VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Cordia Al-Qahhar
9 Briar Hill Drive
Fieldale, VA 24089
(276) 224-6316

Current Inspector: Rebecca Forestier (540) 309-2835

Inspection Date: Sept. 30, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 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 Emergencies 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

Comments:

An unannounced non-mandated monitoring inspection for a Conditional License was conducted on 09/30/2021. The inspector observed children during rest time and participating in free choice activities. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records, 1 provider record, 1 assistant record and 1 pet record during the inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the provider. The inspector arrived for the inspection at 1:15 p.m. and departed at 2:45 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Becky Forestier at 540-309-2835.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-790
Description:	Based on observation and discussion, the provider failed to ensure that the telephone number for the person responsible for emergency backup care was posted. Evidence: The telephone number for the emergency backup provider was not posted.
Plan of Correction:	Will post today.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-120-B
Description:	Based on record review and discussion, the provided failed to ensure that the assistant caregiver's record shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Assistant Caregiver 1 did not contain the following: job title, date of employment, name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, and documentation of the education and training as required by 22VAC40-111-230.
Plan of Correction:	Will get the paperwork in the file
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-30-A
Description:	Based on observation, record review and discussion, the provider failed to ensure compliance with the terms of the current license issued by the department. Evidence: The current licensed issued by the department allows for the care of children aged 2 years to 12 years 11 months. The documented birthdate in the record for Child 4 verified that Child 4 was 22 months old.
Plan of Correction:	Will request the license be changed to allow for younger children.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-410
Description:	Based on observation and discussion, the provider failed to ensure that portable electric fans shall be securely mounted out of the reach of children and shall be equipped with a mesh guard. Evidence: There was a portable electric fan sitting on the floor of the room where the children were napping; the fan was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Will remove the fan from downstairs