VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Kenia Velasco Nava
2331 Sibley St
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 880-5459

Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757

Inspection Date: Sept. 8, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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 8VAC20-770 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:

Technical assistance was provided regarding documentation of emergency drills.

Comments:

A mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on September 8, 2023 from 9:50am-10:30am. There were 9 children in care (20 points) with 3 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. Programming and communication is conducted both in Spanish and English. Children were observed playing freely in various centers, cleaning up, washing hands, sitting at the table and preparing for snack. Once outside, children were observed playing with bubbles and exploring freely. A total of 2 child records, 2 staff records and 3 household member records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, emergency evacuation procedures were not documented Evidence: Emergency evacuation drills for July and August 2023 were not documented. Provider stated they drills were conducted but not documented.
Plan of Correction:	We will make sure to document the drills better from now on.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain subsequent report of tuberculosis screening form for each caregivers every two years from the date of the most recent screening. Evidence: Staff 1 has a tuberculosis screening last conducted on 8/11/21.
Plan of Correction:	Staff will be sent to get an updated TB test.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on record review, caregivers did not ensure that children's hands were washed with liquid soup and warm running water after snack. Evidence: Children were observed finishing up snack and going straight to play outside without first washing hands.
Plan of Correction:	I will remind staff to wash the children's hands after snack.