VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Mercedes Martell
1106 Richmond Drive
Stafford, VA 22554
(540) 538-6813

Current Inspector: Laura Brindle (540) 905-2062

Inspection Date: June 25, 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 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 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A renewal inspection was initiated on June 25, 2020 and concluded on June 30, 2020. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection at 10:30 a.m. A virtual inspection was conducted beginning at 11:00 a.m. There were two children present and one staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. Several follow-up attempts by phone and email were made to obtain requested documentation. The Inspector reviewed two children?s records and one staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliances with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-210-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain a minimum of 16 hours of training for the licensure period. Evidence: The provider had documentation of 10 hours of training for the June 2019-June 2020 licensure period.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-4-a
Description:	Based on interview with the provider and documentation, it was determined that the provider did not provide documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation and central registry background check results for a provider and adult household members over the age of 18 years. Evidence: A virtual, remote inspection was initiated on June 25, 2020 and no documentation of a sworn statement or central registry results were provided for Provider A, Household Member #1 or Household Member #2.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	63.2-1721.1-B-2
Description:	Based on interview with the provider and documentation, it was determined that the provider did not provide documentation of a national fingerprint background check results for a provider and adult household members over the age of 18 years. Evidence: A virtual, remote inspection was initiated on June 25, 2020 and no documentation of fingerpint background checks were provided for Provider A, Household Member #1 or Household Member #2.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.