VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Isabel Arellano
1804 Peabody Drive
Falls church, VA 22043
(703) 827-2646

Current Inspector: Derek Acosta (703) 554-4995

Inspection Date: Nov. 30, 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 8VAC20-800 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

Technical Assistance:

Caregivers are required TB Screenings every two years and new staff have to have a screening that was conducted within 30 days before employment.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 2:00 pm- 2:45 pm. There were 10 children for a total of 20 points directly supervised by 2 staff. The home, 2 staff records, 2 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed napping. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. The home was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Cynthia Ford at Cynthia.ford@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4679.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on interview and record review, it was determined the Provider did not obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for caregiver #2. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 stated she has been with the program since the end of the summer. 2. The file didn't contain a CPS Clearance and the Provider didn't realize it had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction:	I will send it out this coming week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the Provider did not maintain a complete file on staff #2. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 was present during the inspection and stated she started in late Summer. 2. Provider had a file for the staff but it did not contain documentation of TB Screening, Documentation of Orientation, and one of 2 required background checks.
Plan of Correction:	I will have Orientation in file and will be sure Caregiver gets a TB Screening.