Miriam Ayala
104 S. Iris Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 835-4944
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Jan. 19, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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A renewal inspection was conducted on 1/19/23 from 10:20 am to 11:50 am. There were 6 children (17 points) present with 3 caregivers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A walk through of the home's indoor and outdoor space was conducted to assess the space used by the children. The children were observed eating morning snack, doing circle time and playing outside. There were no children with medications on site. A total of 2 children's records, 3 caregiver's records and emergency drills 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 program. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to: Menu, infant cribs and linens, and the outdoor surfacing for the deck.
The provider demonstrated compliance in the installation of a carbon monoxide detector.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-960-E Description: Based on observation, infant bottles were not labeled with each infant's full name and date.
Evidence:
1. There were 2 infants in care, for whom milk bottles were on site.
2. None of the bottles were labeled with their full name and date.Plan of Correction: Bottles will be checked for labeling.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-70-A Description: Based on records review, a child's records did not include complete written information for parents.
Evidence: Child # 1's record had the liability insurance form but the form had not been completed and signed.Plan of Correction: The form will be completed and signed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-320-B Description: Based on observation, electrical outlets were not covered by child resistant protective covers.
Evidence: Two electrical outlets in the classroom upstairs where the children were eating morning snack were not covered by outlet covers.Plan of Correction: The outlets will be covered.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-340-C Description: Based on observation, the bathroom did not have paper towels.
Evidence: The upstairs bathroom used by the children did not have paper towels. The children were observed using assigned cloth towels to dry their hands after handwashing.Plan of Correction: The towels were removed during the inspection. Paper towels were added in the bathroom.
Standard #: 8VAC20-800-690-E Description: Based on observation, soiled disposable diapers were not being disposed off in a plastic-lined storage system.
Evidence: The foot pedal diaper pail that was being used for diaper disposal was not lined by a plastic trash bag. The diapers were being disposed off directly in the diaper pail.Plan of Correction: The diaper pail will be lined by a plastic bag.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
