VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Humirah Dost
6544 Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 909-6259

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: June 1, 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 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

A renewal inspection was initiated on 6/1/2023 and concluded on 6/1/2023. There were a total of 7 children (12 points) observed with 2 caregivers present. The children were engaged in the following: toy play, bathroom, snack. The home, 3 child records, 2 caregiver/household member records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies and playground were inspected. 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 Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation and caregiver interview, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside are not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The rope on the car swing on the outside playground is frayed, causing a safety hazard.
Plan of Correction:	The swing will be removed until a new rope can be installed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-C
Description:	Based on observation and caregiver interview, stationary outdoor play equipment is placed over a hard surface and is not placed at least 6 feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. Evidence: The single swing is placed over the bare ground which is a hard surface and it is not 6 feet away from other play structures. The large climber with the slide does not have a clearance of 6 feet from other play structures and obstacles.
Plan of Correction:	The single swing over the bare ground will be removed from the play structure. The equipment will be removed from around the large climber with slide to provide 6 feet clearance from any other structure.