VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shringar Rana
8113 Carrick Ln
Springfield, VA 22151
(571) 338-3958

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

Inspection Date: Oct. 27, 2020 and Oct. 30, 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 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the menu, top and bottom covers for sleeping cots and securing to the wall tall and heavy furniture.

Comments:

An announced initial visit was initiated on 10/27/2020 and finished on 10/30/2020. This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declare by the Governor of Virginia. The provider was contacted via video call to initiate the inspection. There were 3 children in care and the provider's 3 own children for a total of 12 points. The Inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 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 was reviewed along with emergency supplies and required posted documents. The provider emailed the Inspector the family day home's forms with policies and procedures, records of emergency drills and the Emergency Preparedness Plan for further review. 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-760-A-1
Description:	Based on review of emergency supplies and interview with the provider, the first aid kit did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a First aid instructional manual was not available for review. 20 The provider stated that they did not have a First aid instructional manual.
Plan of Correction:	I will include a first aid instructional manual in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-940-A
Description:	Based on observation, required temperatures were not maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments and at or below 0?F in the freezer compartments. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the thermometer for the refrigerator compartment read approximately 52 degrees. The thermometer for the freezer compartment read approximately 11 degrees.
Plan of Correction:	I will readjust the temperature in both compartments and monitor for it to stay in the required temperatures.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for child #1 did not contain the address for the place of employment of one custodial parent and the medical insurance policy number. 2) the record for Child #2 did not contain the name, address and phone number for one custodial parent's place of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The information was collected from the parents and violations have been corrected.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the home were not always maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) In the downstairs room used by the children for their daily nap, there was peeling paint around an a/c vent located on a low area of the wall, adjacent to the door. This area can be accessed by the children.
Plan of Correction:	This area has been fixed. There is no more peeling paint.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-250-A
Description:	Based on observation, hanging items including appliance cords, were not always out of the reach of children under five years of age. Evidence: 1) Cables hanging from a wall-mounted TV were observed in the downstairs room. This room is used by the children for their daily nap. Children in care are all under 5 years of age.
Plan of Correction:	The cords were removed. The TV will be removed from the room.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, a landline telephone was not available. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, a landline telephone was not available for review. 2) The provider stated that they did not have a landline telephone available.
Plan of Correction:	I will buy a landline telephone