VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Delia Ochoa - Amini
3249 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 970-8187

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: April 19, 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

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/19/2023. There were a total of 7 children (18 points) observed with 2 caregivers present. The children were engaged in the following: watching a show, and transitioning to and eating lunch. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel and household members, physical environment, care of children, handwashing, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 5 child records and 3 caregiver/household member records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Ariel.Hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on a review of staff records, the provider did not ensure that all staff members and assistants obtained fingerprinting results prior to start date. Evidence: Assistant 1 (date of hire 4/10/2023) did not have fingerprinting results on file during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	We have submitted the fingerprints. We are waiting to have them back.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on a review of emergency supplies and provider interview, the provider did not ensure a working battery-operated flashlight, and extra batteries were kept in a designated area and available to caregivers at all times. Evidence: There was not a flash light available during the inspection. The provider confirmed that there was not a flash light available.
Plan of Correction:	I will order a flashlight.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on a review of child records, the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 2 of 5 child records reviewed did not contain documentation of a review of the emergency contact information. Child 3 had an annual review dated 1/10/2022 during the inspection. Child 5 had an annual review dated 1/11/2021 during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parent do the update.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure meals and snacks brought from a child's home were clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 7 out of 7 lunch boxes brought from home were not labeled with the child's name.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure all lunch bags are labeled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-250-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure children were protected from materials that could present a choking hazard. Evidence: Child # 6 was asleep in a crib that had a sound machine with a cord attached inside the crib.
Plan of Correction:	Fixed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 diameter were installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: One outlet located on the left side of the wall immediately upon entering the room with cribs, did not have child-resistant protective covers installed on unused electrical outlets.
Plan of Correction:	The covers will be replaced after vacuuming.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-480-D
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that equipment used by children was used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Evidence: Child #7 was place in a high chair without the safety straps buckled.
Plan of Correction:	Fixed during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that children's hands were washed with liquid soap and warm running water. Evidence: 6 out of 7 children did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warn running water.
Plan of Correction:	We will wash hands before eating.