VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Ligia Pavon
2113 Patrick Street
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 398-2836

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: Aug. 31, 2023

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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

8VAC20-800-(7)-530-B Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover 8VAC20-800-(7)-250 Hanging items including appliance cords, shall be out of reach of children under five years of age.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 8/31/23 from 8:52a.m. to 10:23 a.m. with the provider and two assistants. There were 11 children in care, ranging in age from 16 months to 4-years-old, for a total of 25 points. Children were observed eating breakfast, circle time, singing, dancing and outside play. Four child records, and three caregiver records were reviewed. The provider has current certification in CPR and First Aid. No medication was on site and the provider has her certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) Breakfast served was cereal, milk and bananas. The first aid kit, flashlight, weather band radio, and fire extinguisher were observed. The emergency drill log, attendance, and menu were also reviewed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Beth Velke, at beth.velke@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-8302. Please complete the "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" areas on the Violation Notice for each violation cited and return to me by 5 p.m. on close of business on 10/03/23.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on review of three caregiver records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2, with a start date of 1/3/23, did not contain documentation of the results of a central registry search at the time of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-B
Description:	Based on observation the provider did not ensure that accordion expansion gates were not used as protective barriers at stair openings. Evidence: A large metal accordion expansion gate, approximately 6 feet in width, was located at the top of the concrete stairs that lead down from the playground area into the residence. At the time of inspection a child placed their head in one of the diamond shaped openings.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.