VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dana Smith-Washington
6012 Steeplechase Lane
Suffolk, VA 23435
(757) 779-3206

Current Inspector: Melinda Popkin (757) 802-5281

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 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES . 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor's records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

LI reviewed determining need for additional caregiver, annual training opportunities; and assignment of cribs.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was completed on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 from 11:20 am until 1:51 pm. There were 7 children present with 1 caregiver and 1 assistant supervising. The point total was 19. The inspector completed observations of the children in care napping in cribs and on cots in designated child care area, and waking up. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical equipment and environment, physical health of caregiver/household members, preventing the spreads of disease, emergencies, and nutrition. A total of 3 child records, 1 caregiver, 1 assistant, and 3 household member records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law as well as repeat violations. Violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence:1. In the Assistant's record, there was no central registry findings found. 2.In Household member #3's record, there was no central registry findings found. 3. Interview with the provider confirmed the central registry findings were not available for review during the inspection. Interview
Plan of Correction:	The provider will submit request ASAP and send results to inspector once completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-140-B-4
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a current certification in first aid. Evidence: In Caregiver's record, the last dated first aid certification was 04/2021. Interview with the provider confirmed the documentation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will schedule course to complete and send completion certificate.