VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rosa Flores
5404 Danville Street
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 916-0912

Current Inspector: Nancy Radcliffe (703) 268-3728

Inspection Date: May 3, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Technical Assistance:

A discussion was held regarding the cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface. The caregivers capability to call for emergency assistance, record keeping and overall communication was discussed.

Comments:

A mandated renewal inspection was conducted on May 3, 2024 from 9:50am-10:30am. There were 2 children in care with 2 caregivers supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. The children were observed watching TV. A total of 2 child records and 2 caregiver 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. Contact Nancy.radcliffe@doe.virginia.gov or call 703-268-3728 if you have any questions regarding the inspection.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on inspection the last licensing inspection was not posted. Evidence: The last inspection, dated 10/12/2023, was not posted,
Plan of Correction:	Provider will post most recent licensing inspection to be visible in daycare.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of caregiver files the provider did not obtain documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has ever been convicted of or is the subject of any pending criminal charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether or not he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth by the first day of employment. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have documentation of a signed sworn statement for review before the first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has completed the Sworn Statement stating no criminal charges or convictions and has sent this form along with the license renewal. .
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-C-2
Description:	Based on review of caregiver files the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of central registry accordance with the regulations every five years. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have documentation of a central registry search every five years.
Plan of Correction:	Central Registry Search documentation will be printed for the provider files
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A
Description:	Based on observation the First Aid kit did not contain all the required supplies. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain the following required items: 1. Working flashlight 2. Working weather radio
Plan of Correction:	Will ensure there's a working flashlight and weather radio in the First Aid kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on review of children's records, the family day home did not review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure information is correct, and did not obtain the parent's signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: Child #2 first day of attendance 8/25/2022, did not have an updated signed acknowledgement of the review of child's record. The last documentation of a review was 8/25/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Will review Child #2's emergency contact information with parent and obtain updated signature.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on review of emergency procedures, the provider did not have documentation of review of the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The provider did not have documentation that they reviewed the emergency plan at least annually.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will have an annual schedule with annual dates to show when the emergency plan is reviewed
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of the children's records the family day home did not obtain within seven business days from the parent proof of identity for the child. Evidence: The records for child #1 (first day of attendance 08/21/2023) and child #2 (first day of attendance 08/25/2022) did not contain documentation that the family day home obtained within seven business days from the parent proof of identity for the child enrolled in the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Will obtain parent proof of identity for Child #1 and Child #2. .
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, potentially hazardous poisonous substances were not stored in a way that was inaccessible to children. Evidence: Potentially poisonous substances, mouthwash, toothpaste, and cleaning agents were accessible to children in the bathroom they use. Potentially poisonous substances, cleaning agents, were located on the floor in an unlocked room adjacent to the childcare room, making them accessible to the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Potentially hazardous items such as cleaning supplies and mouthwash will be stored in locked cabinet with childproof locks.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home provider did not ensure small electrical appliances were unplugged unless being used by the caregiver. Evidence: A coffee pot was plugged in while not in use, in the kitchen.
Plan of Correction:	Will ensure all small electrical appliances are unplugged if they're not in use
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-530-D
Description:	Based on observation the family day home did not clean and wash linens when soiled. Evidence: The sheet in the crib used by enrolled infant, was soiled.
Plan of Correction:	Will wash children's linens when soiled.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-B
Description:	Based on observation the family day home did not ensure infant walkers were not used. Evidence: An infant walker was in the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	The infant walker will be removed from the daycare.