VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Emebet Teferi
4600 Picot Road
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 896-2625

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: July 17, 2023

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 8VAC20-820 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on July 17, 2023 between 2:50pm and 4:05pm. There were 3 children present with two (2) caregivers supervising for a total of 8 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed sleeping, and eating snack. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas administration, physical plant, evacuation drill logs, attendance records, cribs, child and caregiver records, and emergency procedures. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact sheila.nelson@ doe.virginia.gov Thank you for your cooperation. Sheila Nelson License Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to update the central registry check every five (5) years. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of an updated central registry check. The central registry on file expired 04/09/2023. 2. The provider acknowledged the central registry expired on 04/09/2023.
Plan of Correction:	I mailed the form on 5/31/23. I will follow up today. The Provider sent an email requesting status on the results during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on review of five (5) children's records, it was determined the provider did not review the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: 1. Child #2 date of enrollment was 05/02/22 and there was no annual review documented. 2. Child #3 date of enrollment was 02/14/22 and there was no annual review documented.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parents review the information today. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of five (5) children's records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the directions of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of Child #4 did not have documentation of a physical within 30 days after the first day of attendance. First day of attendance was 02/07/2023
Plan of Correction:	I will call the parents and tell them I must have the physical.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review of five (5) children's records, the provider failed to obtain all required documents for each child's records. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #3 and #4 did not contain documentation of the phone number of each custodian parent's place of employment. 2. The record for Child #4 did not contain documentation of the addresses of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency, if the parent's cannot be contacted.
Plan of Correction:	I will have he parents give me the information today at pick-up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning supplies, disinfectants, and deodorizers were accessible to children. Evidence: There was Ajax, Clorox Cleaner, liquid hand soap, and Dr. Teal's Epsom Salt stored inside the bathroom cabinet that was accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	I will move them to the storage room. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-340-C
Description:	Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: There were no paper towels available to use.
Plan of Correction:	I will put paper towels in the bathroom.