8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
Technical Assistance:
Caregivers who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice training within 90 days of employment or vendor approval. ( This is the 10 hour training) Additionally, caregivers shall complete the department's health and safety update course annually. (This is the 3 hour annual training)
Comments:
An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was initiated on 02/26/2024 and concluded on 02/26/2024. There were 9 children present with 2 staff supervising. A licensing inspection was also conducted on this date. Both inspections combined cover subsidy health and safety regulations. Only subsidy requirements that are not covered in licensing standards were reviewed during this supplemental inspection.
Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider.
Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure that within the first 90 days of employment or service all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education.
Evidence: 1. There is no documentation on file to demonstrate that caregiver 2 has completed Virginia Preservice training. 2. The provider confirmed that caregiver 2 had not completed Virginia Preservice training.
Plan of Correction:
The provider stated that caregiver 2 will begin this training.
Disclaimer:
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