VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Muna Hassan
6305 Wayles Street
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 509-2400

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: Jan. 22, 2020

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 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.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal visit was conducted today between the hours of approximately 10:00 am through 12:00 pm. There were 9 children (25 points) in care directly supervised by 3 caregivers. A sample of 4 children's files and 4 staff member's files were reviewed. The provider and assistant have exceeded the 16 annual hours of training that are required. The provider completed a total of 42.5 hours of training and her assistant completed 20 hours of training for 2019. The children were observed engaged in the following: free toy play, games, tracing letters and words, transitioning to outside play, handwashing procedures and lunch. Lunch consisted on rice, beans, chicken, green beans, cucumber pieces and milk. The caregivers were observed while supervising the children, diapering, setting up lunch, supervising lunch, giving lunch to younger children and cleaning up. The physical space of the care area, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. There were no medications on site today. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles-lopez@dss.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-830-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined that emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: 1) The emergency evacuation drills log for 2019 did not have a fire drill documented for the month of December. 2) The provider stated that she must have forgotten.
Plan of Correction:	In the past months I have been dealing with the health problems and subsequent death of my brother. I must have forgotten. I will make sure I complete the drills monthly. The drills for the month of January were already completed.