VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Charlena Thompson
2423 Barre Street
Norfolk, VA 23504
(757) 625-0864

Current Inspector: Kimberly Sampson (757) 354-7307

Inspection Date: March 7, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate hybrid protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews, and a on site tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was conducted on 03/07/2022. There were 6 children present with the provider and assistant provider. Children were observed participating in free play, and interacting with the provider and assistant provider through out the duration of the inspection. No medications are administered by the provider. There have been no injuries since the last inspection. The Inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 3 staff records, along with any requested program records submitted by the facility to determine if required documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that all household member medication was stored in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a bottle of over the counter cough medication on the kitchen table during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure all medication is stored in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review it was determined the provider did not ensure each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(enrolled 1/11/22) did not contain one of the two required emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #2(enrolled 1/11/22) did not contain the medical insurance policy number.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will request this information from parent at pick up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that when cribs are being used by infant there was a tight fitting bottom cover. Evidence: 1. Child #1(11 months) was observed in a crib with a large terry cloth towel wrapped around the mattress, presenting a potential suffocation hazard. 2. Provider confirmed that they have a fitted crib sheet for child #1.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will not use any loose fitting cover or blankets for infants when in crib.