Merin Sultana
750 South Dickerson Street
Unit 110
Arlington, VA 22204
(571) 317-8425
Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860
Inspection Date: Oct. 27, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 BackgroundChecks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
- Technical Assistance:
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Fingerprint results must be obtained for all living in the home as two have expired and the child in the home turned 18 years of age in the last month.
The annual health and safety update must be taken each year as part of the required 16.0 hours of training.
- Comments:
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An in-person annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 10/27/2023 from 10:15-11:10. There were no children present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed 2 children's records and adult/household member background checks and TB clearance documentation, physical space, trainings, emergency preparation and nutrition. Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. Feel free to call 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:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-170-C Description: Based on record review, Criminal Records checks (CRC) are over 5 years old and were not renewed prior to expiration.
Evidence:
The Vendor's CRC expired 8/24/2023 and a Household Member's (HHM) expired 8/23/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-180-B Description: Based on record review and vendor statement, written attendance has not been taken consistently in the past 2 months.
Evidence:
Attendance for September and October was not taken daily and did not record time in and time out of children in care.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-250-F Description: Based on vendor statement and training review, the annual health and safety update was not taken for the current year.
Evidence:
The most recent training certificate was dated 2022.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-430-A-1 Description: Based on vendor statement and log, monthly evacuation drills were not conducted.
Evidence:
No drill was documented for June, July, August and September 2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
