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Lesa Burkett

Inspection · 2024-05-06

Date
2024-05-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Todd Scott
(276) 608-3749
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

8VAC20-790 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 General Qualifications
8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance
8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services

Inspector Notes

An unannounced mandated inspection was completed on 5/6/2024 by two inspectors from 10:30am until 11:45. There were 9 children ages 16 months through 5 yrs. old present and two caregivers present for a total of 19 points. Five children?s records and two provider records were reviewed.

The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition.

Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violation (s) were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

4
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
This is a repeat violation. Based on observation, the family day home failed to maintain the family day home, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition.
Evidence:
1. The basement door opens to the basement stairs which has steps that are steep and the handrails are loose and are open. The basement door is near the bathroom in which the children use. The basement door has a lock at the top of the door and child proof door knob lock but neither were secure. 2. The two cribs had worn areas of bare wood on the top rails. 3. The wooden door between the kitchen and child care area had worn wood and is splintered. 4. Near the play area entrance, there was a piece of metal fencing on the ground with metal pieces facing upwards causing a protrusion hazard.
Plan of Correction: The basement door will be locked and checked daily. The fencing was moved during the inspection, The door will painted. The cribs will be refinished or covers bought.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-B
Based on observation, there was an electrical outlet without a cover.
Evidence:
In the corner of the room on the wall with a crib there was an electrical outlet without a child-resistant protective cover.
Plan of Correction: A protective cover will be placed on the outlet.
Standard 8VAC20-800-750-B
Based on observation, topical skin products were accessible to children.
Evidence:
There was Desitin in a cabinet that was within reach of children.
Plan of Correction: The diaper cream was moved out of reach of children during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-A
Based on record review, emergency evacuations procedures had not been completed monthly.
Evidence:
There were no drills documented for Nov.,2023-April 2024.
Plan of Correction: Monthly drills will be completed and documented.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services