VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Menjivar Centeno, Zonia
3116 Annadale Road
Falls church, VA 22042
(571) 244-5730

Current Inspector: Mahrukh Aziz (571) 835-4718

Inspection Date: July 12, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22.1 Background Checks Code 63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day homes

Technical Assistance:

The vendor demonstrated compliance in the installation of the carbon monoxide detector.

Comments:

An annual subsidy inspection was conducted on 7/12/23 from 12:40pm to 1:50pm. There were 4 children (9 points) in care and 1 child living in the home under the age of 12 present with the vendor. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records, 1 vendor record and 1 caregiver's record submitted by the vendor to ensure compliance with the health and safety regulations. -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. For any information related to this inspection please contact me at 571-835-4718 or mahrukh.aziz@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-170-C
Description:	Based on staff interview, the vendor did not obtain results of a fingerprint base criminal record check (CRC) for an adult household member upon reaching the age of 18 years. Evidence: 1. Household Member # 1 reached the age of 18 years few months ago. 2. The vendor stated that the request for a criminal record check and the central registry for household member # 1 had not been submitted.
Plan of Correction:	Paperwork has been completed to be submitted. An appointment for the fingerprinting will be made within 10 days of inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-B
Description:	Based on records review and staff interview, the vendor did not maintain a written copy of daily attendance documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The vendor stated that she had not completed attendance for children in care on 7/11/23. 2. The attendance sheets for 7/11/23 and 7/12/23 were blank and did not have any attendance recorded on the sheets.
Plan of Correction:	Attendance will be recorded promptly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-250-F
Description:	Based on staff interview, caregivers not complete the department's annual health and safety update training. Evidence: The vendor stated that she has not completed the 3 hour health and safety training as required by the department.
Plan of Correction:	The training will be completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-260-I
Description:	Based on staff interview, wood burning fireplaces and associated chimneys were not inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Evidence: The vendor stated that the wood burning fireplace next to the dining room was not in use and has not been inspected by for maintenance.
Plan of Correction:	An inspection has been scheduled for 7/13/23.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-390-A-2
Description:	Based on observation, children's hands were not washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: Child # 1 was observed getting a diaper change. The provider did not wash Child # 1's hands with warm water and soap.
Plan of Correction:	Handwashing will be done each time a child uses the bathroom and after all diaper changes.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-450-B
Description:	Based observation, a child placed in a high chair was not secured using the protective belt. Evidence: Child # 1 was observed being seated on a high chair for lunch, and was not buckled using the protective belt.
Plan of Correction:	The child was buckled during the inspection.