VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Fouezia Hossain
3911 Fairfax Parkway
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 401-8484

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: March 7, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8 VAC 20-800 Administration 8 VAC 20-800 Personnel 8 VAC 20-800 Household Members 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8 VAC 20-800 Caregiver Training 8 VAC 20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8 VAC 20-800 Care of Children 8 VAC 20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8 VAC 20-800 Emergencies 8 VAC 20-800 Nutrition 8 VAC 20-800 Nighttime Care 8 VAC2 0-820 THE LICENSE 8 VAC 20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8 VAC 20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussion of enrollment, staffing, and household members. Discussion in a change to hours of operation. The FDH will now operate Monday - Sunday; 7:30 am to 8 pm.

Comments:

This monitoring inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 03/07/2024, between the hours of 9:30 am to 12 pm. There were 4 children present (11 points), ranging from infant to preschool-age, with 2 caregivers supervising. The children were engaged in the following: music, toy play, games, movie time, diapering, hand washing, nap time, snack, and other organized activities. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration; physical plant; staffing and supervision; programming; special care and emergencies; and nutrition. A total of 6 children files, 3 household records, and 2 staff files were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined that there were (6) non-compliances with the applicable standards. These violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the home. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 4 children files indicated that an annual review of each child's emergency information and contacts was not conducted. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024), the most recent annual review for Child #1 was conducted on 07/14/2022. 2. The most recent annual review for Child #4 was conducted on 10/03/2021.
Plan of Correction:	All applicable reviews will be conducted and verified with a parent signature and date.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on review and interview, the Family Day Home (FDH) did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024), the Provider did not have a written attendance for the 4 children in care. 2. The Provider stated that she currently did not document this information.
Plan of Correction:	Attendance will be documented on a daily basis. A form was shared with the inspector.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 4 children files indicated that not all of the required information was contained within each child's record. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024), the policy name for the medical insurance for Child #1 was not available for review. 2. There was 1 of 2 phone numbers and 0 of 2 addresses documented for the 2 emergency contacts listed for Child #4.
Plan of Correction:	All missing information will be obtained and placed on file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on review, 2 of 4 children files indicated that there was not documentation in place to establish whether or not the Family Day Home had liability insurance (of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the FDH operation) as required by ? 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024) a notice of liability form had not been completed for Child #1 (start date - 07/14/2022), and Child #4 (start date - 10/03/2021). 2. This was confirmed on the date of inspection by the Provider.
Plan of Correction:	The liability form will be completed and placed on file for all applicable children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on review, documentation for the age and identity for 1 of 4 children in care was not established within 7 business days of each child's first day of attendance. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024), a proof of identification was not available for review for Child #5. 2. The start date for Child #5 was listed as 05/31/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Proof of id for Child #5 will be documented and placed on file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on review, 1 of 4 children files indicated that the Family Day Home (FDH) did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (03/07/2024), the immunization documentation on file for Child #2 was dated - 11/14/2022. 2. Based on the information on file, on the date of inspection, Child #2 was under 2 years of age.
Plan of Correction:	An updated immunization page will be obtained and placed on file.