VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Shelem Chinas
2132 Maleady Drive
Herndon, VA 20170
(703) 862-2108

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Nov. 30, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks ?22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

1. The inspector will send a food allergy action plan document and background check information.

Comments:

Conducted an unannounced monitoring inspection at 10:07am. Observed 8 children + 2 caregivers. Ratios and supervision were in compliance. Children were observed writing letters and words, building with a variety of blocks, and morning circle time that included children speaking about things they have done. Staff were actively engaged with the children and activities. The program areas were found to be clean and well supplied with toys and equipment for the children. Areas of non-compliance with standards and laws reviewed were found. Questions about this inspection may be directed to pamela.sneed@doe.virginia.gov Note: The licensee should submit the plan of corrections within 5 business days of receipt of this report for the plans to be included in the report and posted on the VDOE website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 3 adult household members did not have completed criminal record checks every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 2. Caregiver #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 3. Household member #2-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 4. Household member #3-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 8/28/18. 5. Household member #4-The criminal record check on-file was dated as completed 11/18/19.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 2 of 8 children's records did not include required annual documentation of parents reviewing the emergency information. Evidence: 1. Child #1-The parents last signed the document in June 2022. 2. Child #2-The parents last signed the document in June 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include emergency actions to take in the event of a reaction to a food allergy. Evidence: Child #5-There was no food allergy action plan on-file.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on records reviewed, 1 of 8 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #6-The immunizations on-file were dated December 2022 when the child was 9 months of age.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on records reviewed, 2 caregivers and 1 adult household member did not have documentation of a TB screening every 2 years. Evidence: The most recent TB tests on-file for caregiver #1, caregiver #2 and household member #2 were dated 5/20/21.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.