VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alganesh Tekie
3414 Terrace Drive Apt 1634
Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 879-5217

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: July 27, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 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:

Could not identify how well cribs were painted.

Comments:

This annual subsidy inspection was conducted by the inspector using an alternate remote protocol necessary due to a state of emergency declared by the Governor of Virginia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary data was obtained from the vendor on July 24, 2020. -An annual subsidy inspection was initiated on July 27, 2020, at which time the vendor was contacted by video call to initiate the inspection, and concluded on July 27. 2020. The inspector emailed the vendor a list of items required to complete the inspection. The vendor reported that on this date, there were 3 children in care and 0 children living in the home under the age of 12 present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed children?s records and adult/household member records submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. The Vendor showed the entire place and Inspector noted the walls were painted and the carpet was cleaned. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. Please call with questions 703-479-4679

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-A
Description:	Based on interview and record review, it was determined the Vendor did not maintain a written record for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Inspector requested to review child #4's file and the vendor and assistant showed me the attendance sheet that verified the child has only attended the home care four times since starting on July 1, 2020. 2. The Vendor explained child 4 is a neighbor and they gave paperwork for the parent to fill out but only have the immunization record and the parent's phone number.
Plan of Correction:	We will get all the paperwork for the child.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-170-B
Description:	Based on record review of children's records, it was determined the vendor did not obtain all of the information for child #2 and child #4. Evidence: 1. Child #2's information did not include an address for the emergency contact. 2. Child #4's information did not include child's full name, proof of identity, name and address of emergency contact, information to indicate whether the child had a food allergy, written authorization for emergency medical care, and written agreement for care and services.
Plan of Correction:	We will request all of the information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-665-410-A-3
Description:	Based on record review of the record for emergency drills conducted in the last year, it was determined the vendor did not practice lockdown procedures with the children. Evidence: 1. Vendor sent a year of emergency drills and the lockdown drill was not recorded on either page.
Plan of Correction:	We will practice with the children and record it.