VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Denise Godfrey
2214 Queen Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 604-3428

Current Inspector: D'Nae Goodwin (757) 404-3063

Inspection Date: May 4, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-111 Nighttime Care 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-80 SANCTIONS. 22VAC40-80 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 20 Access to minor?s records 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities and Programs

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A (monitoring/renewal) inspection was initiated on 04/30/2021and concluded on 05/04/2021. The in-charge person was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There 1 child present present and 1 caregiver. The inspector emailed the in-charge person a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 1 child's record and 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-240-A
Description:	Based on observation the licensee did not ensure all areas and furnishings of the family day home were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: There was an accordion style gate in a doorway where children have access, posing a pinching hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The following corrective action was provided by the licensee during the exit interview: The gate was removed during the inspection and replaced.