VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ana Arce
1000 Charles Street
Herndon, VA 20170
(202) 702-8160

Current Inspector: Sheila F Nelson (804) 629-7489

Inspection Date: Oct. 4, 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

Comments:

An unannounced subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted on October 4, 2023, beginning at 1:40pm and ending at 4:05pm. There were three (3) children in attendance at the time of the inspection. Required background searches, training certificates and household member information was reviewed. A sample of requirements for daily attendance, child information/records, emergency preparedness planning and supplies were also reviewed. The information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or laws and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the vendor. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact sheila.nelson@doe.virginia.gov. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. Sheila Nelson Licensing Inspector Virginia Department of Education Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, there was not a hard copy record of daily attendance to review. 2. The vendor said she did not have a daily attendance record.
Plan of Correction:	I will start today writing the arrival and departure of each child on attendance sheet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-270-A
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas accessible to children Evidence: The cabinet under the kitchen sink had poisonous materials and cleaning supplies stored inside that were accessible to children
Plan of Correction:	I will keep a lock on the cabinet. Violation was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-370-A
Description:	Based on observation, it was determined the linens were not assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspection, Child #2 was observed sleeping in the crib. The bedding and linens were not changed and mattress was not cleaned or sanitized after Child #2 finished his nap. 2. During the inspection, Child #3 was placed in the same crib that had previously been used by Child #2. Child #3 slept on the same bedding and linens as Child #2 had slept on.
Plan of Correction:	I will have clean bedding and linens for each child to use.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-A-1
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced at least monthly. Evidence: 1. The emergency evacuation record did not have drills documented for June, July, August and September. The last documented evacuation drill was 05/16/2023. 2. The vendor acknowledged the evacuation drills had not be practiced since May 2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will practice the fire drills each month.