VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sita Gathram
23257 Hanworth Street
Ashburn, VA 20148
(571) 523-8502

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: Aug. 14, 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 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 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:

One of more background checks were missing or incomplete during the renewal inspection. The provider has been informed that the renewal application would not be processed until the background check results have been reviewed by the licensing inspector.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today between 11:00am and 12:05pm. There were 4 children present with the Provider for a total of 9 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing freely during the inspection. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
Description:	Based on interview, the provider has not obtained a central registry background check for a person residing in the home that has become 14 years old. Evidence: A household member turned 14 years old in June 2023. The provider confirmed that central registry background check results have not been received.
Plan of Correction:	I did it but didn't get the results. I'll call them to see where the results are.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Repeat Violation. Based on observation, meals and snacks brough from home was not clearly labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: Four out of four lunch totes were observed were not labeled with each child's name.
Plan of Correction:	I always label the lunch boxes but the parents take the labels off. I'll tell the parents to leave the labels or I'll do it everyday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, information contained in children's records was not kept confidential. Evidence: The supplemental page of the most recent inspection was observed posted on the providers wall. The supplemental page clearly states "DO NOT POST".
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2's record did not contain addresses for both emergency contacts. 2. Child #3's record did not contain the families medical insurance policy number. 3. Child #3's record did not contain the Information for Parents document.
Plan of Correction:	I'll get the missing information today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation children under two years of age had access to stairs. Evidence: The child care program takes place in the providers lower level and stairs lead to the basement program. A child safety gate was observed leaning against the wall at the bottom of the staircase. Child #4 is 17 months old and can access the staircase.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.