VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Carolini Tweddle
5317 Montgomery St
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 454-4200

Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678

Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 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 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

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.

Comments:

An in-person renewal inspection was conducted today. There were 5 children (15 points) present with 2 caregivers. Children were observed playing with a variety of toys and activities. Menu, first aid supplies, emergency supplies and bottles were all in compliance. 2 children's records were reviewed. See Violation Notice for missing items. 3 adult records were reviewed. All were complete. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please do not hesitate to contact me at (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, emergency evacuation drills have not been practiced monthly. Evidence: No emergency evacuation drill was practiced in January 2022.
Plan of Correction:	We will practice drills every month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-A
Description:	Based on direct observation, the refrigerator and freezer were not maintained at 40 degrees and 0 degrees respectively. Evidence: During today's inspection, the refrigerator temperature registered 42 degree Fahrenheit . The freezer temperature was 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plan of Correction:	The temperature was lowered during the inspection to 40 degrees and 0 degrees.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of records, child records do not include documentation of all required components. Evidence: 2 of 2 records did not have all required documentation on file. *No documentation of the signature and date of viewing the child's Proof of Birth. (Child 1) *No documentation of the child's first day of attendance. (Child 2)
Plan of Correction:	I will have the files corrected tonight.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, one child record did not contain written documentation of the parent having received all policies and procedures before the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1 of 2 records reviewed did not have a signature and date on the Information for Parents document. (Child 2)
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent to sign the form tonight
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-250-E
Description:	Based on direct observation, latex balloons were accessible to children under 5 years of age. Evidence: At LI arrival (9:50 AM) there were two (2) latex balloons in the daycare area, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Balloons were removed from the daycare area during the inspection. Mylar balloons will be used from now on.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on direct observation, small appliances were not unplugged when not in use. Evidence: Small appliances were plugged in, in the kitchen of the home, including a toaster oven, water heater and coffee maker.
Plan of Correction:	Appliances were unplugged during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-B
Description:	Based on direct observation, an infant walker was in use. Evidence: At LI arrival (9:50 AM) an infant was observed seated in a wheeled walker.
Plan of Correction:	The infant was removed from the seated walker during the inspection, and the walker removed from the daycare area.
Standard #:	8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description:	Based on observation, the results of the most recent inspection were not posted. Evidence: The Initial Inspection paperwork was not posted for parents to see.
Plan of Correction:	I will post the paperwork from this inspection.