VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Deborah Mays
7318 Essex Avenue
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 569-8886

Current Inspector: Sarah Zirzow (703) 479-4675

Inspection Date: Oct. 28, 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. 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Technical Assistance:

Discussed completing blank/incomplete information on forms within records and updating the provider's emergency plan. Review the updated background check requirements that were effective July 1, 2024. 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 and completed on October 28, 2024, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00am and ended at 11:00am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 2 children present and 1 caregiver; the point total was 5. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 3 caregiver/household member(s) records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the home, and 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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on November 4, 2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	The provider shall practice the emergency evacuation procedures monthly. The last record of an emergency evacuation drill was 8/21/24 and the provider stated one had not been done for the month of September or October yet.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure the drills are completed and documented.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exam records available for Child #2, who had been in care for over 1 year.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the needed record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Children's records are required to contain the name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; the name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; the name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician; the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; Information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #2, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year, was missing all of the required information. The record for Child #1, who was present during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year and 6 months, was missing the name, address, and phone number for one emergency contact.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the required information from the parents.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-C
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall document the method of verification of the child?s age and identity in the child?s record. There was no documentation of the method of verification of the child?s age and identity for Child #1.
Plan of Correction:	I will document the information in the child's record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for child #2, who was in care during the inspection and had been in care for over 1 year.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the needed record.