VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sarita Dhakal
25470 Hopton House Ter
Chantilly, VA 20152
(571) 484-3572

Current Inspector: Sheila F Nelson (804) 629-7489

Inspection Date: July 26, 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. 8VAC20-770 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:

- Discussed the availability to submit the renewal application on the website at www.childcare.virginia.gov. - Recommend keeping the emergency drill log visible to help in remembering to log each drill.

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted today, July 26, 2023 between 8:48am and 10:25pm. There were 3 children present with 1 caregiver supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, children and caregivers records, special care and emergencies and nutrition. There was no medication on sight at this time. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. Sheila Nelson License Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health & Safety Division of Early Childhood Care & Education

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-790
Description:	Based on observation and interview, it was determined the family day home failed to post 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical responders in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. There was no evidence of posted emergency telephone numbers. 2. The provider confirmed the emergency numbers were not posted.
Plan of Correction:	I will put the numbers back up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to maintain documentation of emergency evacuation. Evidence: 1. The last documentation for evacuation drill was on 02/03/23. 2. The provider confirmed the documentation had not been maintained but stated the drills were practiced monthly.
Plan of Correction:	I will put the drill log on the board so I remember to write the drills on it each month. I will be sure to write them down.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the family day home failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The last documentation of written attendance is dated 03/12/2023. 2. The provider acknowledged written daily attendance had not been done.
Plan of Correction:	I will start today keeping a written attendance record. Violation corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, it was determined the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 (DOB 08/2021) did not have additional immunization documentation. Last update was 08/11/22. 2. The record for Child #3 (DOB 05/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 11/18/2022. 3. The record for Child #4 (DOB 02/2022) did not have additional immunization documentation. The last update was 08/19/2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will inform the parents today that they must bring the updated immunization record this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-B
Description:	Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at the stair opening. Evidence: A pressure mounted gate is used at the bottom of the basement stairs that leads into the daycare area.
Plan of Correction:	I will replace a new gate that can be anchored to the wall.