VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sellapperumage Shaw
1004 N. Roosevelt Street
Falls church, VA 22046
(703) 447-6917

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: Nov. 13, 2020 and Jan. 22, 2021

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 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 63.2 Facilities and Programs

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the following with the Provider: - Allowable ages for crib usage - Supervision requirements - Outdoor play equipment standards - Diapering procedures

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. An announced initial inspection was initiated on 11/13/20 and concluded on 1/22/21. The provider was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. On 11/13, there were 2 children present and 1 staff. On 1/22, there were 4 children present with 2 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 9 household member records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. Should you have any questions, please contact me at mary.wizbicki@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observations, the first aid kit did not include all required items. Evidence 1. 11/13- The first aid kit did not have a digital thermometer.
Plan of Correction:	I bought an extra one and kept it in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-800-A
Description:	Based on interview, the Provider does not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence 1. 11/13- During the inspection, the Provider said she did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. After the inspection, the inspector emailed the Provider requesting this documentation, which the Provider did not send to the inspector within the allowable time frame.
Plan of Correction:	I send the emergency preparedness and response plan to the inspector on 11/16/20
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Description:	Based on interview, the Provider does not have a written general daily schedule that is appropriate for the age of the children in care. Evidence 1. 11/13- The inspector asked the Provider if she has a daily activity schedule. The Provider responded with what the children do while in care, but does not have a written general daily schedule for the parents or the inspector to view.
Plan of Correction:	I prepared the written daily schedule and give that to the parents. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-240-A
Description:	Based on observations, there were furnishings/equipment which were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence 1. 11/13- The stationary playground equipment in the outside play area has sections of chipping paint and splintering wood. This was most notably on the climbing rungs. 2. 11/13- There was a movable, climbable playhouse in the outside play area. This was placed within a foot (in the fall zone) from a stationary wooden board on the ground. 3. 11/13- Outside on the ground near the playground equipment, there was a planter that had broke, exposing sharp edges.
Plan of Correction:	Inspector advised me to take the ladder and slide off. In safety of my children I took them off and sent her the photos. Also, I replace the new pot. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-260-C
Description:	Based on observations, the portable wading pool was not emptied, sanitized and stored in a position to keep it clean and dry when not in use during the FDH's hours of operation. Evidence 1. 11/13- There was a portable wading pool in the outside play area. It was stored in the upright position with another wadable pool stacked on top of it. The Provider lifted up the top pool and in the bottom pool there was sand along with water that had collected in it.
Plan of Correction:	I cleaned it and stored it in the upright position. I made holes in the sand pool to drain the water. Send the photos to the inspector. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-450-A
Description:	Based on observations, there was a clear glass sliding door which was not clearly marked with decorative objects such as pictures, art work, or decals at the eye level of children in care. Evidence 1. 11/13- The sliding glass door that leads outside did not have any decorative objects at the eye level of the children in care. 2. 1/22- The sliding glass door still did not have any decorative objects at the eye level of the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	11/13- She explained decorative objects keep children's eye level. I posted it down. [sic] 1/22- I will put objects on the door and keep them there.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-500-B
Description:	Based on observations, the highest climbing rung on the stationary playground equipment exceeded four feet for use by preschool children. Evidence 1. 11/13- The stationary playground equipment in the outside play area had one side where the children could climb up to a platform. The highest rung was estimated to be between 5 and 6 feet tall.
Plan of Correction:	Inspector explanes to remove the step ladder and slide so we took them off. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-500-D
Description:	Based on observations, the outdoor play equipment did not meet all safety regulations. Evidence 1. 11/13- There were 3 swings as part of the playground equipment. All 3 of these swings had at least one "S" hook that was not tightly closed.
Plan of Correction:	I tightened the hooks. Now it safe [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-520-A
Description:	Based on interview, the Provider stated that she has placed children over the age of 12 months in cribs. Evidence 1. 11/13- When the inspector asked the Provider what she does when any of the children in care get sick, the Provider replied that she will put them into cribs. The children in care during the inspection on 11/13 were 2 and 3 years old. 2. 11/13- The Provider stated that children over the age of 1.5 years sleep on mats and children 1.5 and under sleep in the cribs.
Plan of Correction:	If child is sick if anything contagious separate the child from the other children. If child is younger than 13 months sometimes we keep them in the crib and watch them closely. That's what I meant keeping child in the crib. [sic]
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-560-A
Description:	Based on observations, the Provider attempted to leave the children in care without direct care and supervision. Evidence 1. 11-13- At the beginning of the scheduled virtual inspection, the inspector asked the Provider if she would walk through the house for the inspector to review all physical plant requirements. The Provider said she could do that and that she would put the two children in care into the main play room and "lock them in there". The inspector immediately said that she could not do that and she needed to bring the children with her or have an adult household member care for the children while the Provider did a walk through of the house.
Plan of Correction:	I will have my assistant care for the children while I walk through the house for the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-690-D
Description:	Based on interview, the Provider stated that she did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use. Evidence 1. 1/22- When the inspector asked the Provider what steps she takes to clean the diaper mat in between uses, the Provider said she uses bleach to "clean" it. The inspector informed the Provider that she needs to clean the mat with soap and then use a bleach solution to sanitize it after each use.
Plan of Correction:	The Provider said that she will clean with soap and then sanitize it with bleach.