VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Homa Alimi
9217 Haines Drive
Lorton, VA 22079
(571) 345-5256

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: Feb. 20, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the Provider: Outdoor area, stairs, and substitute provider requirements.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 2/20/2024 from 10:00 am to 11:55 am. There were 5 children supervised by 2 direct caregivers. The home, 5 caregivers' records, 2 children?s records, 5 household members? records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed engaging freely and eating lunch. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and inteview, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication for Child #1 was stored in a bookbag located on top of the refrigerator.
Plan of Correction:	We have stored the medication in a safe, locked cabinet that prevents access by children and have a signed letter written from the parent.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation and interview, food containers were not clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 8 out of 8 food containers were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Plan of Correction:	All of the food containers have been labeled and everyone was instructed to make sure they continued to label them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain all the information required for a child's record. Evidence: Child #2 is missing a second emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	We have received the second emergency contact and placed it in the appropriate areas.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the provider did not provide the family day home policies to parents in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #2 is missing the home's policy for the administration of medication.
Plan of Correction:	We provided the parents with the family day home policies and have placed the home?s policy for the administration of medication.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregiver #3, Caregiver #4, and Caregiver #5 received 2 hours of annual training.
Plan of Correction:	Caregivers 3, 4 & 5 are currently completing their annual training requirements.