VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Egal, Nura
5597 Seminary Road
Apt 1117S
Falls church, VA 22041
(571) 322-5103

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: June 24, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

63.2 Facilities and Programs 22VAC40-665 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes 22VAC40-665 General qualifications 22VAC40-665 Building or home maintenance. 22VAC40-665 Supervision and ratio requirements 22VAC40-665 Programs 22VAC40-665 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies 22VAC40-665 Special Services

Technical Assistance:

Vendor needs more equipment or supplies for the older children as they did not have toys that were age appropriate. Discussed paperwork and organization and the importance of having it readily accessible.

Comments:

An unannounced inspection was conducted from 920-1020. There were 4 children present with the vendor for 7 points. The vendor' family member said she does not have subsidy children enrolled and these are private and related family members. The Vendor needs to organize and review rules. Please call with questions 703-479-4679 or email Cynthia.ford@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC4-665-340-K
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined the vendor uses bumper pads in the crib. Evidence; 1. The Vendor showed the inspector the crib that the toddler sleeps in and it had bumper pads attached around the crib's railing.
Plan of Correction:	I will remove.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-160-B
Description:	Based on interview and record review, it was determined the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The Inspector arrived and found 4 children receiving care and there was not attendance record. 2. The vendor was shown a blank attendance form that was in her paperwork and could not understand why she needed one. 3. A household member arrived to translate and said she does not keep attendance.
Plan of Correction:	I will keep daily attendance.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, it was determined the vendor did not maintain written information for enrolled child #4 who was present during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will get written information and maintain the info.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-B
Description:	Based on review of the paperwork the vendor had for the other 3 children present and receiving care, it was determined the vendor does not maintain all of the required paperwork. Evidence: 1. Child 1, 2, and 3 did not have addresses for emergency contacts. 2. Child 1-3 did not have written authorization for emergency care. 3. Child 2 and 3 did not have parents place of work or phone number for employment. 4. Child 1, 2, and 3 do not have proof of identity verification in their paperwork.
Plan of Correction:	I will work on files.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-220-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined the vendor was not capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Evidence: 1. When the inspector arrived, the vendor was unable to talk to the vendor or answer questions. One of the 5 years old children present tried to explain to the vendor and answer questions but then said she does not speak the vendors language that good. 2. After 10 minutes the vendor called someone and had the Inspector talk to the person who stated they were on their way to translate.
Plan of Correction:	I will work on my records and program so I can be better at explaining/This includes organizing records and have the forms available.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-240-B
Description:	Based on observation and review of thermostat, it was determined the vendor did not maintain a temperature in the house that was 80 degrees or below. Evidence: 1. Inspector arrived early in the morning and the windows were all shut. There was no fan on and after 10 minutes started to sweat. 2. After sitting for 10 minutes, the inspector located the thermostat and it read 82 degrees and was not set below 80. 3. Another household member arrived and was asked to fix the thermostat and did so.
Plan of Correction:	Will keep air set in the summer below 80.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-240-D
Description:	Based on observation it was determined the vendor allowed sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects be accessible to children. Evidence: 1. The vendor was using a 10 inch sharp knife to cut watermelon and stopped cutting when the inspector was present. The knife was left on the counter and next to the kitchen sink. 2. A five year old was observed getting water from the sink without the vendor being close by and had access to this knife.
Plan of Correction:	I put knife up and away when you told me to and will make sure I put it away after I use it.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-250-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined the vendor did not keep cleaning detergent in an area away from children's access. Evidence; 1. A large container for laundry detergent was kept on the floor in the kitchen. The Inspector observed children walk in and out of the kitchen and this included a toddler.
Plan of Correction:	We will place detergent up and away from the children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-410-B
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the vendor did not maintain monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. Vendor did not have the drills available for review.
Plan of Correction:	I will find and keep together.