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Shanise Alvarado

Inspection · 2024-08-26

Date
2024-08-26
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
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
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS
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, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 08/26/24, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 12:25 pm and ended at 1:40 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 4 daycare children and 1 household child present and 1 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 1 staff record. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, observations, and measurements. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations

2
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-B
Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age had protective covers.
Evidence:
1. There was no outlet cover on one of the outlets in the childcare area during this inspection.
2. Provider confirmed that this outlet did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction: Provider put a protective cover on the outlet during this inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-900-A
Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that in order to assist in preventing choking, food that is hard, round, small, thick and sticky, or smooth and slippery such as whole hot dogs sliced into rounds, nuts, seeds, raisins, uncut grapes, uncut raw carrots, peanuts, chunks of peanut butter, hard candy, and popcorn shall not be served to children under four years of age, unless the food is prepared before being served in a manner that will reduce the risk of choking, i.e., hot dogs cut lengthwise, grapes cut in small pieces, and carrots cooked or cut lengthwise.
Evidence:
1. Whole grapes were served to two children under the age of four years old during this inspection.
2. Provider confirmed that the children with whole grapes were under the age of four years old.
Plan of Correction: Provider will be sure not to serve foods that are identified as potential choking hazards without cutting them into small pieces.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services