VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Elizabeth Appiah
3349 Beechcliff Drive
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 347-7318

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: May 11, 2021 and May 13, 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 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 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22VAC40-111 Nighttime Care 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 20 Access to minor?s records 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities and Programs

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 05/11/2021 and concluded on 05/28/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 4 children present and 2 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. 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. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-830-A
Description:	Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There were no records of practiced emergency evacuation drills for January 2021, February 2021, March 2021 and April 2021.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's files did not contain required information. Evidence: 4 of 4 children's records reviewed were missing required information. 1. Child A was missing 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. 2. Child B was missing 1 of 2 required emergency contacts. 3. Child C was missing the employer phone number of the father. 4. Child D was missing the employer phone number of the father.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the home were not kept in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: There was a broken toilet tissue holder located in the bathroom of the main child care area.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not placed on unused outlets. Evidence: Unused outlets in the bathroom of the main child care area were not covered.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.