VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Najma Shah
2306 Noble Victory Ct
Reston, VA 20191
(240) 707-8603

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Aug. 14, 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 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Discussed sleeping mats for the children, diapering and diapering area, outdoor playground, Emergency Preparedness Plan and out-of-state background checks.

Comments:

This initial 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. The provider was contacted via video call to initiate the inspection. There were no children in care on the day of inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 staff/household member records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. During the virtual inspection, the entire physical space of the family day home, emergency supplies, required posted documents, equipment, the family day home's forms with policies and procedures, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles-lopez@dss.virginia.gov. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-790
Description:	Based on observation and interview with the Provider, required telephone numbers were not posted. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, emergency phone numbers for a 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical responders; the responsible person for emergency backup care, and the regional poison control center were not posted as required.
Plan of Correction:	A list of emergency telephone numbers shall be created and posted by the phone on the care area.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-940-B
Description:	Based on interview with the provider, an operable thermometer was not available to monitor refrigerator and freezer compartment temperatures. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the LI could not confirm the temperature of the refrigerator and freezer on the care area because the provider did not have a thermometer available in these compartments.
Plan of Correction:	The provider ordered online thermometers for the refrigerator and freezer.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-320-G
Description:	Based on interview with the Provider, the wood fireplace for the family day home was not inspected annually. Evidence: 1) A current inspection of the fireplace was not available for review on the date of inspection. The most recent inspection was dated March 2019.
Plan of Correction:	The provider shall schedule an inspection of the fireplace.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview with the provider, a landline telephone was not available on the family day home (fdh). (An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate). Evidence: 1) On the day of inspection, a landline telephone was not available on the fdh. 2) The Provider had available a cordless phone in the office of the daycare area which is not the phone that is required.
Plan of Correction:	The provider ordered online a landline phone.