VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Felicia Owusu
6510 Tower Drive
APT T-2
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 768-6991

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: March 6, 2020

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:

1. Discussed importance of keeping floors vacuumed daily. 2. Forms provided: proof of identity, attendance, emergency plan, emergency contact, and sick child policy.

Comments:

10:25am-12:25pm Annual unannounced subsidy inspection conducted. Observed 2 children = 4 points with the vendor. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. The children were playing with toys, video games, and watching TV during the inspection. The childcare areas of the home were sufficiently supplied with toys and equipment for the children. The vendor completed the required annual child development training, and is currently certified in First Aid/CPR. Areas of non-compliance found.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC4-665-300-A
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that a game in-use was not age appropriate. Evidence: Child #1 and #4 were playing with a video game that involved shooting machine guns at people.
Plan of Correction:	The inspector discussed this vendor, who immediately changed the video game. The vendor said the child brought the tablet from home with the games on it, but she will check what the children are playing always.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-160-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a written hard copy that documents the arrival + departure of each child as it occurs. Evidence: 1. There were no arrival + departure times for Child #2. 2. There was no attendance written for 3 of 3 children for the period of 3/320-3/6/20.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will write the attendance correctly everyday.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 3 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 - 1 of 2 parent home/work addresses + phone numbers; and name, address + phone number of emergency contact person. 2. Child #2 - 1 of 2 parent home/work addresses + phone number. 3. Child #4 - 1 of 2 parent home/work addresses + phone numbers; emergency medical authorization; sick child policy; and medicine policy.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will have parents fill out the forms.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-240-C-2
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers in areas where children access. Evidence: 4 outlets in the main play area (living/dining area), and 1 outlet in the bathroom did not have covers.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor covered outlets during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-250-A
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: A can of spray disinfectant and a can of air freshener were on a table behind the TV in the childcare area.
Plan of Correction:	Vendor put cleaners away during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-390-A-1
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that there was not a digital thermometer in the home. Evidence: The vendor said the thermometer was broken.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will buy a thermometer.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-390-B-1
Description:	Based on interview conducted, it was determined that there was not a flashlight in the home. Evidence: The vendor said it was accidentally put in the car, which is not currently at the home.
Plan of Correction:	The vendor said she will keep the flashlight in the home.