VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Arteaga de Rodriguez, Paz
4719 Southland Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22312
(703) 354-1453

Current Inspector: Charles Perkins (703) 309-3963

Inspection Date: Feb. 22, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect 8 VAC 20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day homes

Technical Assistance:

The entire inspection was conducted using a Spanish interpreter (through the application Propio One). Discussion was held on the topics of current enrollment, and current staffing.

Comments:

An in-person initial subsidy inspection was initiated by licensing staff and concluded on 02/22/2023, between the hours of 12:30 am to 2 pm. There were (3) children in care (8 points) present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed (5) children?s records and (2) adult/household member records submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. Information gathered during the inspection determined (4) areas of non-compliance with applicable regulations or law, and violations were documented on the Violation Notice issued to the vendor. If you should have any questions, please call or send an email to charlie.perkins@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you. Charlie Perkins, Licensing Inspector (703) 309-3963

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-190-B
Description:	Based on review and interview, 5 of 5 children files indicated that not all of the required documentation was on file. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/22/2023), the proof of identification was not available for: Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5. 2. The Provider stated (through an interpreter) that she was unaware of this requirement.
Plan of Correction:	Parent will be contacted in order to obtain the proof of identification for each child.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-410-B-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview, one working, battery-operated radio was not available. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/22/2023), a battery-operated radio was not available at the time of inspection. 2. The Provider stated (through an interpreter) that the previous radio was broken and that she was not able to buy a new one just yet.
Plan of Correction:	A working, battery-operated radio will be purchased in order to replace the broken one.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-420-C
Description:	Based on observation, the emergency phone numbers were not posted in a visible and conspicuous place. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/22/2023), 911 or the local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number for the regional poison control center were not posted. 2. The Provider stated (through an interpreter) that due to a building inspection conducted by her rental office, all posted information was removed.
Plan of Correction:	All emergency numbers will be posted.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-B
Description:	Based on review, a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year was not available for review. Evidence - 1. On the date of inspection (02/22/2023), the practice drills for evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown were not available for review. 2. A shelter-in-place document was posted. However, other information pertaining to the children was recorded on this document and not information pertaining to drills that had been conducted.
Plan of Correction:	The drill log will be found and posted.