VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Arlington County-Fairlington
3308 South Stafford Street
Arlington, VA 22206
(703) 228-6430

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Oct. 6, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-185 ADMINISTRATION. 22VAC40-185 STAFF QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING. 22VAC40-185 PHYSICAL PLANT. 22VAC40-185 STAFFING AND SUPERVISION. 22VAC40-185 PROGRAMS. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL CARE PROVISIONS AND EMERGENCIES. 22VAC40-185 SPECIAL SERVICES.

Technical Assistance:

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services. Guidance, resources and training links can be found on the new website childcareva.com. The violations listed below reflect the new VDOE codes and standards. New CDC standards fo into effect 10/13/2021.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 10/06/2021 and concluded on 10/07/2021. The staff administrator was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 11 children present, ranging in ages from 3 to 5 years with staff2 direct care staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 2 child records and staff training records were reviewed. Personnel files are kept at a central location. Emergency medication was on-site. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-185-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, 1 of 2 children's records was incomplete. Evidence: Child #1 was missing proof of identity within 7 days of attendance. (doa 9/2021)
Plan of Correction:	Parent will be reminded again to bring the required identity verification (birth certificate, passport or birth letter)
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-C
Description:	Based on medication review, the center failed to follow procedures to prevent an outdated medication to be on-site. Evidence Child #1's OTC medication expired 2/2021
Plan of Correction:	Medication will be returned to the parent and request a new one that is not past the expiration date. Staff will periodically check medications and authorizations to ensure they are current.
Standard #:	22VAC40-185-510-E
Description:	Based on medication review, 2 medications were not in the original containers with identifying labels and dosage amounts. Evidence: 2 medications for Child #1 were not in the original boxes.
Plan of Correction:	The center will request the parent bring in the prescription box.