VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Joy Wilder
5908 Bond Court
Alexandria, VA 22315
(202) 320-0747

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: April 10, 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring/renewal inspection was conducted today between 10:00am and 11:20am. There were 9 children present with the Provider and 2 assistant for a total of 18 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed laying out their work stations, doing puzzles, working in educational workbooks, looking at growing baby chicks in their eggs and other organized activities. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. All staff are currently trained to administer medication. One medication and authorization was reviewed. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry check and/or a central registry background check for each household member that has resided outside of the state of Virginia in the last five years. Evidence: Household member #3's sworn disclosure statement confirmed that they had resided outside of Virginia in the last five years. The provider confirmed that they didn't realize the household member had lived out of the state and hadn't completed the additional out-of-state background checks.
Plan of Correction:	I have contacted the stated about the sex offender search. I will have the central registry searched filled out, notarized and send it out as soon as possible.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider and each household member did not completed an updated sworn disclosure statement every five years. Evidence: The provider and household member #1's sworn disclosure statements expired on 11/17/2022. The provider confirmed that they had not yet completed updated sworn disclosure statements.
Plan of Correction:	New sworn disclosure statements were completed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-820-120-E-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was not posted. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted. The provider stated that the inspection report was in storage in the basement.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.