VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Maria Encinas-Arevalo
2304 Emmett Drive
Alexandria, VA 22307
(571) 575-0249

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: Jan. 6, 2020

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 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 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

Technical Assistance:

We discussed relabeling toothbrushes and toothpaste for proper identification.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between the hours of 8:30 am through 10:30. There were a total of 9 children (-26- points) observed with 2 caregivers. A total of 5 children's files and 3 staff/household member's files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: toy play, games, breakfast, bathroom breaks, diapering, hand washing, and outside play. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.allworth@dss.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on child record review, a child's record did not contain the results of a health examination. Evidence: Child #1,first day of attendance, 12/17/18, does not have documentation of a physical examination in the record.
Plan of Correction:	Caregiver spoke to parent and parent stated that she will provide the documents by end of the week.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, caregiver did not ensure that children's hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed diapering a child. The child's hands were not washed after diapering. The child was returned to play.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will speak with caregiver about proper hand washing.
Standard #:	63.2-1721.1-A
Description:	Based on caregiver and household record review, applicant has not maintained repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: The following caregiver and household member have not updated their background check five years from initial date. Caregiver #1-Sworn Disclosure Statement dated 11/22/2014 and Central registry Results dated 12/04/2014 Household #1- Sworn Disclosure Statement dated 11/22/2014 and Central registry Results dated 12/04/2014 Household #2- Central Registry Results dated 12/04/2014
Plan of Correction:	Provider will complete documents and mail by Saturday.