VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mukta Malhotra
13004 Dunhill Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 247-6464

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: March 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 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. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 3/8/2023 from 10:30 am-11:50 am. There were 11 children (27 points) supervised by 2 direct caregivers. The home, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, 2 household members? records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed engaging freely and completing worksheets. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackoivic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain written parent authorization for topical skin products such as sunscreen, diaper ointment and lotion, oral teething medicine, and insect repellent. Evidence: There was no documentation of written parent authorization for nine diaper ointments used for the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Will give the parents the form.
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: There was no documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to child #1's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Remind parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-H
Description:	Based on observation and interview, all flammable and combustible materials such as, but not limited to, matches, lighters, lighter fluid, kerosene, turpentine, oil and grease products, aerosol cans, and alcohol were not stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Fire matches were found in a drawer next to the kitchen sink.
Plan of Correction:	Removed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-E
Description:	Based on observation of the diapering area and interview, the foot-operated receptacle used to dispose of soiled diapers was not hands-free. Evidence: The foot petal on the foot-operated receptacle was broken, preventing the receptacle lid from opening on its own and requiring the caregiver to open the lid with their hands.
Plan of Correction:	Replace this weekend.