VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Brooke Kidane
6324 31st Street, N
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 459-0218

Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103

Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 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 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) assumed oversight of child care licensing and monitoring on July 1, 2021. All associated regulations and codes have transferred over from the Virginia Department of Social Services. Guidance, resources and training links can be found on the new website childcareva.com. The violations listed below reflect the new VDOE codes and standards. Additional training hours should be completed prior to Early October to meet the annual requirement. On-line opportunities can be found at Infant and Toddler Network.

Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews and a virtual tour of the program. A renewal inspection was conducted on 9/15/2021. The director/provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted using FaceTime. There were 9 children present, ranging in ages from infant to 22 months with 4 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 2 child records and 2 staff records were reviewed. No medication was reported to be on-site. Children bring meals from home. 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. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-180-A
Description:	Based on record review and provider statement, an assistant caregiver's TB has expired and was not redone every two years. Evidence: Staff #2's TB expired 5/2021.
Plan of Correction:	An appointment is scheduled for 10/5/2021
Standard #:	22VAC40-191-40-D-1-c
Description:	Based on provider statement, a search of the VA Central Registry (CPS) was not completed before five years since the dates of the last central registry findings. Evidence: Staff #1's CPS search expired 2/16/2021 and a new search has not been completed as of the day of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	New CPS form was submitted 8/23/2021.