VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Jovana Velasco-Lopez
5518 Harvey Lane
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 658-0077

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: May 18, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 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 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 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 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the fall zone for the big slide, discussed moving the slide to a place where children can exit the chute without hitting the fence.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/18/2023. The provider was present with 3 assistants and 12 children. A total of 28 points. The children were observed working on letters and drawing. All the children went out on the covered patio and played, block play, circle time, reading a book and playing duck ,duck goose. Lots of interaction between caregivers and children. The caregiver are gently redirecting children when they are having a hard time. Discussed contact info for parents regarding child find. A violation notice was given to the provider with this inspection summary. Please call me at 703-203-8659 or pernille.brandt@doe.virginia.gov if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on the review of the providers emergency drills, the provider failed to have a drill in May. Evidence: The April 2023 drill was not conducted.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure I have monthly drills.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-B
Description:	Based on the observation at the time of the inspection, an infant walker is in use. Evidence: A child was sitting in an infant walker outside on the patio at the beginning of the inspection. An assistant placed another child in the walker after the inspector talked to the provider .
Plan of Correction:	I will remove the walker and no longer use it.