VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ana Franco
6340 Oak Ridge Drive
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 750-1407

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: July 5, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 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. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 7/5/2023. The provider and three assistants were present with 12 children. A total of 28 points. Most of the children were napping during the inspection. 2 children were doing puzzles and having lots of conversation with the caregiver and the inspector. The provider has moved the infant area to the front of the child care area. The providers office is not in the back of the daycare in the room with no windows. Lots of interaction between the caregivers and children and lots of supplies to explore. A violation notice was given to the provider along with this summary. Please call me at 703-203-8659 or email me at pernille.brandt@doe.virginia.gov if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on the review of staff records, the provider failed to get a required background check, before the staff started working at the family day home. Evidence: Staff 1, DOH 6/26/2023 is missing a criminal records check and is working with the children.
Plan of Correction:	She has an appointment scheduled for tomorrow and I will send the paperwork to you as soon as I receive it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on the review of staff records. the provider failed to get a reference for one staff. Evidence. Staff 1, DOH 6/26/2023 is missing a second reference.
Plan of Correction:	She is bringing me the second reference tomorrow.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-130
Description:	Based on the review of a staff record, the provider failed to hire a staff member who can communicate in English. Evidence: Staff 1 DOH 6/26/2023 can not communicate with the inspector at the time of the inspection, According to her and the provider she does not speak, read or write English.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure she signs up for ESL class and I will also make sure we talk English with her.