VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Amelia Boisvert
5910 Westchester Street
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 868-5379

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: May 8, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800-120 Administration 8VAC20-800-170 Health Care of Caregivers and Household Members 8VAC20-800-210 Annual Training 8VAC20-800-240 Environment and Equipment 8VAC20-800-680 Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800-810 Emergencies 8VAC20-800-870 Nutrition

Technical Assistance:

Technical assistance was offered related to: Handwashing, floor space used by children, background checks, emergency drills.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/8/23 from 2:05 pm to 3:15pm.There were 3 preschool children present (6 points) with 1 caregiver supervising. The children were observed playing with home living toys and other materials for free play, and eating afternoon snack. 3 children's records, 1 caregiver's record and 1 household member's record was reviewed. There were no medications on site. A walk through of the family day home was conducted to assess the physical space used by the children. 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. For any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on documents reviewed, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: A review of the family day home's drills log showed that evacuation drills were not conducted for October 2022 and April 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Began a new logging system.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on records review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for a child enrolled within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of attendance was 9/14/21. 2. Child # 2's first day of attendance was 12/1/22. 3. Child # 3's first day of attendance was11/28/22. 4. Documentation of a physical exam has not been obtained for the three children to this date.
Plan of Correction:	Gave parents forms to fill out.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on staff interview, the family day home did not maintain a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The provider stated that she did not maintain current attendance for children in care since 4/25/23.
Plan of Correction:	Took attendance and caught up past delay.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of immunization for children prior to their first day of enrollment. Evidence: 1. Child # 1's first day of enrollment was 9/14/21. 2. Child # 2's first day of enrollment was 12/1/22. 3. The provider has not obtained immunization records for both children to this date.
Plan of Correction:	Gave parents forms to fill out.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, cleaning materials and chemicals were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. The sink under the kitchen counter where a child was observed washing hands was not locked. There were several cleaners stored in that cabinet. 2. A bottle of air freshener was sitting on a kitchen table. Children have access to the kitchen.
Plan of Correction:	Locked under sinks, put all cleaners away.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, electrical outlets were not covered by child-resistant protective covers. Evidence: 5 electrical outlets were not covered by protective covers in the basement where children were observed playing.
Plan of Correction:	Covered outlets.