VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sheuli Akhtar
538 South Lancaster Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 567-1369

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Jan. 19, 2022

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 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-111 Nighttime Care 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Technical Assistance:

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services. Guidance, resources and training links can be found on the new website childcareva.com.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was conducted on 1/19/2022. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 2 toddler children present with 1 staff supervising. Several school-age children arrive after school each day. The caregiver provides evening care. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A child's records and staff training was reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-B
Description:	Based on observation and the provider statement, a prohibited piece of equipment is in use. Evidence: A walker was observed in the downstairs room and was confirmed by the provider.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.