VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Elizabeth Tsamah
4207 Main Street
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 347-7390

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: May 27, 2021

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 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

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 5/27/2021 and concluded on 5/28/2021. The Provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 2 children present with 1 caregiver. The inspector emailed the Provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 caregiver records submitted by the Provider to ensure documentation was complete. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws 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 #:	22VAC40-111-60-A
Description:	Based on record review, children's records were not kept up-to-date. Evidence: 1. Child #1's most recent documented review of contact information is dated 2/11/2020. 2. Child #2's most recent documented review of contact information is dated 1/4/2020.
Plan of Correction:	The parents have been contacted to send updated information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #1's record did not contain a street address for their second emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	The parents have been contacted to come update the record.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-180-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for each caregiver every two years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 most recent TB screening is dated 4/25/2018. 2. Caregiver #2 most recent TB screening is dated 4/8/2019. 3. The provider confirmed that the TB screenings were expired and they had not been updated.
Plan of Correction:	The TB tests have been scheduled and will be done 6/9/2021.