VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Giovanna Valdez
4113 Lees Corner Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
(703) 222-0417

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: April 12, 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. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

1. Reviewed medication policy and how written communications with parents of policy need to be consistent and accurate. 2. Discussed requirements for child enrollment forms to be completed fully with no blank spaces. Writing "N/A" is an acceptable rather than leaving a blank space. 3. Reviewed required bathroom supplies. 4. Discussed ensuring that there is no pet feces in the outdoor play space. 5. The inspector will send model forms, as discussed.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted at 12:40pm. Observed 11 children = 29 points with 3 caregivers. Upon arrival to the home there were 2 caregivers present with the provider arriving to the home within minutes of the inspection beginning. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were having nap time during the inspection. Infants were being held, fed, and napping. The caregivers were tending to the needs of the children and helping them to settle into the rest period. Lunch served was reported to include chicken noodle soup with carrots, apples, and milk. The provider participates in the child nutrition food program. The daycare areas of the home were found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-C
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of emergency preparedness plan training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation that the training had been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a monthly evacuation drill was not practiced. Evidence: There was no evacuation drill recorded for March 2023. The last recorded drill was 2/2/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. Evidence: The record for Assistant #2 included documentation of 1 reference check being completed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not include health insurance information. The space for this information was left blank.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-C
Description:	Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of orientation training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training having been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An outlet in the bathroom used by the children did not have a cover, and another in the main daycare room located by the desk area. These outlets were within reach of the children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.