Shanise Alvarado
3310 Argonne Ave
Norfolk, VA 23509
(757) 738-7950
Current Inspector:
Kimberly Sampson
(757) 354-7307
Inspection Date:
Aug. 25, 2023
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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 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 announced initial inspection was conducted on 8/25/23. At the time of entrance, 2 children totaling 4 points were in care with the provider. The record sample size consisted of 4 children's records and the provider's record and the household memeber's record. The children in care were observed engaging with the provider, eating snack, handwashing, participating in educational activities and free play. There have been no injuries and no medications are being administered at this time. Areas of noncompliance are noted in the violation narrative and were discussed with the provider during the exit meeting at the conclusion of the inspection.
Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not 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: 1. The records for child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will ask parents to provide this documentation.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:
Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain their medical insurance policy number. 2. The record for child #2 did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts, medical insurance policy number, and written authorization for emergency medical care. 3. The record for child #3 did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts, medical insurance policy number, and written authorization for emergency medical care. 4. The record for child #4 did not contain their medical insurance policy number. 5. The provider confirmed that these children are enrolled and this information was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will ask parents to provide this information.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:
Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized prior to their attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will ask parents to provide this documentation.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:
Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The two shelving units in the childcare areas rocked when pulled on presenting potential tipping hazards. 2. Provider confirmed these units were not anchored.
Plan of Correction:
Provider will anchor the shelving units.
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