VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Alex Garcia
4220 Corcoran Street
Alexandria, VA 22309
(571) 839-5659

Current Inspector: Pernille Brandt (703) 203-8659

Inspection Date: March 21, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-111 Transportation 22.1 Background Checks Code; carbon monoxide detectors

Comments:

An in-person renewal study was conducted on 3/21/22. There were 7 children present (17 points) with 4 caregivers. Children were observed resting, washing hands and eating snack. 5 household/staff records were reviewed. See violation notice for missing information. 4 child records, emergency evacuation drills, first aid supplies and emergency supplies were reviewed and were all in compliance. The pool has been installed since the last in-person inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact me at 703-479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov. LI was present from 12:37PM-2:40PM.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on a review of records, one staff record does not include documentation of a completed Sex Offender search for a residence outside of the state of Virginia within the past 5 years, prior to employment. Evidence: 1 of 1 records requiring the information, does not have the results of a Sex Offender search on file for an out of state residence within the past 5 years. (Staff A: Date of Hire: 3/9/22)
Plan of Correction:	The Sex Offender Search will be completed today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-230-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, staff records did not include all required information. Evidence: 2 of 2 staff records reviewed did not include documentation of education and experience. (Staff A, B)
Plan of Correction:	Information was added to the Asst./Sub record form during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-A
Description:	Based on observation, access to the pool was not prevented by locking and or securing the ladder in place, or stored in a place inaccessible to children. Evidence: The ladder for the pool was placed next to the pool, not locked in place or stored inaccessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	A fence will be installed with the ladder moved away from the pool, inside the fenced area.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-B
Description:	Based on observation, there is not a non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, separating the above ground pool from the backyard play area. Evidence: The above ground pool installed in the backyard, does not have a non-climbable barrier preventing access to the pool.
Plan of Correction:	A fence will be installed and the ladder moved away from the pool.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation a crib in use, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: A child was observed sleeping in a crib that did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover on the mattress. There was no sheet on the water-proof mattress.
Plan of Correction:	A tight-fitting sheet will be put on the mattress. No one will be put down to sleep in a crib without a sheet on the mattress.