VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Luisa Cottle
813 South 22nd Street, South
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-6537

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

Inspection Date: Feb. 8, 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 8VAC20-770 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:

Consultation provided on website for becoming a provider for the military community (www.childcareaware.org)

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted February 8, 2023 between 1:10 pm and 2:10pm. There were 4 children present with 2 caregivers supervising within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing with various age-appropriate toys, diapering procedures, and preparing for naptime. 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, first aid supplies, attendance, child and caregiver records, and emergency procedures. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not review annually with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct. Evidence: 1. Records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not have documentation that the emergency contact information was reviewed with the parent.. 2. The Provider confirmed the emergency contact information was not reviewed annually with the parent.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parents reviewed their emergency contact information and document the review.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on review of the family day home's emergency preparedness plan and interview, it was determined the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider did not document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: 1. The last documented review of the emergency preparedness plan was dated 10/1/2021. 2. The provider acknowledged she had not reviewed the emergency preparedness plan.
Plan of Correction:	I will review and document the date my emergency preparedness plan.