VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Varinia Vergara
8080 Paper Birch Drive
Lorton, VA 22079
(703) 725-8687

Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735

Inspection Date: May 25, 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 8VAC20-770 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.

Technical Assistance:

Provider was given clarification on background check standards for employees at family day homes.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 5/25/2022 between approximately 10:50am and 12:00pm. There were a total of 5 children (14 points) observed with 2 caregivers present. The children were engaged in the following: toy play, and games. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel and household members, physical environment, care of children, diapering, and medication. A total of 3 child records and 3 caregiver/household member records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at Mark.Davis@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7103.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on file review, no sworn statement was completed prior to 1st day of employment in FDH Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not have sworn statement on file.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain a sworn statement from caregiver #2 before they return to work.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on file review, no criminal history records check was completed prior to 1st day of employment Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not have criminal history records check on file.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will have criminal history records check on caregiver #3 before they return to work.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on file review and discussion with provider, there was not complete records for each enrolled child Evidence: Child #3 in care at the family day home did not have a complete file on record.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will ensure that all children have complete files before giving care at family day home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on file review, the provider did not obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a current report of Tuberculosis screening form. Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not have current report of Tuberculosis screening form.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will obtain a current report of Tuberculosis screening form from caregiver #3 before they return to work.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children. Evidence: The electrical outlet between the crib and changing table did not have child-resistant protective covers.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will install child-resistant protective covers on the electrical outlet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-B
Description:	Based on observation, the crib being used by child #1 did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: Bottom cover of crib mattress was loose.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will replace bottom cover with one that is tight-fitting.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-F
Description:	Based on observation, the crib being used by child #1 contained soft bedding. Evidence: A pillow was found in the crib being used by an infant.
Plan of Correction:	Pillow was removed and provider will ensure no soft bedding will be used in the crib.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	1) Based on observation, infant carrier seats were not used according to the manufacturer?s instructions and a safety strap was not used when occupied by a child. 1) Evidence: Child #1 was observed not strapped into seat when inspectors entered room. 2) Evidence: High chair was missing safety strap and was being used to seat a child.
Plan of Correction:	1) Provider will use safety strap when infants are occupying carrier seat. 2) High chair will be disposed of and replaced with another high chair.