VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Haimanot Yidengitu
6060 Joust Lane
Alexandria, VA 22315
(703) 599-8292

Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746

Inspection Date: April 13, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

The next anticipated inspection will be the providers renewal inspection. Provider was reminded to have all renewal application documents completed and sent into licensing office 45 days prior to expiration for processing. The renewal application is available on the VDOE website.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring/renewal inspection was conducted today between 10:30 am and 12:10 pm. There were 7 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant. The children were observed playing freely, playing outside on the playground, handwashing, and eating lunches brought from home. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent central registry background check for each caregiver every 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver #2's most recent central registry background check is dated 3/31/2017.
Plan of Correction:	I can get it done tomorrow.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on record review the provider did not review the emergency plan annually. Evidence: The most recent documented review of the providers emergency preparedness plan was dated 9/3/2020.
Plan of Correction:	I will review it tonight.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no fire drill practiced in January 2021 or June 2021. The provider stated she was unaware she needed to practice a fire drill the same month she practiced a shelter in place drill.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure to do 12 drills.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation, meals and snacks brought from home did not meet all of the requirements. Evidence: 5 lunch bags were not labeled with children's names.
Plan of Correction:	I will remind the parents to do it or I will do it myself.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	Based on observation bottles were not labeled with children's full name and the date. Evidence: 2 out of 4 bottles were not labeled with the child's full name or date.
Plan of Correction:	I will remind the parents to do it or I will do it myself.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, information contained in children's records was not kept confidential. Evidence: The supplemental page from the providers most recent inspection contained confidential information. The supplemental clearly stated "do not post". However, the supplemental was observed to be posted at the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	This was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #1's record only contained one emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	I will tell her mom today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of training annually. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 completed 6 hours of training in 2021. 2. Caregiver #2 completed 7.5 hours of training in 2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will sign up for more trainings tonight.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is an area of approximately 2" x 2" of chipped and peeling paint next to the crib in the play area. 2.There is an area of approximately 3" x 3" of chipped and peeling paint next to an infant rocker in the play area.
Plan of Correction:	I am planning on painting the room this summer. I can put a sign over it until then.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, such as cleaning agents were not stored inaccessible to children. Evidence: A bottle of spray that was labeled "bleach" was observed on the top of the toilet tank.
Plan of Correction:	This was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. There was one uncovered outlet next to the children's sink. 2. There was two uncovered outlets next to a crib where a child was observed sleeping.
Plan of Correction:	I will put them in tonight.