VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Janet Yamoah
8208 Cooper Street
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-3706

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: March 15, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with provider: Model forms sent for: Provisions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan, Authorization for Topical Ointment

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 monitoring inspection was initiated on 03/15/2021 and concluded on 03/15/2021. The provider was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. There were 2 children present and 1 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 3 of staff/household 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 #:	22VAC40-111-750-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, one record does not have a current authorization for application of a topical ointment. Evidence: Child #1's record includes a topical ointment authorization that is dated 11/2019 (expired). The authorization may not exceed one year from the date of parent signature.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parent fill out a new form.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-800-B
Description:	Based on a review of the emergency preparedness plan, the plan has not been reviewed and update annually. Evidence: The plan is dated 6/6/2019 for the last review.
Plan of Correction:	The plan was reviewed and dated during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, the record for one child does not include written acknowledgement of all required policies and procedures. evidence: Child #1's record does not include written acknowledgement for the Provisions of the Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the form completed, signed by the parent and placed in the file.