Elyzabeth Mejia
6030 Morgan Court
Alexandria, VA 22312
(202) 236-0905
Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718
Inspection Date: Aug. 29, 2022
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day homes
- Technical Assistance:
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Technical assistance was offered related to: emergency plans, cribs and paperwork for cribs, high chairs, trainings, and background checks.
- Comments:
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An in-person annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 8/29/22 from 10:35 am to 12: 15 pm. There were 3 children in care (6 points) and no children living in the home under the age of 12 present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records, 3 adult/household member records and attendance records submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. The children were observed eating morning snack which included fresh fruit. Handwashing was observed after the children finished their snack. The children were also observed playing with toys. There were no infants in care. There were no medications on site.
Information gathered during the inspection determined areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or law, and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Mahrukh Aziz at 571-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-190-B Description: Based on records review, children?s records were not complete.
Evidence:
1. Child # 1?s first day of enrollment was 12/3/21.
2. Child # 1?s record was missing the proof of identity and one parent?s information.Plan of Correction: All missing information will be obtained from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-200-2-a Description: Based on staff interview and records review, fingerprint based criminal history checks were not obtained for the vendor.
Evidence: The vendor stated that she did not have the fingerprint based criminal history search results, through the department?s approved agency.Plan of Correction: An appointment has been made for 9/10/22. The licensing inspector will be updated as soon as the results are obtained.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-230-A Description: Based on record review, the vendor did not obtain immunization records for children in care prior to the first day of enrollment.
Evidence: Child # 1?s first day of enrollment was 12/3/21. Child # 1?s immunization record has not been obtained to this date.Plan of Correction: The immunization record will be obtained from the parents.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-250-F Description: Based on staff interview, caregivers did not complete the department?s annual health and safety update training.
Evidence: The vendor stated that she had not completed the health and safety update training.Plan of Correction: The training will be completed.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-390-E Description: Based on observation and staff interview, the diapering surface was absorbent; and was not being cleaned and sanitized after each use.
Evidence:
1. The diaper pad had a cloth cover over it.
2. The vendor stated and demonstrated that she uses a paper towel on top of the cloth cover when changing diapers.
3. The vendor also stated that she cleaned and sanitized the diaper pad without it?s cover once a day.Plan of Correction: The cloth cover will be removed and the diaper pad will be cleaned and sanitized.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-420-A Description: Based on staff interview and record review, the vendor did not have a written emergency preparedness plan addressing the evacuation, shelter in place and lockdown procedures.
Evidence:
1. The most current emergency plan for evacuation drills was incomplete. It did not contain information for assembly points, situations that would call for an evacuation and the scenarios that would result in evacuation.
2. The vendor stated that she did not have a written shelter in place and lockdown plan; and that she was not aware she had to prepare these.Plan of Correction: The emergency plan will be prepared to include all necessary components.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
