VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Tiera Gaskins
7022 Braddock Mews Pl
Springfield, VA 22151
(240) 860-4708

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Jan. 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the provider: Windows are too low to have open while children are in care. Must remain closed. Air fresheners, cleaning supplies, medications and other hazardous substances must be inaccessible to children. They cannot be stored on the kitchen island or the storage shelves in the childcare area. The next anticipated inspection will be the providers renewal inspection. Provider was reminded to have all renewal application documents completed and sent into licensing office 45 days prior to expiration for processing. The renewal application is available on the VDSS website.

Comments:

An unannounced 60 day monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/26/2023 between the hours of approximately 10:50 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. There were 3 children present with the Provider for a total of 10 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed engaging in free play and eating lunch. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children records, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-A
Description:	Based on observation, not all topical skin products were labeled with the child?s name. Evidence: The ointment belonging to Child #3 was not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation, not all food brought from home was clearly labeled in a way that identified the owner. Evidence: Child #1 had two containers of food that were not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain all information for children?s records. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record did not contain a name, address, and telephone number for a second emergency contact. 2. Child #2?s record did not contain an address for parent #2. 3. Child #2?s record did not contain an address for emergency contact #2.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. One nasal spray, one disinfectant spray, and one over-the-counter medication was found in an unlocked medicine cabinet in the bathroom used by the children. 2. One air freshener was found on the 3-cube storage in the living room. 3. Two air fresheners were found on the kitchen island, on the side that is accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.