VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Maria Torrico
4008 Braddock Rd
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1572

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Feb. 15, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussion on required annual training for caregivers. Discussion on background checks for caregivers repeated every 5 years.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on February 15, 2024, approximately 12:17 pm to 1:20 pm. There were 11 children (totaling 28 points) directly supervised by 4 staff. The physical plant, 4 staff records, 3 children?s records, evacuation drills, and emergency supplies were inspected. Children were observed participating in tummy time, individual play, and resting. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed. There was an assortment of age-appropriate materials for the children in care. All staff had CPR and First Aid training. Staff-to-child ratios were in compliance. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit plan of corrections within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please call or email. Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 703-638-568 eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Systemic Deficiency Based on interview and a review of one staff member's record, the renewal applicant for licensure family day home did not have a repeated criminal history check completed every five years. Evidence: 1. Staff member 1 criminal history results expired on 1/28/2024.
Plan of Correction:	I did it the next day. I sent the results by email
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on interview and a review of four staff member?s record, the caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff member #3 and #4 completed 2 out of the 16 hours of annual training.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #3 an #4 had 4-5 hours more of training I sent teh certificate by email. They also are participating in a class now fiinish on 2/28/2024 at 9 pm. They will have 8 more hours. I will send the ceritfications that soon they the teachers send me them