VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Eliana Veira
115 Connemara Drive
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 618-0736

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: April 30, 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 monitoring inspection was conducted on 4/30/2024 from 9:50 am-11:00 am. There were 12 children supervised by 4 direct caregivers. The home, 4 caregivers records, 2 children?s records, 1 household member?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed outside engaging freely and participating in table top activities. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, 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. There was no 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 for Child #1 and Child #2. 2. In the children's records, Child #1's start date is listed as 1/4/2024 and Child #2's start date is listed as 12/28/2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. Evidence: A toaster oven was observed plugged in when not in use.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during inspection. I will let the assistants know for the future.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure accordion expansion gates and pressure-mounted gates were not used as protective barriers at stair openings. Evidence: A pressure-mounted gate was observed at the bottom of the stairway opening leading to the second floor.
Plan of Correction:	I will install as soon as I can.