VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Charmaine Sriwardene
5220 N. 5th Street
Arlington, VA 22203
(703) 528-1920

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: May 30, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 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. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Consultation was given regarding announcement that 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 renewal inspection was conducted today from 10:00am-11:17am. There were 4 children (11 points) directly supervised by 2 caregivers. The home, 2 caregiver records, 4 children?s records, 1 household member?s records, evacuation drills, medications, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing freely and singing songs with caregivers. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at leslie.perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review, the caregiver records did not contain all required information for assistant. Evidence: Caregiver #2's record did not have name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency;
Plan of Correction:	Provider to have caregiver complete emergency contact information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the family day home provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations, once every six months for children under the age of two years for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements. Evidence: Based on record review Child #4's (19 month old, DOL immunizations 2/21/23).
Plan of Correction:	Provider received updated immunization record 6/7/2024.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the caregivers did not obtain 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1.Caregiver #1 did not obtain training hours in the past 12 months. Caregiver #2 obtained 2 hours of training in the past 12 months.
Plan of Correction:	Provider and care giver registered for trainings 6/5, 6/6, 6/7, 6/12 and 6/14.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was not available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: Telephones in the home require electricity to operate.
Plan of Correction:	Provider to contact phone carrier.