VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Laura Sossa
5750 Heming Ave
Springfield, VA 22151
(202) 321-5308

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: Nov. 20, 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 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:00am-10:25am with the provider on site. There were 5 children in care and 3 resident children present (17 points) with 1 caregiver. A sample of 2 children's files and 1 caregiver file were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: playing with toys. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and caregiver were positive. The physical space, attendance records, drill record and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use caregiver names; list caregivers by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points by using the following point system to determine if an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: 1. The provider had 17 points during the inspection on 11/20/2023 with 5 children in care and 3 resident children. (Children in care: 10 months-4 points, 11 months -4 points, 14 months.-4 points, 3 years old-2 points, 3 years old-2 points, and Resident Children: 5 years old-1 point, 8 years old, 10 years old).
Plan of Correction:	Will hire an additional caregiver as needed.