VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rubina Mirza
6048 Clames Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 627-3930

Current Inspector: Miranda Wright (571) 596-3661

Inspection Date: July 19, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training 8VAC20-780 Physical Plant 8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision 8VAC20-780 Programs 8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies 8VAC20-780 Special Services 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 63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

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, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on July 19th, 2024, as a part of licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 am and ended at 10:45 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present and 2 caregivers; the point total was 11. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 2 staff records, and 3 household members on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation, documents required by the Superintendent were not posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection and violation report posted was dated 08/08/2022. The last inspection was on 04/04/2024.
Plan of Correction:	We will post the most recent Inspection documents moving forward.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days of the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (start date 7/11/2023) did not have a copy of the physical examination in their file.
Plan of Correction:	We will ask the parent to provide the physical form.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: Disinfecting wipes were on a low shelf within the reach of children under the changing table.
Plan of Correction:	Disinfecting wipes were moved during inspection. We will make sure to keep such items up high in the future.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, children under the age of two had access to stairs. Evidence: The outdoor play area was on a deck with two sets of stairs. One set of stairs was blocked by a gate that was not secured, the other set of stairs was blocked by two chairs that did not cover the width of the opening to get to the stairs.
Plan of Correction:	We will anchor the gate on the left side of the porch, and add and anchor a gate on the right side of the porch.