VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Veronica Flores Mercado
10941 Byrd Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 407-5290

Current Inspector: Eureka Nance (703) 638-5968

Inspection Date: Dec. 13, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Technical Assistance:

Discussion on vendor agreement, household record background checks, care and supervision of children.

Comments:

A schedule subsidy inspection was conducted on December 13, 2023 approximately 9:30 am to 10:45 am. The vendor was contacted by phone to initiate the inspection. There were 3 children and 1 staff members present during the inspection. Child care is provided on the lower level of the home. The child care was sufficiently supplied with toys and equipment for the children, and the vendor described some of the daily activities. Information gathered during the inspection determined there were areas of non-compliance with applicable standards or laws reviewed. Please submit plan of corrections within 5 business days in order for it to be included on the website. Questions about this inspection may be directed to eureka.nance@doe.virginia.gov. Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 703-638-5968

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-E
Description:	Based on interviews and a review of one household member's record, the provider did not ensure household member was not alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more children, without first having completed any required background checks. Evidence: 1. Household member #2 had been living in the home on or around December 3, 2023, and the Vendor did not have documentation of a criminal history check or a sworn disclosure statement. Household member #2 was not on the subsidy application. 2. Household Member #2 was observed upstairs and alone with Child #3 (11-month-old). The Household member was providing care and supervision to child #3 while the vendor was downstairs and providing care to two children. The vendor stated Child #3 was upstairs with the Household Member because the child was congested.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-170-A
Description:	Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure compliance with the standards, the terms of the vendor agreement. Evidence: 1. While conducting a walk through of the home, Licensing observed male clothing in a open closet in the provider's room. The Vendor confirmed Household Member #1 lives there. 2.Household Member #1 is not listed on the the subsidy application.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-B
Description:	Based on review of records, 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. The vendor did not have documentation of attendance for December 11-13, 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-190-B
Description:	Based on children records review, 1 out of 4 records, the vendor did not have names of person other than custodial parent who are authorized to pick up the child. Evidence: 1. Child #4's record (date of enrollment 2/6/2023) did not have the names of authorized person to pick up the child.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-200-3
Description:	Based on staff records, the vendor did not obtain required documentation of Tuberculosis screening results. Evidence: 1. The vendor and Household member #2 did not have Tuberculosis screening results as a caregiver for children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.