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Afsaneh Azizi

Inspection · 2025-09-24

Date
2025-09-24
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Maria Robles-Lopez
(703) 397-3827
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 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

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An announced inspection was initiated and completed on 09/24/2025 with a local agency, in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on 09/05/2025 relating to allegations of physical abuse.

The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 staff records on-site. This inspection included ? document review and tour of the facility.

The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation supports the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be valid. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and the violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within 5 business days from today, which will be the close of business on 11/12/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

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Standard 22.1-289.011-F
The license shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public

The current license was not posted.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-1
It is required that a Sworn statement be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home.

It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Sworn statements were not completed for them.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-2
It is required that fingerprints be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home.

It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Fingerprints were not completed for them.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-3
It is required that a Central Registry search request be completed for all household members by the 30th day of living in the home.

It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Central Registry searches were not completed for them.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 63.2-1509-A
Providers and staff employed by a child day program who have reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected shall report the matter immediately to the local department's toll-free child abuse and neglect hotline.

Staff became aware of a reportable offense, and did not report it to the local department immediately.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-130
Caregivers shall be able to speak, read, and write in English, as necessary to carry out assigned job responsibilities, and communicate effectively with emergency responders.

Caregiver #2, who has been caring for children for one year and a half, could not demonstrate having enough fluency in the English language to maintain a conversation with Licensing representatives.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-170-A
The provider shall obtain from each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form prior to coming into contact with children.

It was reported that Adult #1 and Adult #2 were living in the home for about four and three months respectively. Tuberculosis screenings were not completed for them.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-30-A
The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations.

A room that was not disclosed to Licensing as part of the daycare, was being used for a child to take a nap.
The Provider did not disclose to Licensing about three household members that would be living in the home.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-30-C
The provider shall be of good character and reputation.

On 09/08/2025, the Provider provided information to a Licensing representative that was later confirmed to be not truthful.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-30-E
The provider shall ensure that the home's activities, services, and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children in care.

On 09/05/2025, an altercation occurred in the fdh between the Provider and her assistant, in which they exchanged insults while yelling in front of the children in care.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-530-A
Sleeping areas, when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover.

It was reported that on some occasions, Child #2 (20 months), was put to sleep on a bean bag or diapering mat that did not have a bottom cover. Child #2 did have a blanket.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-530-F
No soft bedding of any kind shall be used under or around infants.

It was reported that, on some occasions, Child #2 (20 months old) was placed to sleep on a stuffed bean bag.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-540-A
Infant equipment shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

On 09/08/2025, an Arlington County representative observed Child # 1 sleeping in a bouncy chair that is not manufactured for this purpose.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-800-560-A
A caregiver shall be physically present on site and provide direct care and supervision of each child at all times.

On 09/08/2025, an Arlington County representative observed Ms Azizi on the main level of the home while four children were taking their naps downstairs in the care area. She did not have a baby monitor with her to supervise the children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.