VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Nargiza Kuryazova
5616 Hershey Lane
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 658-1981

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Oct. 26, 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 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Technical Assistance:

Discussed the use of swings for older children. Please ensure that you use the items in the way the manufacture intended. You could maybe install a large web swing that the kids could use.

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 monitoring inspection was initiated on 10/26/21 and concluded on 10/28/21. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 11 children present, ranging in ages from 15 months to 5, with 3 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 3 child records and 3 staff records 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. Please call me at 703-203-8659 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-480-B
Description:	Based on the observation during a virtual inspection, the equipment (baby swing) was not used in a way that was appropriate for the age and size of the child in care., Evidence: A 15 month old child was sitting in a swing during the inspection drinking from a cup. It was a low swing and the child's feet could almost reach the floor.
Plan of Correction:	The child is new to the daycare and she was asking to sit in the baby swing
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-540-A
Description:	Based on the observation, the provider failed to use the safety strap in a baby swing. Evidence: Based on observation during the inspection, a child, age 15 months, was sitting in a baby swing and the caregiver had failed to engage the safety strap.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure that swing will be used for children ages up to 12 months and child will be buckled