VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alganesh Weldgargis
5824 Apsley House Court
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 967-4000

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: July 19, 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. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Please remember to review the emergency contacts for each child on an annual basis. As discussed the pack and play located in your second programming room is used for play only and not for sleeping.

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring inspection was conducted today. A total of 8 children (24pts) with 2 staff were onsite today. The children had just finished lunch and were free playing on the floor with staff. No medication needs onsite. One topical ointment. Observation of the program space, cribs, smaller program space, refrigerator and bathroom was made. No food allergies identified. Consistent children enrolled and no new staff since the last licensing inspection. A total of 6 children's records and the Provider's record was reviewed. All background checks remain current at this time for staff and household. Positive interaction was observed between the children and staff. Previous violations found at the last inspection were reviewed and corrective actions were verified. This inspection occurred between 10:45am and 12pm. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email me with questions at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	Based on observation of the refrigerator, infant bottles were not properly labeled. Evidence: Infant bottles for two infants were not labeled with a child's name and date.
Plan of Correction:	All bottles will be labeled with the child's name and the date by using tape daily.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on staff statements, the diapering surface is not properly cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that Clorox Wipes and Lysol spray is used to clean and sanitize the diapering surface. Proper cleaning and sanitizing requires a two step process of soap and water and then bleach and water.
Plan of Correction:	Two spray bottles will be purchased and one will have soap and water and the second will have bleach and water. The surface will be cleaned and sanitized with this.