VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shaun Bissett
3110 19th Street S.
Arlington, VA 22204
(202) 316-8888

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Oct. 5, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-800 Administration 8 VAC 20-800 Personnel 8 VAC 20-800 Household Members 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8 VAC 20-800 Caregiver Training 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8 VAC 20-800 Care of Children 8 VAC 20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8 VAC 20-800 Emergencies 8 VAC 20-800 Nutrition 8 VAC2 0-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 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:

Discussion that the fingerprint checks on file for Staff #1 and Household Member #1 are set to expire later this month. These background checks are only good for 5 years from the date of the finding (last finding was from October 2018). In addition, the CPS check for Household Member #1 (also dated October 2018) is set to expire later this month as well.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 10/05/2023, between the hours of 11 am/pm to 12:30 pm. There were 5 children present (17 points), ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 3 caregivers supervising. The children were engaged in the following: games, bathroom breaks, hand washing, diapering, song, music, outdoor play, lunch, and other organized activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 5 children records, 3 staff records, and 2 household records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were (3) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the home. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 5 children files indicated that the child's parent did not annually provide a review of the parent's emergency contact information to ensure that the information is correct. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (10/05/2023), the last documented review of the emergency contact information for Child #1 was dated - 05/05/2022. 2. The last documented review of the emergency contact information for Child #4 was dated - 04/28/2021.
Plan of Correction:	This information will be reviewed, (updated if needed), and signed as verification.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 5 children files indicated that the Provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized (according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations). Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (10/05/2023), the following children did not have documentation that each had been adequately immunized within their files: Child #2 (start date - 09/05/2023), and Child #3 (start date - 09/25/2023). 2. While an immunization page was missing entirely for Child #2, on the health forms for Child #3 their immunization page had a note from their doctor's office saying, "see attached." However, no other immunization documentation was attached to this form.
Plan of Correction:	An immunization page will be obtained and placed on file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 5 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations (for children who were not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for any child in care who is under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (10/05/2023) the following children did not have an updated immunization page available for review: Child #1 (last on file - 05/05/2022), and Child #5 (last on file - 03/07/2023). 2. On the date of inspection, both Child #1, and Child #5 were under the age of two years.
Plan of Correction:	An updated immunization page will be obtained and placed on file.