VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sellapperumage Fernando
873 Patrick Henry Drive
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 534-5012

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: March 12, 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 8VAC20-770 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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:00am-11:15am. There were 10 children directly supervised by 3 caregivers. The home, 3 caregiver record, 3 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed during circle time. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Nancy Radcliffe at nancy.radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call703-268-3728. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records, all caregivers did not submit to fingerprinting prior to their first day of attendance. Evidence Caregiver #1, first day of employment 2/16/2024, did not submit to a fingerprint search before their first day of employment. There was no eligible employment letter available for review.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records, the family day home employed a person before they completed a sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: Caregiver #1, first day of employment 2/16/2024, does not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation, medications for children in care were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence Over the counter liquid allergy medication was located in a child's tote bag. The tote bag was located hanging on a hook that is accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on review of emergency procedures, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced every month. Evidence: Emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced for the month of February 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation, when meals and snacks were brought from a child's home, the food containers were not clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Food brought from home, including baby formula and snacks were not clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and the date. Evidence: Bottles were observed not labeled with the child's fall name and the date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-A
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records. the provider did not maintain a record for each caregiver. Evidence: There was no record available for review for caregiver #1,
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on review of caregiver records, not all records contained the required documentation. Evidence The record for caregiver #2 did not contain their name, address, phone number and emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the outside backyard area is not being maintained in a clean, safe condition. Evidence: Observed in the backyard, where the children play was a bucket, a child's plastic sled and two plastic pools filled with standing water.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-510-A
Description:	Based on observation, each child is not provided an individual crib. Evidence: There were four children that use a crib and only three cribs observed.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.