VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Helen Jayasinghe
6092 8th Place N
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 241-9756

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: March 29, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 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.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 3/29/2024 from 10:50am to 12pm. There were 6 children (17 points) directly supervised by 2 caregiver(s). The home, 1 caregiver's records, 5 child's records, 2 household member's records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no children's medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely inside the play room and getting picked up early by their parents (provider stated it was a half-day). There was an abundant supply of books, toys, and materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Keesha Minor: (keesha.minor@doe.virginia.gov) (571)596-3660.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained verification of fingerprint results prior to the staff member coming into contact with children. Evidence: reviewed the assistant's records and found that there was no documentation of fingerprint verification.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that when topical skin products such as sunscreen, diaper ointment are labeled with the child's name. Evidence: observed 2 diaper creams in the diaper changing area that were not labeled with a child's name, but was identified by the provider as belonging to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that the assistant's records contained the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed the provider's records and found that the assistant did not have documentation of 2 reference checks, emergency contact information, verification of age, date of employment,
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that children's records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found the following: 1) Child 1 did not have documentation of their first day of attendance 2) Child 4 did not have documentation of parental authorization of emergency medical care 3) Child 4 did not have documentation of the parent's annual review/update and emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained from the parent, within 7 business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home, proof of identity. Evidence: reviewed 5 children's records and found that Child 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that they obtained from each caregiver at the time of hire, a current report of tuberculosis screening. Evidence: reviewed the provider's records and found that the assistant did not have documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of hire. The assistant was on site and working at the time of the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	Based on review, the provider did not ensure that the assistant had orientation training by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: reviewed the provider's records and found that there was no documentation of orientation training for the assistant who started March 15th, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1) observed a blue table and a blue chair on the playground with large cracks and missing pieces accessible to children. 2) observed a child's climbing castle with a broken edge that was sharp and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that child resistant protective covers are installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under 5 years of age. Evidence: observed 1 uncovered electrical outlet in the childcare bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-F
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that trampolines shall not be used during the hours children are in care. Evidence: observed that the provider had a trampoline that was being used by child care children in the backyard play space.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent and washable. Evidence: observed that the diaper changing surface was torn, exposing the foam-like absorbent interior.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.