VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karla Talavera
6806 Hopewell Ave
Springfield, VA 22151
(571) 421-4723

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

Inspection Date: Sept. 2, 2021 and Sept. 8, 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 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 the provider, HB1823 requirement for licensed child care programs to be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector in a building built before 2015.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review and interviews. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 09/02/2021 and concluded on 09/08/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 5 children present, ranging in ages from 2 years to 4 years, with 1 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records, 1 household member record and1 staff record were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-800-B
Description:	Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan, the provider has not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan is reviewed annually and the review is documented. Evidence: 1) The most recent update documented on the emergency plan was dated 03/11/2020.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's files did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4 did not contain the address of a second designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached and the policy number of the child's medical insurance.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact the parents to request the missing information.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, parents were not provided of all required information before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #3 did not contain documentation of having received the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of having received the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan and the policies for the administration of medications.
Plan of Correction:	I will provide parents with the required information and document their signatures.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-90-C
Description:	Based on record reviews, the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #3 and Child #4 did not contain current immunization records. The only immunization report available for review in the record for Child #3 (dob 09/07/2018) was dated 11/08/2018. The only immunization report available for review in the record for Child #4 (dob 06/27/2017) was dated 11/30/2018.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact the parents to request current immunization reports.