VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Samone Riddick
115 Clay Street
Suffolk, VA 23434
(757) 274-3593

Current Inspector: Tiffany Jones (757) 403-3045

Inspection Date: May 8, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An initial inspection was completed on May 8, 2024 from 9:15 am until 10:33 am at the family day home by the inspectors. There were no children present during this inspection at the family day home. The inspectors reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, household members, caregiver training, physical equipment and environment, preventing spread of diseases, emergencies, and nutrition. The inspector review caregivers and household members background checks and initial application required attachments submitted for review for approval. 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 licensing inspector, Tiffany Jones at 757-403-3045

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. Evidence: During the inspection, there was no working portable battery-operated weather band radio found. The caregiver confirmed the working battery-operated radio was not available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Replaced the solar weather band radio with a battery operated one.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-790
Description:	Based on interview, the provider did not ensure to post telephone numbers in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: There was no telephone numbers posted for review during the inspection. Interview with provider confirmed the telephone numbers were not available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Telephone numbers have been posted throughout the home neat the phone and exits
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	Based on interview, the provider did not ensure to have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: There was not a written emergency preparedness and response plan completed during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Emergency preparedness and response plan printed and completed
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on interview, the provider did not ensure a landline telephone was available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: Interview with the provider confirmed a landline telephone was not available in the family day home during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Added a landline with phone available
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-520-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a crib for children in care from birth through 12 months of age. Evidence: During the inspection, there was no observation of a crib in the family day home for use at the family day home. Interview with the provider confirmed a crib was not available during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	New crib purchased and assembled
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-E
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtained a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hands nor the soiled diaper or wipes touches exterior surface. Evidence: There was no observation of a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system found at the family day home. The caregiver confirmed a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Purchased a leak proof storage trash can