VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Andrea Cotman
2015 S. Monroe Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 861-4113

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: Dec. 19, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 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 monitoring inspection was conducted today between 10:45am and 12:00pm. There were 8 children present with 3 caregivers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed singing, dancing, and engaging in activities. A total of 3 child records and 3 caregiver records were reviewed. 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. Contact Nancy.Radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding this inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on review of household member records, a background check was not updated every five years. Evidence: Household Member #1 did not obtain a central registry background check every five years. Current central registry background check expired 09/07/2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will re-do the background check this week.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on review, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills being conducted in September, October, and November 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward, I will make sure the drills are conducted monthly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: Cleaning products were observed on a counter top, bug spray and medication were accessible in a cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	I will move everything so it is inaccessible to children.