VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Luz Vega
6046 Brook Drive
Falls church, VA 22044
(703) 534-1414

Current Inspector: Mark Davis (804) 629-7103

Inspection Date: Oct. 26, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

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.

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 conducted on 10/26/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 12 daycare children plus a household member present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 2 years, 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 child records and a staff record were reviewed. Training certifications in first aid/CPR and MAT are current. 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. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. 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 #:	22VAC40-111-720-A
Description:	Based on provider statement and observation, an emergency medication is not labeled properly. Evidence: The medication was not in the the original box with the label identifying the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	I texted the parents to bring the original box with the medication with the label identifying the child's name. They bought it at 6 when they picked up their child.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-130
Description:	Based on provider statement, references were not obtained prior to hire. Evidence: The provider stated that the references were obtained 10/25/2021 and the staff member was hired 8/16/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Nest time I'll request it prior to first day of employment.
Standard #:	63.2-1720.1-B-2
Description:	Based on observation and provider statement, fingerprints were not obtained for the employee prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: The employee was hired 8/16/2021 and Fingerprints were not obtained until 8/23/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Next time I will request it prior to first day of employment.