Inspection · 2024-05-06
Date
2024-05-06
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Rene Old
(757) 404-1784
(757) 404-1784
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.
Yes
Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-790-140 - 480 : Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was initiated on 05/06/2024 at 9:40 am and completed on 05/06/2024 at 12:15 pm.
There were no children in care. The downstairs/child care area of the home was reviewed to include the backyard play area.
Records reviewed for the vendor and one enrolled child.
The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor.
Violations
8Standard 8VAC20-790-190-A
Based on record review and interview, the vendor failed to maintain, and keep at the family day home a written enrollment record containing all of the required elements:
Evidence:
1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the following required information:
a. The address of the emergency contact;
b. The phone number of the custodial parent;
c. Proof of the child's age and identity;
d. A written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the vendor.
2. The vendor confirmed that the above information was not on file for child 1.
Evidence:
1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the following required information:
a. The address of the emergency contact;
b. The phone number of the custodial parent;
c. Proof of the child's age and identity;
d. A written statement that the vendor will notify the parent when the child becomes ill and that the parent will arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the vendor.
2. The vendor confirmed that the above information was not on file for child 1.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that all missing information will be obtained and added to child 1's record.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-A
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition.
Evidence:
1. A storage cubby and storage cabinet, located in the child care play room, have not been secured to the wall.
a. Unsecured furniture is a toppling hazard.
Evidence:
1. A storage cubby and storage cabinet, located in the child care play room, have not been secured to the wall.
a. Unsecured furniture is a toppling hazard.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that both pieces of equipment will be secured to the wall.
Standard 8VAC20-790-280-A
Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that each bathroom provided for children shall have running warm water that does not exceed 120 F.
Evidence:
1. The water temperature at the sink in the children's bathroom measured approximately 131 F.
Evidence:
1. The water temperature at the sink in the children's bathroom measured approximately 131 F.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that the water heater will be turned back.
Standard 8VAC20-790-390-F
Based on observation and interview, the vendor failed to obtain a plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
Evidence:
1. There was no step down diaper pail/trash can near the diaper changing table.
2. The vendor stated that she did not have a step down diaper pail/trash can for disposal of diapers.
Evidence:
1. There was no step down diaper pail/trash can near the diaper changing table.
2. The vendor stated that she did not have a step down diaper pail/trash can for disposal of diapers.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that a step down type trash can will be obtained for disposal of diapers.
Standard 8VAC20-790-410-A-1
Based on observation and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that the first aid kit contained all of the required elements.
Evidence:
1. The first aid kit lacked scissors and a digital thermometer.
2. The vendor stated she did not have these items.
Evidence:
1. The first aid kit lacked scissors and a digital thermometer.
2. The vendor stated she did not have these items.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that missing items will be obtained for the first aid kit.
Standard 8VAC20-790-410-B-2
Based on observation and interview, the vendor failed to ensure there was one working, battery operated radio on hand.
Evidence:
1. The radio was not working.
2. The vendor stated she did not have working batteries for the radio.
Evidence:
1. The radio was not working.
2. The vendor stated she did not have working batteries for the radio.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that new batteries would be obtained for the radio.
Standard 8VAC20-790-420-A
Based on interview, the vendor failed to have a have a written emergency preparedness plan for the family day home.
Evidence:
The provider stated she had not written an emergency preparedness plan for the family day home.
Evidence:
The provider stated she had not written an emergency preparedness plan for the family day home.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that an emergency plan would be written for the family day home.
Standard 8VAC20-790-420-C
Based on observation and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible and conspicuous place.
Evidence:
1. The number for the regional poison control center was not posted.
2. The vendor confirmed that the number for poison control was not posted in the home.
Evidence:
1. The number for the regional poison control center was not posted.
2. The vendor confirmed that the number for poison control was not posted in the home.
Plan of Correction: The vendor stated that the number for poison control would be posted.