VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Khalida Naz
7706 Tower Woods Drive
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 629-6913

Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757

Inspection Date: Dec. 14, 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 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered regarding: caregiver and children's records; training for caregivers; and renewal application.

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 initiated and concluded on 12/14/21. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 5 children (14 points) present, with 2 caregiver 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 2 child records and 2 caregiver's records were reviewed. The children were observed getting ready for outdoor play and eating lunch after. The lunch menu included hummus sandwich, strawberries, yogurt and milk. There were no medications on site. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
Description:	Based on staff interview, the provider did not obtain findings of the VA central registry for a household member within 30 days of turning 14 years old. Evidence: The provider stated that she had not obtained the VA central registry findings for Household Member # 1 within 30 days of turning 14 years old.
Plan of Correction:	The form will be mailed and the inspector will be notified.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not update the emergency preparedness plan annually. Evidence: The most recent documented update for the emergency preparedness plan was completed on 5/3/20.
Plan of Correction:	The plan will be reviewed and updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on records review, the provider did not maintain complete records for children in care. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of enrollment was 10/5/20. Child # 1's record was not updated annually. 2. Child # 2's record was missing the liability insurance form and the provisions for emergencies form.
Plan of Correction:	Records will be updated annually and the missing documents will be obtained to maintain complete records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain additional immunization records for children under the age of two, every six months. Evidence: Child # 1's most recent immunization records obtained were dated 3/18/21. Updated immunization records were not obtained 6 months after that date.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents to provide additional immunization records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-G
Description:	Based on staff interview, a wood burning fireplace was not inspected annually. Evidence: The provider stated that the wood burning fireplace in the daycare area has not been inspected since the pandemic started.
Plan of Correction:	An inspection will be scheduled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	Based on observation, safety straps were not used to to securely fasten children occupying high chairs. Evidence: 1. Three children were observed seated in high chairs during lunch time. 2. The safety belts were not used to secure the children in the high chairs.
Plan of Correction:	The children were buckled during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on staff interview, the provider is not cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface. Evidence: The provider stated that she has been using the disinfectant solution after diaper changes, but not the soap and water solution to clean the diapering surface prior to disinfecting it.
Plan of Correction:	The soap and water will be used to each time after changing diapers.