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Narjis Fatima

Inspection · 2022-05-18

Date
2022-05-18
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Keesha Minor
(571) 596-3660
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
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 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 9:10 a.m. and 10:35 a.m. There were 5 children (11 points) present with the Provider and 1 assistant within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed being dropped off, eating snack, handwashing and playing outside. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at shahana.green@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

Evidence:
1. At the time of inspection, there were cracked, sharp edges on the eye, tongue and the top red section of the plastic caterpillar play structure.
2. At the time of inspection, two large metal poles were laying on the ground in the yard along the side of the house.
3. At the time of inspection, a green vinyl splash block located along the side of the house was cracked and had sharp edges.
4. The metal fence on the right side of the house has a large gap at the bottom, big enough for a child to crawl under. On the other side of the fence was a grill and garden tools.
Plan of Correction: I will have the construction company remove the metal poles and caterpillar play structure. I will block the opening at the bottom of the metal fence. Vinyl splash block was removed during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-540-A
Based on observation, a high chair safety strap was not used and securely fastened when occupied by a child.

Evidence: The high chair safety strap was not used and securely fastened as Child # 4 sat in the chair for morning snack.
Plan of Correction: I will strap children in when using the high chair.
Standard 8VAC20-800-770
Based on review of emergency supplies, a working battery-operated radio was not available to caregivers at all times.

Evidence: At the time of inspection, provider had a battery-operated radio, but the radio would not turn on.
Plan of Correction: I will have batteries available for a different radio.
Standard 8VAC20-800-780-B
Based on children?s records review, the provider did not review with the parents the emergency contact information for each child and obtain the parent?s signed acknowledgement of the review.

Evidence:
1. The most recent review of Child #1?s emergency contact form was dated 10/7/2020.
2. The most recent review of Child #2?s emergency contact form was dated 10/23/2020.
Plan of Correction: I will have the parents review and sign the emergency contact form.
Standard 8VAC20-800-920
Based on review of required postings, the provider did not post the menu for the current one-week period.

Evidence: The posted menu was dated December 2021.
Plan of Correction: I will post a weekly menu by the main entrance.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services