VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Juliana Opoku
8222 McClelland Place
Alexandria, VA 22309
(703) 360-0088

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: April 4, 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 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: The family day home must have a working carbon monoxide detector at all times. Provider was emailed a model form of the emergency preparedness and response plan. Provider was reminded that this plan must be reviewed and updated (if needed) annually and provider must document the review.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on April 4, 2024 between the hours of approximately 9:45 a.m. and 10:55 a.m. There were 3 children present with the provider for a total of 5 points within supervision guidelines. Children were observed playing with blocks and toy cars. A complete inspection of physical plant, emergency procedures, emergency drill log, and attendance was completed. 2 children's records, 1 caregiver record and 1 household member record 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. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not equip the home, that was built before 2015 and serves preschool-age children, with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: The family day home had a carbon monoxide detector, but there were no batteries installed.
Plan of Correction:	The provider installed new batteries during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and provider interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: When asked for the emergency preparedness and response plan, the provider confirmed that they did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	I will do it when you send me a blank copy.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-A
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home did not ensure that temperatures were maintained at or below 40 degrees in refrigerator compartments. Evidence: The thermometer in the refrigerator used by the family day home read 50 degrees.
Plan of Correction:	I will check it and fix it today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean condition. Evidence: There were three dead insects observed in the refrigerator that is used by the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	I will clean it today.