VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Elizabeth Kaminski
2709 Sewells Point Road
Norfolk, VA 23513
(757) 647-0185

Current Inspector: Nanette Roberts (757) 404-2322

Inspection Date: July 24, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 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

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was provided in the following areas; Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/ Additional Technical Assistance: 8VAC20-800-330 Telephones

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 7/24/24 and completed on 7/24/24. The on-site inspection began at 10:50am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 6 children present and 1 caregiver; the point total was 12. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 caregiver and household member records onsite on 7/24/24. This inspection included document review, tour of the home, interviews, and observations. 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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/2/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure the emergency evacuation procedures were practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: 1.There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill practiced in April. a.The caregiver confirmed the drill was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency evacuation drills will be practiced every month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on record review and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure that all the required emergency drill information was documented. Evidence: 1.Documentation did not include identity of the person conducting the drill, number of caregivers and children participating, special conditions, the time it took to complete the drill and weather conditions. a.The caregiver confirmed the drill log in use did not include this information.
Plan of Correction:	The drill log will be updated to include all required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments. Evidence: The thermometer in the refrigerator measured 46 degrees.
Plan of Correction:	Routine maintenance and cleaning was conducted. The refrigerator temperature is now at or below 40 degrees.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, it was determined the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a boat motor propped against the fence on the playground. The motor was not secured and presented a fall hazard. a.The caregiver confirmed the motor was a hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The boat motor was removed from the playground.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1.There was a can of Lysol Disinfectant spray on a low shelf accessible to children, in the family room. a.The caregiver confirmed the spray was in an accessible area.
Plan of Correction:	The Lysol was moved to an inaccessible area during the inspection.