VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Julia Mallma
42969 Chancery Terrace
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 577-3386

Current Inspector: Sheila F Nelson (804) 629-7489

Inspection Date: Nov. 22, 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 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 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

Technical Assistance:

Training resources are available on the website: vachildcare.com

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on November 22, 2022 between 9:20am and 12:15pm. There were 7 children present with 3 caregivers supervising for a total of 12 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating, playing with leggos, dancing, story time and other age-appropriate toys. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programing, medication, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures. A total of 4 child records and 3 caregiver?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 programs. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact sheila.nelson@ doe.virginia.gov Thank you for your cooperation. Sheila Nelson License Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-629-7489

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview with the provider, a written record of child in attendance was not maintained for each day. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection (11/22/22) the 7 children in attendance were not written on the attendance sheet. 2. The provider acknowledge they did not write the children on the daily attendance sheet.
Plan of Correction:	We will do this now and I will be sure we do it every day. Violation corrected during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview with the provider, a child?s record did not have information on allergies and intolerance to food and the actions to take in an emergency situation. Evidence: 1. Child #3 has an allergy to food. 2. Child #3?s record does not have information on the actions to take in an emergency situation. 3. The provider acknowledged Child #3?s record does not have documentation on the actions to take in an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The provider contacted parent during inspection, and the parent will provide the information at pick-up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview with the provider, a child?s record did not have a written authorization to administer prescription medication to the child. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #3 does not have a written medication authorization for a prescribed medication that is for emergency use. 2. The provider acknowledged the parent brought the medication but did not complete the medication authorization form.
Plan of Correction:	The parent was contacted during inspection. The parent will complete and sign the medication authorization at pick-up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the caregivers failed to obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, #2, #3 do not have documentation on file of required annual training. 2. The provider acknowledged none of the staff (3/3) had completed the required annual training hours (16 hours minimum).
Plan of Correction:	We will complete training as soon as possible.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: The outlet on the left wall located in the reading area did not have a child-resistant protective cover installed.
Plan of Correction:	I will get it covered now. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, a landline telephone was not operable during the family day home?s hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The telephone would not operate when it was plugged into the phone wall outlet. 2. The provider acknowledged the landline service was discontinued 3 months ago and is using a cellphone exclusively.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact Verizon to have the landline turned back on.