VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shaista Khan
6361 8th Street
Alexandria, VA 22312
(202) 815-5341

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 9/20/22. The provider had 4 children in care. two children were napping and one child was eating lunch at the start of the inspection. The older children had rice, chicken and fruit for lunch with milk to drink. A total of 12 points. The provider had a friend visiting at the time of the inspection. Three of the children, from two different families, were dropped of for the first time on 9/20. Lots of toys and space for the 4 children in care. A 5th child attends after school. A violation notice was given to the provider along with this summary. Please call me at 703-203-8659 or email me at pernille.brandt@doe.virginia.gov if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	Based on the review of the physical plant the bottles for the two infants in care are not labeled to indicate the owner. Evidence: Bottles are not labeled with dates and names.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents to label the bottles and I will label them if they forget.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on the review of children's records, the provider failed to get a physical for one child in care. Evidence: Child 1 has been in care for more than 30 days and does not have a physical on file.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent for a copy of the physical
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on the review of children's records, the provider failed to have the required paperwork for 3 out of 4 children. Evidence: Three children started on the date of the inspection and the provider gave enrollment paperwork to the parents at the time of drop off. The provider only has the phone numbers of the mothers of the children. No other information.
Plan of Correction:	I will tell the parents that I need the paperwork filled out by tomorrow
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation during the inspection, the smoke detector in the child care area needs a new battery. Evidence: During the inspection, the smoke detector was chirping indicating that it needs a new battery.
Plan of Correction:	It just started making that sound today, I will change the battery
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on the inspection of the physical plant, the provider failed to keep cleaning products out of reach of children. Evidence: A disinfectant spray and some disinfection wipes were accessible on the counter in the bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	I will remove the cleaners to under the sink and make sure I have a child safety lock on the cabinet