VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Encieh Akbari Nazari
320 Johnson Street SW
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 371-4224

Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392

Inspection Date: Sept. 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 8VAC20-820 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:

Provided information for renewing application in 2024. The Renewal application is online at childcare.virginia.gov/providers. Discussed installing smoke alarms on each level of the home as required for Fairfax County.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted September 19, 2023 between 12:40pm and 2:30pm. There were 2 children present with one (1) caregiver supervising for a total of 8 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed sleeping, and interacting with the provider. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programing,evacuation drill logs, menu, first aid supplies, attendance, child and caregiver records, household member records, and emergency procedures. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the programs. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact the Licensing Inspector, Sheila Nelson at sheila.nelson@ doe.virginia.gov Thank you for your cooperation. Sheila Nelson License Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education 804-629-7489

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation and interview, there was not a working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries kept in a designated area and available at all times. Evidence: 1. The radio would not work. Batteries inside the portable ratio but radio would not turn on. 2. There were no extra batteries available. 3. The provider acknowledged she would need to recharge the batteries or replace them.
Plan of Correction:	I will get new batteries for the radio and keep extra batteries too.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation and interview with the provider, the menu for the current week was not given to the parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: 1. The menu was not posted. 2. The Provider acknowledged she did not have a menu for the week and planned the food each morning. REPEAT VIOLATION
Plan of Correction:	I will start preparing a weekly menu and will post the menu.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspection, there was not an attendance record for the day documenting the two children in attendance. 2. The provider acknowledged there was not an attendance record of children in attendance.
Plan of Correction:	I will make a written attendance sheet each day and maintain the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before the child attended the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #1 did not have an immunization record on file. Child's start date was 9/18/23. Repeat Violation
Plan of Correction:	I will tell the parents I need the immunization record immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-I
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have a smoke detector installed in the family day home as required by the Uniform Statewide Build Code and the Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Evidence: 1. The smoke detector was missing from the mounting bracket in the ceiling. 2. The provider acknowledge the smoke detector had been taken down and had not been replaced.
Plan of Correction:	I will have my husband install new smoke detectors this week in our home.