VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Luisa Cottle
813 South 22nd Street, South
Arlington, VA 22202
(703) 920-6537

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

Inspection Date: Nov. 6, 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 8VAC20-820 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

Comments:

A renewal inspection was conducted today between 9:25am and 11:25am. There were 8 children present, with 2 caregivers supervising. Children were observed playing with various age-appropriate toys, eating snack, diapering, handwashing and bottle feeding. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A total of 4 child records and 2 caregiver records were reviewed. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, nutrition, special care and emergencies. There was no medication on-site at the time of inspection. 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. 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 during this inspection. 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 #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure the criminal history background check was repeated every five (5) years. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #2 did not contain documentation of a 5 year repeat for a criminal history background check (expired on 8/29/2023). 2. The provider acknowledged the 5 year repeat search had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	I could not schedule an appointment with my iPhone. I have a person who is going to bring their computer and help me get the appointment scheduled for this Saturday.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to ensure the criminal history background check was repeated every five (5) years. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of 5 year repeat for criminal history background check (expired on 10/09/23). 2. The provider acknowledged the 5 year repeat had not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	I could not use my iPhone to schedule an appointment. I have a person coming today who is going to help me schedule an appointment for this Saturday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation, the first aid kit did not contain the minimum supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have more than 1 triangular bandage.
Plan of Correction:	I will order more triangular bandages this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that the child had been adequately immunized before the child's first day of attendance at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The date of enrollment for Child #3 was 5/01/23 and the immunization record was dated 05/05/23.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure I get immunizations on the first day.