VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Wijdan Hasan
4431 Taney Avenue, # 402
Alexandria, VA 22304
(571) 447-6012

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: May 3, 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 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed VDOE model forms and CRS process.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:30am-11:45am with the provider on site. There were 4 children (10 points) present with the provider. 4 children's files and 3 caregiver/household files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: playing with fruit toys and cars, and eating snack. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and caregiver were positive. The physical space, attendance records, drill record, menu and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use caregiver names; list caregivers by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. Please contact me if you have any questions at Margaret.Allworth@doe.virginia.gov or 703-209-3521.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-5
Description:	Based on review of household member records, a central registry search was not completed within 30 days of a person in the home becoming 14 years old for Household Member #2. Evidence: Household member #2 with the DOB of 6/6/2009 did not have central registry results in their file.
Plan of Correction:	The office for background checks will be contacted to obtain the central registry results.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-980-B
Description:	Based on review of child records, special written permission was not obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child on special field trips (those not regularly scheduled). The written special permission shall specify destination, duration of trip, and driver, if the child is to be transported. Evidence: Through interview, the provider confirmed the children walk to the community playground daily. The records for Child #1, first day of attendance 1/30/2022, did not include special written permission for the provider to take the child on special trips. The records for Child #2, first day of attendance 11/02/2023, did not include special written permission for the provider to take the child on special trips. The records for Child #3, first day of attendance 8/22/2023, did not include special written permission for the provider to take the child on special trips. The records for Child #4, first day of attendance 2/29/2024, did not include special written permission for the provider to take the child on special trips.
Plan of Correction:	The parents will be given the proper forms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review of child records, the records did not include the information required in the standards. Evidence: The records for Child #1, first day of attendance 1/30/2022, did not include a current written authorization for emergency medical care and a parent signed acknowledgement form. The records for Child #2, first day of attendance 11/02/2023, did not include a current written authorization for emergency medical care and a parent signed acknowledgement form. The records for Child #3, first day of attendance 8/22/2023, did not include a current written authorization for emergency medical care and a parent signed acknowledgement form. The records for Child #4, first day of attendance 2/29/2024, did not include a current written authorization for emergency medical care and a parent signed acknowledgement form.
Plan of Correction:	The parents will be given the forms to complete.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Based on review of child records, the provider did not obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information in the standards. Evidence: The records for Child #1, first day of attendance 1/30/2022, did not include a policies for the administration of medication and liability insurance declaration. The records for Child #2, first day of attendance 11/02/2023, did not include a policies for the administration of medication and liability insurance declaration. The records for Child #3, first day of attendance 8/22/2023, did not include a policies for the administration of medication and liability insurance declaration. The records for Child #4, first day of attendance 2/29/2024, did not include a policies for the administration of medication and liability insurance declaration.
Plan of Correction:	The parents will be given the proper forms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: An unlocked cabinet underneath the kitchen sink contained three bottles of cleaning agents that were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	A lock will be installed so the objects are inaccessible to children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-290
Description:	Based on observation, sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects were not kept inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. Evidence: An unlocked kitchen drawer contained sharp knives in an area accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	A lock will be installed so the objects are inaccessible to children.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that children under two years of age could not have access to stairs. Evidence: Two children in care, under the age of 2, had access to a staircase not blocked off or secured with a gate.
Plan of Correction:	A baby gate was installed on the stairs to prevent access.