Inspection · 2023-11-29
Licensing Inspector
Christina Jones
(540) 340-2672
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
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
Inspector Notes
An announced initial inspection was conducted from 1:00 - 2:30 pm with the provider. There were no children in care at the time of the inspection, however four children are enrolled. The childcare area was observed and is large, organized and well equipped with an abundance of age-appropriate toys, equipment and educational materials. Reviewed and discussed the written attendance, first aid kit, battery operated flashlight and weather band radio, emergency preparedness plan, weekly menu, required posted information, and four child and two caregiver records. The provider has current certification in CPR and First Aid, but is not Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified and cannot administer medication to children in care.
Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Thursday, 12/14/2023. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.
Standard 8VAC20-800-120-B
Based on review of caregiver records, the provider did not obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation were checked before employment. Evidence: the record for caregiver #2 (date of hire: 10/25/2023) did not contain documentation of two reference checks.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-330-A
Based on observation, and interview, the home is not equipped with 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: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-340-C
Based on observation, and interview, not all bathrooms contained paper towels. Evidence: there were no paper towels in the bathroom and the provider stated that the children use the cloth towels.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-A
Based on observation, and interview, the provider did not keep a written record of children in attendance. Evidence: the attendance record was dated, September 2023 and did not include the four children that were in attendance on 11/29/23.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Based on review of three child records, and an interview with the provider, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The records for child #1, child #2, child #3, and child #4 did not contain complete emergency contact information, first date of attendance, or the parent?s signed acknowledgement of the information required in standard 70.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-A
Based on review of four child records, and an interview with the provider, not all parents were provided, in writing, all required information for parents before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, child #2, child #3 and child #4 did not contain documentation of receipt of all required written information including information for parents, policies on the administration of medication, whether or not there is liability insurance, and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-800-A
Based on review of documentation, and interview, the home does not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes all required information. Evidence: the emergency plan provided was prepared by the Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue and was not specific to the provider's home and did not contain all required components.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-870-A
Based on review of the Parent Handbook Policies, it was determined that meals and snacks are not scheduled so there is a period of no more than three hours between each meal or snack. Evidence: the handbook states that "We provide morning breakfast at 8:00am, lunch at 12:30pm and afternoon snack at 3:00pm"
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-940-B
Based on observation and interview, the home did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Evidence: the provider stated that she did not have a thermometer.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.