VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Amsale Bizuneh
7494 Digby Green
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 861-4176

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: Jan. 20, 2022

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 20 Access to minor?s records

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. The violations listed below reflect the new VDOE codes and standards. Technical assistance was offered regarding: infant bottles; caregiver records and background checks; points.

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 1/20/22. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 4 children present (12 points) with 1 caregiver supervising. A virtual walk through of the family day home was conducted to assess the indoor and outdoor space. Children were observed playing with toys. There were no medications on site. Emergency drill records and supplies were reviewed. 3 children's records, 3 caregiver's records and 2 household member records were reviewed. Currently all children are required to bring food from home. The provider is providing snacks. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on records review, the provider did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening results for an adult household member every two years. Evidence: 1. Household Member # 1's previous TB screening was dated February 2019, and expired in February 2021. 2. The most recent TB screening for household member #1 was completed on 1/21/22.
Plan of Correction:	TB screenings will be renewed before they expire.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation, small appliances were not unplugged when not in use. Evidence: A toaster was left plugged in after used in the kitchen on the main level of the house.
Plan of Correction:	The toaster was unplugged during the inspection.