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Rashida Barnes

Inspection · 2023-06-27

Date
2023-06-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sydney Emory
(804) 807-3277
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 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 3:00pm to approximately 5:20pm. During the inspection, there were a total of six children in care, totaling 18 points, in the direct care of three caregivers. Upon arrival, the children were observed waking up from rest time, taking bathroom breaks, and during free-play. All areas used for childcare were inspected. The family day home has age and stage appropriate materials and supplies. The caregivers were observed having positive interactions with the children in care. The first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Per the provider, there are no pets in the home, no firearms, transportation is not provided, and medication is not
administered currently. Three caregivers? records and five children's records were reviewed.

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.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Based on a review of three caregivers' records and interview, the provider did not ensure one staff had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment.

Evidence: 1) The record of Caregiver #3, employed on 03/02/23, did not contain a central registry finding.

2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the central registry finding for Caregiver #3 could not be located.
Plan of Correction: A new request will be mailed.
Standard 8VAC20-800-100-B
Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did not ensure the physical examination for one child was conducted within the required timeframe.

Evidence: 1) The physical examination in the record of Child #1 (23-months-old) was conducted on 03/21/22. The child's first day of attendance was 04/17/23.

The physical examination prior to attendance shall have been conducted within six months prior to attendance for children age 19 months through 24 months.

2) During interview, Caregiver #1 acknowledged there was no other physical examination on file for Child #1.
Plan of Correction: The provider will request an updated physical for Child #1.
Standard 8VAC20-800-140-B-3
Based on a review of three caregivers' records and interview, the provider did not ensure to have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care.

Evidence: 1) The CPR certification in the record of Caregiver #1 expired on 05/01/23.

2) During interview, Caregiver #1 acknowledged the CPR certification was expired.
Plan of Correction: The provider will schedule a first aid and CPR class as soon as possible.
Standard 8VAC20-800-140-B-4
Based on a review of three caregivers' records and interview, the provider did not ensure to have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care.

Evidence: 1) The first aid certification in the record of Caregiver #1 expired on 05/01/23.

2) During interview, Caregiver #1 acknowledged the first aid certification was expired.
Plan of Correction: The provider will schedule a first aid and CPR class as soon as possible.
Standard 8VAC20-800-350-E
Based on the water temperature taken and interview, the hot water taps available to children were not maintained within the range of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F.

Evidence: 1) On 06/27/23, the inspector tested the hot water tap in the main bathroom sink used by children. The water registered 123.9 degrees F. 2) The inspector tested the hot water tap in the kitchen sink that is also used by children. The water registered 128.3 degrees F.

2) During interview, Caregiver #1 acknowledged the hot water temperature was not maintained within the required range.
Plan of Correction: The landlord has been contacted to ensure the water temperature is adjusted to meet the required range.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services