VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sumaiya Jahan
6838 Clowser Court
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 568-5274

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: April 27, 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 8VAC20-820 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.

Technical Assistance:

Discussed maintaining the outside by making sure green carpeting is securely on ground and does not create a tripping hazard. Also noted ongoing checks of the fence is necessary to avoid having deteriorating wood and or exposed screws as a problem.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:05am-10:20am. There were 6 children for a total of 16 points directly supervised by 2 staff. The home, 3 staff records, 3 children?s records, 1 household member?s record, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely inside and outside. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for younger children but may want to have more for the older children. The home was clean and the Provider recently painted the children's area. The Inspector suggested that the Provider use a system that ensures all paperwork and documents are kept in one location so records are accessible and maintained for easy review. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Cynthia Ford at Cynthia.ford@doe.virginia.gov or 703-479-4679.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the Provider did not obtain a repeat Central registry search for a caregiver. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #3 has a CPS check dated March, 2018. 2. Clearances need to be resubmitted every 5 years. 3. Provider stated she did not realize it had been 5 years since last check.
Plan of Correction:	I will have caregiver enter info and have it complete.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined the Provider does not have a working battery operated weather band radio. Evidence: 1. Provider has a radio but it only worked when plugged into the electrical outlet. 2. Provider placed batteries in the radio but it didn't work. She tried another set of batteries and those didn't work either.
Plan of Correction:	I will buy more batteries as I didn't realize they were not working.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-340-C
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: 1. Bathroom was checked and there were no paper towels. The Provider opened the closet next to bathroom and pulled out a package of facial tissues. Provider stated she though she had paper towels in the closet but would use these tissues.
Plan of Correction:	I will grab paper towels from upstairs.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation, the Provider is using cribs that do not have tight fitting bottom covers. Evidence: 1. The Provider has three cribs and two of the cribs have linen covers that are too big and do not tightly fit on the mattresses.
Plan of Correction:	I have other fitted sheets and will replace these.