VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sangeeta Sarkar
13586 Cobra Drive
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 668-0722

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: Feb. 2, 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 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Technical Assistance:

The licensing inspector reminded the provider that some of the background checks for the fdh will be due for renewal in the upcoming months.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today between the hours of approximately 11:10 am through 12:45 pm. At the time of entrance, there were 11 children present (24 points) with the provider and 1 assistant. The children were observed during lunch time, handwashing procedures, transition to the rug area for story time, and transition to nap time. The provider and assistant were observed supervising, assisting the children and redirecting as needed. The site was clean, organized and contained a varied supply of developmentally appropriate materials. The physical space of the care area, emergency supplies, evacuation drills, attendance records, required posted documents and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. A sample of 2 children's and 1 staff files were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Maria Robles at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not review, annually, with the parent 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) The most recent review documented in the record for Child #1 was dated 12/036/2020 and for Child #2 was dated 12/05/2020.
Plan of Correction:	Done same day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on documentation review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: 1) The most recent emergency plan update documented was dated 08/22/2020.
Plan of Correction:	Done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on review of emergency procedures, the provider did not practice the emergency evacuation procedures monthly with all caregivers and children. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the emergency drills log provided for review, did not have evacuation (fire) drills documented for the months of September, October, November and December 2021, and January 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-B
Description:	Based on review of emergency procedures, the provider did not practice shelter-in-place procedures a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, the emergency drills log provided for review, have a shelter-in-place drill documented for 01/24/2021. A second shelter-in-place for the year 2021 was not documented.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-900-B
Description:	Based on observation, children were allowed to eat or drink while walking. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, Child #3 was observed walking away from the table were they had been having lunch to the bathroom and back again to the table. Child #3 was observed still chewing the last bite of his lunch while walking from and to the table. An approximate of 10 minutes later, Child #3 was observed walking down the stairs to the downstairs care area still with food in his mouth.
Plan of Correction:	Learnt and will follow the procedure.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on review of required posted documents, the one-week period menu posted did not meet the requirements. Evidence: 1) The menu posted on the date of inspection was dated for the week of 01/03/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on documentation review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance. Evidence: 1) On the date of inspection, 11 children were present in the family day home. At the time of entrance (11:15 am) the attendance record had 0 children listed as present for the day.
Plan of Correction:	Done immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not keep children's records confidential. Evidence: 1) The "Supplemental Page" of the previous licensing inspection containing confidential information about children in care was posted on the bulletin board of the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Done.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #1 did not contain the phone number of the place of employment for a second custodial -parent. The record for Child #2 did not contain signed authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.
Plan of Correction:	Done next day.