VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Shreco Thompson
17458 Isle Royale Terrace
Dumfries, VA 22025
(703) 291-7257

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Aug. 26, 2024

Complaint Related: 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 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 8/26/24. The on-site inspection began at 10:30 a.m. and ended at 11:42 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were three children present and one caregiver; the point total was eight. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and one staff record on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, 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 9/4/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on record review; the provider did not ensure that before the child?s first day of attendance that parents are provided all required policies in writing. Evidence: The record for Child #1 (Start Date 3/25/24) and Child #3 (Start Date 5/6/24) did not have signed provisions of the emergency preparedness plan.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that areas and furnishing of the family day home, inside and outside were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: In the play area there was a large carpet that had several large wrinkles, posing a potential trip hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider did not ensure small electrical appliances were unplugged when not in use. Evidence: In the kitchen a coffee machine was plugged in and not in use
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation the provider did not ensure that children under two years of age did not have access to stairs. Evidence: On 8/26/24 there was one child under two years of age (20-months-old) in attendance. There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs of the daycare area to prevent access by the child.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that not all caregivers washed the children?s hands with liquid soap and warm running water before eating. Evidence: The children?s hands were not washed before the provider served breakfast.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.