VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

James Smith
2456 Windbreak Drive
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 277-4353

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Nov. 19, 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 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 20 Access to minor?s records 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures 63.2 Facilities and Programs

Technical Assistance:

Discussion on available online training at: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/ . In addition, the Provider stated that a carbon monoxide detector was installed within the home.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, including telephone contacts, documents review, interviews, and a virtual tour of the program. This inspection was initiated and concluded on 11/19/2021. The Provider was contacted and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 2 children present, ranging from infant to toddler age, with 2 caregivers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, 3 household records, and 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were two (2) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the program. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-780-B
Description:	Based on observation, 5 of 5 children files indicated that the parent did not annually review the emergency contact information (required in 22 VAC 40-111-60 B 2) to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/19/2021), that signatures of the last documented review by the parents were dated as follows: 08/27/2020 (for Child #1), 05/23/2019 (for Child #2), 09/27/2017 (for Child #3), 09/08/2018 (for Child #4), and 08/22/2014 (for Child #5). 2. This observation was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.
Plan of Correction:	The parents will review and sign at the time of pick-up tonight.
Standard #:	22VAC40-111-90-C
Description:	the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/19/2021), the most current immunization documentation for Child #1 was dated - 09/02/2020. 2. On the date of inspection, based on the information on file, Child #1 was under the age of two years and held no exemption for immunization requirements.
Plan of Correction:	The parent will be told at the time of pick-up that this paperwork is needed.