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: Aug. 28, 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

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was provided regarding standards 430-A and 430-B. Children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs. Accordion expansion gates and pressure mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at stair openings.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today between the hours of 10:15am through 11:55am. There were a total of 7 children present, ranging in age from 7 months to 3 years (19 points) with the Provider and 1 assistants A total of 4 children?s files, 3 staff files, and 3 household member?s files were reviewed. The children were engaged in age appropriate free choice activities. Positive interactions between caregivers 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. All staff on site at the time of inspection are current in CPR/First Aid certification. 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 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 9/4/23. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-880
Description:	Based on observation and provider interview, the provider is not following the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (UDSA). Evidence: The posted menu for the week of 8/28/23-9/1/23 was reviewed and discussed with the provider. Breakfast served today was cheerios and milk and there was no fruit or vegetable component. There was no fruit or vegetable component listed on the menu for the remainder of the week. In additional there was no fruit or second vegetable component listed with any of the lunches for this week. The provider stated she was unaware of the requirement for a fruit or vegetable to be served with breakfast or for a fruit and vegetable or two different vegetables to be served with lunch.
Plan of Correction:	Immediately put fruit on the menu and add to breakfast of all children and lunch.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that parents were provided in writing whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by ?22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: Child #4 did not have documentation on file that parents were provided in writing whether or not the provider currently holds liability insurance for the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Will have parent sign document.