VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rosa Castro Thomason
8233 Smithfield Avenue
Springfield, VA 22152
(703) 923-0398

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: Sept. 20, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 9:55am-10:31am with the provider on site. There were 10 children with 2 caregivers. A sample of 2 children's files and 3 caregivers/household member's files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: playing outside. Interactions between the children and caregivers were positive. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. The physical space, attendance records, drill record and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have a menu posted for the current one week period. Evidence: 1. The provider stated they provide meals and snacks, but did not have the current menu posted for the current one week period.
Plan of Correction:	I had misplaced the menu sheet. I found it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not keep information contained in a child's record privileged and confidential. Evidence: 1. The provider had the supplemental page from the 3/09/2022 inspection posted on the parent bulletin board. This document is considered confidential.
Plan of Correction:	I will take it down.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on review of two children's records, the provider did not have all required information in the child's record. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (start date 1/03/2022) did not have the child's insurance policy number, proof of identity and name and address of previous childcares and the signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the liability insurance declaration.
Plan of Correction:	I will be sure that the parent provides it this afternoon.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain from the parent within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, verification of the identity and age of the child and name and location of previous day care programs and schools the child has attended. Evidence: 1. Child #1's file (start date 1/03/2022) did not have record of verifying the identity and age of the child or name and location of previous day care programs and schools the child has attended.
Plan of Correction:	I will be sure that the parents provide the information this afternoon.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-G
Description:	Based on interview, the provider did not have the wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector. Evidence: 1. The provider stated she had not had the fireplace or chimney inspected.
Plan of Correction:	I will get it covered as soon as possible.