VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karin Zacharias
1210 Summerfield Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 869-4931

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: May 4, 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 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Provider was reminded that additional background checks are required within 30 days of a household members 18th birthday.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 9:05am and 10:35am. There were 7 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 16 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed arriving at the family day home, playing freely with blocks and cars and dancing to YouTube music videos. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 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 #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for each child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3 (17 months) most recent documented immunizations are dated 9/7/2022.
Plan of Correction:	The parents should have it because the child went with their sibling and they both had appointments. I will ask the parents to bring the most recent shots.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: There was an unused outlet without a protective cover observed above the sink in the children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, children under two years of age had access to stairs. Evidence: There is a downward staircase that the children have access to where the program takes place. There is a gate at the top of the stairs, however the gate is only secured on one side and swings open without a hook, latch or lock. There were two children observed today under the age of two.
Plan of Correction:	I will latch the gate so it's blocked on both sides.