VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Meena Kandel
3732 5th Street South
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 939-5823

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: Feb. 1, 2024

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 20 Access to minors 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 10:40am and 11:50am. There were 6 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 20 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing in the backyard, transitioning inside the home, singing, dancing and coloring. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during todays inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a sworn disclosure statement for each employee. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain a completed sworn disclosure statement. The provider confirmed a sworn disclosure statement has not been completed.
Plan of Correction:	We can get it done today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review, assistant caregiver records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain verification of the caregivers age and identity, two reference checks or an emergency contact to be reached in case of an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get the record completed by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Repeat Violation. Based on record review, childrens records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3s record does not contain the child's first date of attendance or the address of their second emergency contact. 2. Child #4s record does not contain a second emergency contact. 3. Child #5s record does not contain the families medical insurance policy number.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get it by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain verification of each child's age and identity within the first seven days of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4 (date on enrollment: 1/22/2024) record does not contain documentation that the child's age and identity has been verified. 2. Child #5 (date on enrollment: 1/8/024) record does not contain documentation that the child's age and identity has been verified.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get it by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation that each child has been adequately immunized. Evidence: Child #4s record does not contain documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get it by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the family day home has not obtained additional immunizations every six months for each child under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #6 (14 months) are from when the child was 4 months old.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get updated immunizations by Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not orientate each assistant caregiver. Evidence: Caregiver #2s record does not contain documentation of orientation training.
Plan of Correction:	We'll get it completed today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-A
Description:	Based on observation, caregivers did not follow handwashing requirements. Evidence: Caregiver #2 was observed changing child #4s diaper. The caregiver did not wash their own hands after the diaper change.
Plan of Correction:	We'll start doing it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-680-B
Description:	Based on observation, handwashing requirements were not met. Evidence: Child #4 was observed having their diaper changed. The child did not have their hands washed by a caregiver after the diaper change.
Plan of Correction:	We'll start doing it.