VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Karen Phillips
13412 Marumsco Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 477-1186

Current Inspector: Angela Dudek (804) 629-8167

Inspection Date: Jan. 30, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/30/2023 from 10:30am to 11:50am. There were 3 children ages 8 years old to age 10 years old (2 points) with the Provider and 1 assistant. The programming area, attendance, outdoor playground area, menus, Provider, Assistant and Household member records, 3 children?s records, emergency drills, and emergency supplies were reviewed. There were no children?s medications on site. Children were observed watching television and eating lunch. Handwashing procedures were also observed. Provider and assistant were current with certification in CPR and First Aid training. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 2/22/2023. Please email me at angela.dudek@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and interview with staff, the Provider did not ensure that medications, including refrigerated medication and medication for caregivers and household members, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Tylenol was stored on a shelf in the door of the refrigerator that was located in the children?s programming space.
Plan of Correction:	Tylenol has been removed and stored.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Description: Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintained a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: During the inspection in was determined there were 3 children present, but the written record reflected there were no children present.
Plan of Correction:	Names are written down as children come in.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on review of 4 household records, the provider did not obtain for each Household member a current report of Tuberculosis screening every 2 years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The record for Household member #1 contained a Tuberculosis screening that was last completed on 1/12/21.
Plan of Correction:	Received new negative TB Test.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-A
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure access to the above ground swimming pool was prevented by locking and securing the ladder in place or storing the ladder in a place inaccessible to children. Evidence: A secondary pool ladder was stored near the swimming pool and was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The ladder has been removed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-B
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure a non-climbable barrier at least 4 feet high should surround play areas located within 30 feet of drowning hazards. Evidence: There was a chain link fence with an open gate surrounding the above ground swimming pool that was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Thought the chain link fence was acceptable. Will replace it with a wooden fence or move pool.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances were stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Bleach, laundry detergent, and all-purpose cleaner were stored in the unlocked laundry room on low shelves and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Laundry detergent has been put away.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-460-J
Description:	Based on observation and provider interview, the Provider did not ensure that all animal excrement was removed promptly, disposed of properly, and, if indoors, the soiled area cleaned. Evidence: There were 3 areas in the backyard where animal excrement was observed on the wood mulch where the children play.
Plan of Correction:	It has been removed. Playground has been cleaned and is being checked daily.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-C
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure stationary outdoor playground equipment was installed correctly. Evidence: 1)A large plastic play set was placed within 2 feet of the wooden play equipment border instead of the required 6 feet of clearance. 2)A metal swing set was not anchored with covered ground supports. The front right post and its cement support was above the ground and the swing set could be lifted off the ground.
Plan of Correction:	Swings were removed will be repaired. The climber was moved. Swings were removed and no on is allowed on it until it is fixed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-D
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that outdoor play equipment has ?S? hooks that are tightly closed. Evidence: On the wooden swing set, the ?S? hooks on all swings were open with a 1-inch gap.
Plan of Correction:	S hooks will be closed.