VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Wenter Brown
113 Windsor Drive
Galax, VA 24333
(276) 260-1186

Current Inspector: Todd Scott (276) 608-3749

Inspection Date: May 22, 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 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, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 5/22/2024 and the inspection concluded on 5/22/2024. The on-site inspection began at 11:15 am and ended at 12:45 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were seven children present and three staff. The point total was 18. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of child records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have a physical examination in their record.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure physical examinations are obtained from parents for existing children and new admissions.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on provider interview, the center failed to ensure a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The provider reported there was not a working landline telephone.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will have landline installed.