VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Dilani Weerasinghe
3012 Heritage Springs Ct.
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 310-4882

Current Inspector: Laura Lunceford (571) 835-5058

Inspection Date: May 6, 2025

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-800 Household Members 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 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.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 5/6/2025 and completed on 5/6/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:19 am and ended at 11:40 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 3 children present and 1 caregiver; the point total was 6. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 1 caregiver record, and 2 household member(s) records on-site. This inspection included document review, a tour of the home, interviews, 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 5/13/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 10/28/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.057-A
Description:	The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Child #2's emergency medication was located on the diaper changing table, not locked, and accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-B
Description:	When topical skin products, such as diaper ointment shall be inaccessible to children. Child #2's two topical ointments were located on the diaper changing table, accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	The family day home did not ensure each first aid kit had all the required items. Triangular bandages were missing from the first aid kit.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child?s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5 did not have a parent?s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1's last annual review was over five years ago. Child #2's last annual review was 18 months ago. Child #3's last annual review was 19 months ago. Child #5's last annual review was over a year ago.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The last annual review of the emergency plan was dated over five years ago.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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. No physical exam records were available for Child #4, who had been in care for over 4 months.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #3, who has been in care for over a year, is missing the name, address, and telephone number of one designated person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. Child #4 and Child #5 were missing a signature for whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation. Child #4 is missing the family day home's medication policy.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-290
Description:	Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision. A large sharp knife, two smaller sharp knives, and a food peeler were found in a kitchen drawer with a broken safety lock, accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. A toaster, coffee machine, and blender were observed plugged in when not in use.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-H
Description:	All flammable and combustible materials such as, but not limited to, matches, lighters, lighter fluid, kerosene, turpentine, oil and grease products, aerosol cans, and alcohol shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. A lighter was found in a kitchen drawer with a broken safety lock, accessible to children in care. Canola oil was found in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink, accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.