VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alganesh Weldgargis
5824 Apsley House Court
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 967-4000

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: Oct. 6, 2022

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

Technical Assistance:

Please forward your renewal application prior to the expiration date. Training resources provided via email to the provider.

Comments:

An unannounced Renewal inspection was conducted this date. A total of 7 children (24pts) with 2 staff were onsite. The children were observed playing on the floor with staff, engaged in toys and a drawing activity. Observation of the programming space, backyard, living areas and bathroom was conducted. No medication needs identified at this time. The home was found neat and equipped with toys and equipment that were age appropriate for the children currently in care. A total of 6 children's records and staff training were reviewed. No new staff or household members since the last inspection. All background checks remain current. Previous violations from the last inspection were reviewed and corrective actions were verified. This inspection occurred 10:30am and 12pm. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on staff record review, the minimum 16 hours of annual training was not obtained by one staff. Evidence: Staff #2 had only 9 documented training hours completed.
Plan of Correction:	The additional 7 training hours will be obtained by this staff. Ongoing 16 hours of training will be obtained annually by all staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation of the cribs, two cribs did not have a tight fitting bottom cover. Evidence: There were two cribs that had sheets that were too large for the mattress and were not tightly fitted.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has extra sheets and will replace the two crib sheets with tighter fitting sheets today.