VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sumaiya Jahan
6838 Clowser Court
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 568-5274

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Nov. 14, 2019

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1-3408 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities and Programs

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:30am-12:15pm. There were 7 children (23 points) directly supervised by 2 staff. The home, 2 staff records, 3 children?s records, 1 household member?s record, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely, coloring, singing songs, and doing action songs. There was a supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-960-B
Description:	Based on observation, an infant who could not hold their own bottle was not picked up and held for bottle feeding. Evidence: Child 1, 6 months old, was observed drinking a bottle and blankets were placed underneath both the child's arms to prop up the child's arms to hold the bottle. Caregiver stated that the child cannot hold the bottle for the entire feeding therefore the child was placed in the crib with the blankets to help the child hold their bottle.
Plan of Correction:	We will no longer prop up bottles to help the children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not ensure children's records contained all the required information. Evidence: Child 1 and 2 are missing start dates. Child 1 is missing two parent work phone numbers.
Plan of Correction:	When parent picks up today, I will have them update their record. I will add the start dates to the children's record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-530-F
Description:	Based on observation, soft bedding was used around infants while in a crib. Evidence: Child 1, 6 months old, was observed in a crib with one small comforter and two blankets placed underneath the child's arms and body to help the child drink their bottle.
Plan of Correction:	The two blankets were removed from the child. Then the child was removed from the crib.