VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Victoria Bandoh
7202 Saul Road
APT 102
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 660-0750

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: July 30, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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:

1. Reviewed requirement that each child have an enrollment record + immunizations by the first day of attendance. This applies to all children in care regardless whether they are full-time, part-time, or receiving subsidy. 2. Discussed with the vendor that she is required to notify the subsidy program whenever she moves from this address. The inspector learned today that the vendor lived at another address from December 2018-February 2019. 3. Discussed toy supply. One box of assorted toys observed. Vendor said she has many toys, but puts a few out at a time. 4. Reviewed/trained vendor on new subsidy requirements. 5. Forms provided: attendance, proof of identity, and new emergency plan.

Comments:

11:10am-12:50pm Annual unannounced subsidy inspection completed. Observed 2 children in care = 5 points with the vendor. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. A teenage household member was also present. The children were watching child appropriate cartoons on TV and playing with a few toys during the inspection. The vendor sat with the children and attempted to engage them in activities, identify colors, and sing songs. The home was found to be clean and sufficiently supplied with toys for the children. The vendor completed the annual child development training requirements, and is currently certified in CPR/First Aid. Safety and recordkeeping non-compliances found.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-160-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, it was determined that a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival + departure of each child in care as it occurs has not been maintained. Evidence: (1) The vendor said she does not have attendance records prior to July 2019. (2) The July 2019 record does not reflect when children leave + return from school daily. (3) There are no attendance records for Child #7 and #8, who reportedly began approximately 3 weeks ago.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor will keep written attendance every day for every child in care, and will write when children leave + return from school.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-A
Description:	Based on interview conducted, it was determined that there was no record of enrollment for 2 of 6 children enrolled. Evidence: The vendor said she does not have required information/enrollment records for Child #7 and #8.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor will require each child to complete the required paperwork before allowing them to attend.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-190-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that the vendor has not completed a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The vendors TB test was completed 5/30/17.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will get a new TB test.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-210-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 6 children does not have documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #3 - Immunizations dated January 2015, when the child was 19 months old.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will ask the parent for the immunization records.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-240-C-2
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An outlet by the children's eating table and another by the freezer in the eating area did not have covers.
Plan of Correction:	Outlets will be covered everyday.