VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Farhana Ahmed
3120 South 13th Street
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 271-0139

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: Aug. 23, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 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:

Effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 8/22/24 and concluded on the same day., as a part of licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 12:00 and ended at 13:00. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 3 children present and 1 caregiver; the point total was 12. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 1 staff records . This inspection included ? document review. ? tour of the facility, ? interviews, ? observations Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	The provider failed to record a monthly drill. Evidence: According to the provider she conducted the July drill but forgot to record.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure I record the drills when we conduct them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on the review of the attendance record, the provider failed to keep an up to date record of children in attendance. Evidence: The provider did not take attendance for the last two days.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure I take attendance every day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on the review of the physical plant the provider failed to keep the bathroom safe. Evidence: A disposable razor was left on the counter by the sink.
Plan of Correction:	Removed during the inspection, my brothers came in late last night and one of them must have left it there.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on interview with the provider she does not have a landline at the home.
Plan of Correction:	I am in the process of asking for an AV so I do not need to have a landline phone.