VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Helen Jayasinghe
6092 8th Place N
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 241-9756

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Feb. 17, 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 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered related to: children's gates used in the family day home area; background checks and other documents for caregiver records.

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 monitoring inspection was initiated on 2/17/22 and concluded on 2/23/22. The provider was contacted by telephone and a virtual inspection was conducted. There were 7 children present (21 points) in direct care and supervision. The children were observed engaged in free play. There were no medications on site. The emergency drill records, menu and other documents were reviewed. 3 children's records, 2 caregiver's records and 2 household member's records were reviewed. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the family day home did not obtain results of a fingerprint based criminal history check for an employee before the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that Caregiver # 1 started working at the family day home in July 2022. Caregiver # 1's record indicated her first day of employment was 7/26/21. 2. Caregiver # 1's fingerprint results were dated 12/27/21. 3. The provider stated that she thought she could obtain the fingerprints from another family day home where she worked.
Plan of Correction:	Fingerprint results for new employees will be obtained before the first day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	1. The provider stated that Caregiver # 1 started working at the family day home in July 2022. Caregiver # 1's record indicated her first day of employment was 7/26/21. 2. Caregiver # 1's Sworn Statement was completed on 7/28/21.
Plan of Correction:	Sworn statements for new employees will be completed before the first day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the provider did not obtain two references for an assistant before the first day of employment. 1. The provider stated that Caregiver # 1 started working at the family day home in July 2022. Caregiver # 1's record indicated her first day of employment was 7/26/21. 2. The first written reference check for Caregiver # 1 was completed on 8/5/21. 3. The second written reference check for Caregiver # 1 was completed on 8/11/21.
Plan of Correction:	References will be completed prior to the first day of employment.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation, the diapering surface was not non absorbent. Evidence: The diaper pad was observed to have small tears, exposing the internal absorbent padding.
Plan of Correction:	The diaper pad was changed.