VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Amelia Boisvert
5910 Westchester Street
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 868-5379

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800-120 Administration 8VAC20-800-170 Health Care of Caregivers and Household Members 8VAC20-800-210 Annual Training 8VAC20-800-240 Environment and Equipment 8VAC20-800-680 Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800-810 Emergencies 8VAC20-800-870 Nutrition

Technical Assistance:

Renewal application, background checks and pet vaccinations.

Comments:

An unannounced inspection was conducted today from 4:30pm to 5:35pm. There were 5 children (8 points) in care of one caregiver. The children were observed playing outdoors, eating snack and leaving with parents for the day. There were no children in care with allergies or medications. 2 children's records, 1 caregiver's record, attendance, and emergency drill records were reviewed. Areas of non compliance are listed in the violation notice. For any questions about this inspection, please contact me at 571-835-4718.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the family day home did not obtain repeat background checks every five years for all employees. Evidence: 1. Caregiver # 1's most recent sworn disclosure statement was dated 6/29/18. 2. Caregiver # 1's most recent fingerprint results were dated 7/12/18. 3. Caregiver # 1's most recent central registry results were dated 8/13/18. 4. All 3 background checks were not repeated in five years.
Plan of Correction:	The sworn statement has been updated and shared with the licensing inspector. The fingerprints and central registry will be submitted within ten days of the inspection date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the family day home did not maintain a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: A review of the attendance records showed that the provider had not maintained written attendance for children in care after 11/3/23.
Plan of Correction:	Attendance will be updated. It will be documented daily moving forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, furnishings inside the family day home were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The plexi-glass cover on the large table in the basement was broken in one corner, exposing sharp edges and posing an injury hazard to the children.
Plan of Correction:	The plexi glass will be covered so that the sharp edges are not exposed.