VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Edna Squire
4136 41st Street N.
Arlington, VA 22207
(703) 812-8133

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: June 13, 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 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

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 renewal inspection was conducted on 6/13/2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. There were 2 children (6 points) supervised by 2 direct caregivers. The home, 3 caregivers' records, 3 children?s records, 3 household members? records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed engaging freely. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs. Evidence: 1. The stairway leading to the upstair bedrooms did not have a gate that prevented access to children in care. 2. The stairs leading to the dining room from the living room area did not have a gate that prevented access to children in care. 3. The child in care on the day of the inspection was under two years of age. 4. Child #1's DOB is 6/2/2023 and Child #2's DOB is 9/22/2022
Plan of Correction:	Due to the areas being painted, the gates were removed. They were replaced after the children had lunch.