VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fatima Azizkeya
1726 Columbia Pike
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 624-0254

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: March 15, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 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 22VAC40-80 THE LICENSE. 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered related: Crib sheets, background checks, resources for caregiver trainings were provided; children's records.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/15/22 from 10:45 am to 12:10 pm. There were 9 children (24 points) in direct care and supervision of three caregivers. There were no resident children present. The children were observed playing outdoors, washing hands upon returning indoors, playing with toys and eating lunch. The lunch menu included mixed veggie noodle soup, strawberries and milk. There were no medications on site, and no children with diagnosed food allergies. 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 #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the family day home did not obtain results of a central registry child abuse and neglect search for employees within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Caregiver # 1 and Caregiver # 2's first day of employment was 1/18/22. 2. Central registry findings were not obtained for Caregiver # 1 and Caregiver # 2 within 30 days of employment. 3. The provider stated that she did not have the form to submit for both caregivers.
Plan of Correction:	The forms will be submitted within ten days. The licensing inspector will be notified as soon as the results are obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on staff interview, the provider did not maintain an up to date record for each child. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that Child # 2 is her grand daughter. Child # 2's is not a resident child. 2. Child # 2's parent was not present during the inspection, and Child # 2 was under the direct care of the the provider, Caregiver # 1 and Caregiver # 2. 3. The provider did not have a complete record for Child # 2 on site.
Plan of Correction:	A complete record will be obtained for Child # 2.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on records review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child under the age two, every six months. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's date of birth was 1/20/20. 2. Child # 1's record did not have documentation of additional immunizations from 2021.
Plan of Correction:	Additional immunization records will be requested from the parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on staff interview, the provider did not complete 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: The provider stated that she did not complete any trainings other than the First Aid and CPR training in 2021.
Plan of Correction:	Will be completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: A bottle of hand sanitizer was found in the home living equipment. The bottle was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The bottle was removed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation, a crib did not have a tight fitting bottom cover. Evidence: One crib in the family day home had a crib sheet that was not tight fitted, and was creating folds when pulled.
Plan of Correction:	Replaced with a tight fitting sheet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation, the diaper changing surface was absorbent. Evidence: The diaper changing pad had a cloth cover that was not non absorbent. The
Plan of Correction:	The cover was removed during the inspection. The diaper pad will be be checked to make there are any tears.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-E
Description:	Based on observation, soiled disposable diapers and wipes were not disposed of in a plastic-lined storage system. Evidence: The diaper disposal pail contained dirty diapers and wipes. The diaper pail was not lined with a plastic bag.
Plan of Correction:	The diaper pail now has a liner and will always have a liner.