing Inspector
Shawanda Henderson
(540) 216-1434
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.
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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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An announced initial inspection was conducted from 10:00 am - 12:00 noon with the provider and her assistant. There were four daycare children and one household child in care, ranging from eight months to seven years of age, for a total of 12 points. Children were observed participating in math time, eating a snack, listening to a story, playing outside and playing inside with age-appropriate toys. Snack served today: apple slices and graham crackers. Four child records and four caregiver/household member records were reviewed along with the daily attendance, emergency preparedness plan and menu. Childcare areas inside and outside were observed. The day care area is organized and well equipped with age/stage appropriate supplies, activities, and equipment for the ages of children requested. The first aid kit, battery operated flashlight and weather band radio were observed and in compliance. Two cribs were observed and meet Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) federal safety standards for cribs. The provider has current certification in CPR and First Aid but is not current in Medication Administration Training (MAT) so cannot administer medications to children in care. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-A
Based on observation, and interview, the provider failed to ensure that all small appliances were unplugged when not in use. Evidence: a toaster and hotpot in the kitchen were observed plugged in while not in use.
Plan of Correction: Appliances were unplugged during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-330-A
Based on observation, and interview, the provider failed to ensure there is a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, that is available and accessible during the family day homes' hours of operation. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Evidence: a landline telephone was not observed, and the provider stated that she did not have one.
Plan of Correction: Will obtain a landline telephone.
Standard 8VAC20-800-680-A
Based on observation, not all caregivers washed their hands with liquid soap and warm, running water before preparing and serving food. Evidence: a caregiver did not wash their hands before preparing and serving the children their snack.
Plan of Correction: Retrain caregivers about handwashing requirements.
Standard 8VAC20-800-680-B
Based on observation, caregivers did not ensure children?s hands were washed with liquid soap and warm, running water before eating. Evidence: children did not wash their hands before eating snack.
Plan of Correction: Going forward will ensure children's hands are washed before meals.
Standard 8VAC20-800-940-A
Based on observation, the temperatures were not maintained at or below 40 degrees F in the refrigerator and at or below 0 degrees F in the freezer. Evidence: the refrigerator's temperature measured 44 degrees F and the freezer temperature measured 10 degrees F.
Plan of Correction: Will lower the temperatures in the fridge and freezer so that they are maintained at the proper temperatures.