VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Doris Owusu-Ansah
34 Shepherds Hook Way
Stafford, VA 22554
(571) 421-6516

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Feb. 28, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the provider from 9:55 am to 10:40 am. The provider was present with 4 children, ages ranging from 2 to 3 years. The children were actively engaged in story time and were quite familiar with the books being read. The children and provider transitioned to signing and dancing to include using instruments that the children happily played. Five children and one household member's files were reviewed. There were no medicaitons on site. First Aid/CPR certification is through American Heart Association and is due to expire in 7/23. Please notify your Licensing Inspector of the date you submitted to obtain your background check, which should be within 10 days. Please send a copy of the completed background check upon receipt. The areas of non compliance is outlined on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on a review of files and interview, it was determined that there was no 5 year repeat background check obtained. Evidence: Person A's fingerprint background check is dated 2/16/18 and has not been renewed within 5 years.
Plan of Correction:	I will send off for the repeat background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-A
Description:	Based on a review of one household member's file and interview, it was determined that there was no up to date tuberculosis test/screening on file, which is required every two years. Evidence: Person A's tuberculosis test was dated 8/30/20.
Plan of Correction:	I will get a tuberculosis test/screening.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that there was no monthly practiced escape drill for January 2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will remember to do monthly escape drills.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of five children's files and interview, it was determined that children's files were missing the insurance policy numbers, which is required at enrollment. Evidence: Child A, B and C did not have insurance policy numbers on file. Child A and B enrolled on 6/21/22, child C enrolled on 6/21/20.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the insurance policy numbers.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were kept unlocked. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed disinfectant wipes, air freshener spray and hand sanitizer on the shelf accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	The hazardous substances were removed during the inspection.