VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Zoe Kapogiannis
1301 Cherrystone Avenue
Henrico, VA 23228
(804) 262-5773

Current Inspector: Sharon Curlee (804) 840-8312

Inspection Date: May 15, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on May 15, 2024, as a follow-up to the issuance of a provisional license. The inspector was on site from approximately 12:30 pm until 1:45 pm. There were eleven children present with one provider supervising for a value of 27 points. A second caregiver arrived at 1:10 pm. Children were observed napping. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of four child records, one caregiver record and one household member record were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the licensing inspector. Sharon Curlee, Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-840-8312 Sharon.curlee@doe.virginia.gov Please complete the plan of correction and the date to be corrected for each violation listed on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Your plan of correction should contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s); 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventative measures.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of one caregiver record, interview, and observation, the provider did not obtain a national fingerprint background check for one caregiver prior to employment. Evidence: The record of caregiver #1, employed 05/15/2024, did not contain a national fingerprint background check. Caregiver #1 was observed working during the inspection on 05/15/2024. The provider stated caregiver #1 had not completed a national fingerprint check.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on review of one caregiver record and interview, the provider did not obtain an out of state criminal history check and an out of state sex offender registry check required for all states in which an individual has resided in the past 5 years prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #1, employed 05/15/2024, contain a signed sworn statement dated 05/15/2024 indicating the caregiver had lived outside the state of Virginia in the past 5 years. 2. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of an out of state criminal history search and an out of state sex offender registry check. 3. The provider stated she had not requested the required out of state background checks for caregiver #1. 4. Caregiver #1 was observed on 05/15/2024 working with children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on review of one record and interview, the provider did not obtain all required information for one caregiver record. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1, employed 05/15/2024, did not contain documentation of two or more references as to the character and reputation as well as competency that were checked before employment. 2. Caregiver #1 stated she had left her references in her mother?s car. The provider acknowledged she did not have the references.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Repeat Based on review of four children?s records, the provider did not obtain all required information for each child?s record. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, enrolled 04/02/2024, did not include the parents work phone number. 2. The record of child #2, enrolled 02/07/2024, did not include the address for one emergency contact listed. 3. The record of child #3, enrolled 02/07/2024, did not include the address for one emergency contact listed. 4. The record of child #4, enrolled 02/07/2024, did not include the address for one emergency contact listed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Repeat Based on review of one caregiver record and interview, the provider did not obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children a current report of tuberculosis screening documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #1, employed 05/15/2024, did not contain documentation of a tuberculosis screening. 2. The provider stated caregiver #1 had not gone to get a tuberculosis screening yet. 3. Caregiver#1 was observed working with children in care on May 15, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Repeat Based on review of one household member?s record, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member, a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The record of household member #1 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/13/2022 exceeding two years.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Repeat Based on observation, the provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the den, where a child was observed, a hole in the wall created access to peeling paint and debris from the wallboard. 2. In the main child care room, the corner of the wall where the cots are kept the wall board was exposed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure child-resistant protective covers were installed in all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: Two unused electrical outlets in the kitchen and one electrical outlet in the den were observed without child-resistant protective covers. The kitchen and den are open to each other. Child #5, three years in age was observed in the den sleeping.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-510-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure each child was provided with an individual crib, cot, rest mat, or bed for resting or napping. Evidence: 1. Child #5, three years in age, was observed asleep on the sofa in the den of the home. 2. When asked by the inspector why he was sleeping on the sofa, the provider stated, ?it?s his favorite place to sleep.?
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver did not exceed 16 points. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspector?s arrival on May 15, 2024 at 12:30 pm, eleven children (ages three months thru four years) were in care for a total of 27 points. The provider was the only caregiver on site. 2. The provider stated that her assistant had left for lunch. 3. At 1:10 pm, caregiver #1 arrived.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.