Taina Branch
7514 Republic Court
Apt 101
Alexandria, VA 22306
(703) 799-0182
Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241
Inspection Date: Oct. 31, 2023
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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Discussed caring for children with special needs.
Vendor is encourages to take advantage of model forms found at:
https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/office-for-children/ceps/forms
- Comments:
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A subsidy health and safety inspection was conducted on 10/31/2023 between 12:30pm and 1:00pm. There were three children receiving care by the vendor. The vendor has moved since the last inspection and the new space was inspected. The physical plant, polices and procedures, emergency supplies and procedures, emergency drills, 2 children's records, the vendor's record, and 1 household member records were reviewed. An exit interview was conducted with the vendor. Areas of non-compliance can be found on the violation notice. If you have questions regarding this inspection, please contact Kara Vaughan at kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov. The vendor must submit documentation of corrective actions to the inspector within 10 calendar days.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-790-180-B Description: Based on record review, the vender did not maintain a written hard copy of daily attendance.
Evidence:
There were no attendance records present on the date of inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-190-A Description: Based on record review and vendor statement, the vendor did not maintain written or electronic information for each enrolled child.
Evidence:
Child 3 did not have a record on the date of inspection.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-190-B Description: Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information.
Evidence:
Child 1 and Child 2's record did not contain: the address for either parent's place of employment or the place of the listed father's employment.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-230-B Description: Based on record review, the vendor did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children less than the age of two years.
Evidence:
1. Child 1's immunization records were last updated when the child was 12 months old.
2. Child 2's immunization records were last updated when the child was 12 months old.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-250-A Description: Based on record review and vendor statement, the vendor did not complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education.
Evidence:
There was no documentation on the date of inspection that the provider has completed the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. The vendor stated that they have not completed it.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-260-C-2 Description: Based on observation, electrical outlets did not have protective covers.
Evidence:
A power strip was mounted on the wall beneath the television without protective covers.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-300-A Description: Based on observation, a caregiver was not physically present on site to provide direct care and supervision of each child at all times.
Evidence:
During the inspection the caregiver exited the home through the patio door to collect a child being dropped off by a school bus on the side of the road. Two children were left unattended sleeping inside.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-360-A Description: Based on observation, furnishings and equipment used for child care was not age and stage appropriate for the children.
Evidence:
Child 3, a school aged child, was observed resting in a crib. The child's legs were extended through the slats in the crib, while resting.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-370-A Description: Based on observation, linens were not assigned for individual use.
Evidence:
Child 3 was observed lying down in a crib without a sheet on the mattress.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-430-A-1 Description: Based on record review, evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
Evidence:
The last evacuation drill was conducted on 1/12/2023.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-430-A-2 Description: Based on record review, shelter-in-place drills were not practiced twice a year.
Evidence:
On the date of inspection there was no documentation that a shelter-in-place drill has been practiced.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #: 8VAC20-790-430-A-3 Description: Based on record review, the vender did not practice lockdown drills annually.
Evidence:
On the date of inspection there was no documentation that a lockdown drill has been practiced.Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
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.
