VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Nicole Ferguson
7892 Steadman Street
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 780-2719

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Dec. 12, 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 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 12:30pm-1:25pm. There were 6 children for a total of 20 points directly supervised by 2 staff. The home, 2 staff records, 4 children?s records, 1 household member?s record, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today and the Provider is not MAT certified. Children were observed napping various rooms. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on interview and record review, it was determined the provider did not maintain documentation of shelter-in-place drills. Evidence: 1. Upon review of emergency response drills, only evacuation drills were recorded on the sheet for the last year. 2. The Provider stated she did the drills but did not record it on the sheet.
Plan of Correction:	In the future, I will add it onto the emergency record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for two enrolled children within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record and Child #2's record did not contain a physical report and both started in the Program in August, 2022.
Plan of Correction:	I had a document in the file that I believed was sufficient for a physical but I will request one from them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the Provider could not demonstrate that she obtained all of the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the following information. Evidence: 1. 4 children's files were reviewed and 2 were missing parent written acknowledgement about the Provider's Emergency Preparedness Plan and that the Provider does not carry liability insurance.
Plan of Correction:	I have given them forms but I will make sure to obtain documentation of the info from the parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review it was determined the Provider did not obtain, before a child attended the family day home, documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: 1. Child #2 has been enrolled in the home since August, 2022 and does not have an immunization record.
Plan of Correction:	I will request the information from the parent.