VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mary Oforiwaa
4439 Longworthe Square
Alexandria, VA 22309
(571) 235-0569

Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757

Inspection Date: May 16, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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 8VAC20-770 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:

Inspector reminded provider background checks must be current in order for application to be renewed.

Comments:

A mandated renewal inspection was conducted on May 16, 2024 from approximately 10:20am-11:00am. There was 1 child in care with 1 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 1 child record and 1 staff record was reviewed. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. The facility is reminded that a complete renewal application must be submitted prior to expiration of the license on May 26, 2024. Renewal applications should be submitted through the online portal available on the public website at childcareva.com. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virgina.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on record review, staff did not conduct repeat background checks every five years after the most recent check.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by a physician within 30 days of the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 is missing documentation of a physical. Child was enrolled into care on 10/24/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, the child's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 1 is missing 2nd emergency contact, parents' work addresses and phone numbers.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not ensure parents were provided all required information on policies and procedures before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 is missing documentation of policies and procedures provided in writing to parents including but not limited to liability insurance, termination policy, late policy, medication policy and emergency plan.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not view child's proof of identity within 7 business days of the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child 1 was enrolled on 10/24/2023 and did not have verification of proof of identification.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were kept in areas accessible to children. Evidence: Disinfecting wipes were stored underneath the changing table in an unlocked cabinet.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, access to stairs was not prevented. Evidence: There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation, the diaper changing surface did not meet all requirements. Evidence: 1) The diaper changing surface was torn therefore no longer waterproof. 2) The diaper changing surface was not cleaned and sanitized.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.