VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shabnam Hashemi
3390 Dondis Creek
Triangle, VA 22172
(703) 899-9826

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: July 18, 2022

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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance and clarification was provided regarding Standard 830-A and 830-B. The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted between the hours of 9:45am through 11:30am. There were a total of 5 children present (16 points), ranging in ages from 4 months to 4 years with the Provider. A total of 6 children?s files, 1 staff file, 5 household member?s files, and 2 pet files were reviewed. The children were observed eating breakfast, engaging in age appropriate free play, and infant was observed napping. Positive interactions between the caregiver and children were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the programming space, children and staff records, emergency drills, menu, attendance, and emergency procedures were completed today. No new staff have been hired since the last inspection. The provider advised there was no medication on site today. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials and toys and the home was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please contact me with any questions or concerns at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation drills are practiced monthly. Evidence: The provider has had children enrolled since April 2022 and has not conducted any emergency evacuation drills.
Plan of Correction:	We conducted our first emergency evacuation on 7/21/22, and moving forward we will conduct one every month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #4 (Start Date: 4/12/2022) did not have a physical examination on file at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We received the child's physical examination on 7/22/22, going forward we will thoroughly check all files to make sure they are in compliance.