VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Hirut Yigezu
15850 Aerial View Road
Woodbridge, VA 22193
(571) 239-9535

Current Inspector: Morgan Bryson (540) 270-0057

Inspection Date: June 12, 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 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Potable Water Lead Testing Requirements The VDOE recently distributed memos to licensed child day programs, certified preschools and religiously exempt child day centers, sharing the requirement to develop and implement a plan to test potable water pursuant to ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia. The VDOE will begin determining compliance with this statute effective January 1, 2025. The memos can be found on the VDOE child care website: www.childcare.virginia.gov. New: MAT Seizure Rescue Nasal Spray Online Course The Medication Administration Training (MAT) Program recently announced the new MAT Seizure Rescue Nasal Spray (SRNS) online course. The training is available for free on the MAT Online Learning Center and will enable MAT-Certified providers to administer this emergency medication quickly and correctly in the event of an emergency seizure situation.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 6/12/24 between the hours of 1:55pm through 2:50pm. There were a total of 10 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 3 years (25 points), with the Provider and 1 assistant. A total of 5 children?s files, 2 staff files, and 3 household member?s files were reviewed. The children were observed napping during the inspection. A complete inspection of the programming space, children and staff records, emergency drills, menu, attendance, and emergency procedures were completed today. No new staff have been hired since the last inspection. The provider advised there was no medication on site today. There was an abundant supply of age appropriate materials and toys and the home was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the Violation Notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 5pm on 7/5/24. Please email me at morgan.bryson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not ensure children's records contained documentation of the parent's annual review of the child's emergency contact information. Evidence: Child #1's most recent review of emergency contact information was 5/30/22. Child #2's most recent review of emergency contact information was 3/1/23. Child #3's most recent review of emergency contact information was 8/4/21. Child #5's most recent review of emergency contact information was 12/17/21.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of updated immunizations every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years old. Evidence: Child #2 is under the age of 2 years old and the most recent immunizations on file were dated 7/10/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the provider did not obtain updated tuberculosis screenings for every adult household member at least every two years. Evidence: Adult Household Member #1's most recent tuberculosis screening results were dated 4/2/22. Adult Household Member #2's most recent tuberculosis screening results were dated 4/2/22. Adult Household Member #3's most recent tuberculosis screening results were dated 9/10/21.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that cots, when being used for sleeping or napping by children, had linens consisting of a top and bottom cover. Evidence: Four children were observed napping on cots with no bottom cover.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.