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: Feb. 28, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the vendor: The crib's manufactured date is out of compliance. Vendor must obtain a new crib that was manufactured after 06/28/2011 and remove the crib that is currently at the home. Documentation of the correction must be sent to the inspector within 10 days.

Comments:

An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted on 02/28/2023, between the hours of approximately 11:25 a.m. and 12:05 p.m. There was 1 children in attendance at the time of the inspection. An inspection of the physical plant was completed. Required background searches and household member information was reviewed. A sample of requirements for daily attendance, child information/records, emergency preparedness planning and supplies were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Tameika.king@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-190-B
Description:	Based on record review, the vendor did not obtain all information for children?s records. Evidence: Child #1?s (start date: 10/24/2021) record did not include proof of the child?s identity.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the father for it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-260-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: There were multiple areas of chipped and peeling paint on the wall in the living room.
Plan of Correction:	They are coming in April to paint.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-260-C-2
Description:	Based on observation, in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, not all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: In the dining area, used by Child #1 (age: 3 years), there were three electrical outlets that did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction:	I will cover them today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-360-H-1
Description:	Based on observation, a crib did not meet the current Consumer Product Safety Commission Standards. Evidence: 1. The vendor stated that the crib is used for a 10-month-old that is enrolled. 2. The crib provided by the vendor was manufactured on 10/27/2010.
Plan of Correction:	I will get a new one this weekend.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-400-H
Description:	Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: One pain reliever and one allergy medication were found in the top unlocked drawers of a dresser located in the living room, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-A-2
Description:	Based on record review and vendor interview, shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced twice a year. Evidence: The vendor stated that they did not practice shelter-in-place procedures in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will do them this year.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-A-3
Description:	Based on record review and vendor interview, lockdown procedures were not practiced at least annually. Evidence: The vendor stated that they did not practice lockdown procedures in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will do them this year.