VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shalla Flores
3425 West Ox Road
Herndon, VA 20171
(703) 860-3939

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Nov. 17, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-800 Administration 8 VAC 20-800 Personnel 8 VAC 20-800 Household Members 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8 VAC 20-800 Caregiver Training 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8 VAC 20-800 Care of Children 8 VAC 20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8 VAC 20-800 Emergencies 8 VAC 20-800 Nutrition 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSE. 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussion of background checks and certifications that will need to be renewed or obtained by July of 2023. Discussion of indoor play in regards to the older children (preschool boys) and the mobile infants that are in care. Due to the weather the day care had to remain inside.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 11/17/2022, between the hours of 12:30 pm to 2 pm. There were 6 children present (18 points), ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 2 caregivers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 7 children records, 2 household records, and 2 staff records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were (6) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the home. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 7 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination (by or under the direction of a physician) within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/17/2022), documentation of a physical examination was not available for review for Child #5. 2. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 09/06/2022. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Missing information / documentation will be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 7 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/17/2022), 1 of 2 emergency contacts were listed for Child #3. This same non-compliance was cited during the previous inspection conducted on 06/02/2022. 2. On the date of inspection, the information for the doctor of Child #5 was not available for review. The Provider stated (during an interview conducted on the date of inspection) that the parent of Child #5 is currently trying to find a doctor for the child.
Plan of Correction:	Missing information / documentation will be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on review, not all of the required documentation was on file for each child in care. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/17/2022), 7 of 7 children files did not have the Policy for the Administration of Medication form available. This same non-compliance was cited during a previous inspection that was conducted on 06/02/2022. 2. On the date of inspection, 1 of 7 children files did not have the Provisional of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan form on file for Child #5. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 09/06/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Missing information / documentation will be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 7 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain from each child's parent proof of their child's identity within seven business days of the first day of attendance. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/17/2022), the proof of identification was not available for review for: Child #5 (start date - 09/06/2022). 2. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection. 3. The need for the proof of identity for Child #4 is still within the seven day grace period.
Plan of Correction:	Missing information / documentation will be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 7 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized (according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations) prior to their start in the FDH. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (11/17/2022), an immunization page was not available for review for Child #5. 2. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 09/06/2022. Child #5 was in attendance on the date of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Missing information / documentation will be obtained.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-E
Description:	Based on observation, a portable electric heater was located in an area accessible to children and without a required barrier or screen. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection, a portable electric heater was observed in the child care area near the left side wall as you walk down into the room. 2. There was neither a barrier or screen in front of the device to prevent accessibility to the 6 children in care (mobile infants to preschool age).
Plan of Correction:	a screen will be put in place to prevent access by the children in care.