VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Zarifa Kashmire
8503 Oakford Drive
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 644-0383

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: Jan. 24, 2023

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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 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:

The next anticipated inspection will be the providers renewal inspection. Provider was reminded to have all renewal application documents submitted through the provider portal 45 days prior to expiration for processing. Links to the portal can be found on the VDOE website.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 10:20am and 11:15am. There were 4 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 12 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing freely with blocks and cars. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (date of enrollment: 9/12/2022) record did not contain a physical exam.
Plan of Correction:	I know that the family has it. I'll ask them to bring it today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, parents were not provided in writing all required information before each child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1's parents were not provided with the Providers emergency preparedness plan prior to the first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	I must have forgot to give it to this family. I will give it to them to have.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-480-D
Description:	Based on observation, equipment used by children was not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Evidence: Child #2 was observed being placed in a high chair and given toys to play with. The provider did not use the shoulder straps to buckle the child into the chair.
Plan of Correction:	I don't usually put [them] in that chair. I'll make sure to use the straps when they are in the chair.