VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sangeeta Sarkar
13586 Cobra Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 668-0722

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Sept. 26, 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 8VAC20-800 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:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/26/2023 between the hours of approximately 9:30 am and 10:30 am. There were 9 children present, ranging in ages from 7 months to 4 years, with 3 caregivers supervising. At the time of entrance, children were observed while working with puzzles and sorting color caps. Later, the children cleaned up and sat in a circle for their morning meeting with the provider. The morning meeting started with the children and the Provider singing the "Good morning" song in Spanish (Buenos dias). With the help of songs, pictures and picture books they also reviewed the weather, days of the week, months of the year, and shapes; in English and Spanish. By the time of exit, the children were reviewing the capitals of states of the United States. The assistants were observed supporting the provider and the children by helping them with supervision, bathroom breaks and feeding an infant. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. According to the provider, there were no medications on site on this date. A total of 2 child records and 3 staff records were reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined no violations with applicable standards or law. No violations were issued. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.