VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sandra Arevalo
11616 Fairfax Meadows Circle
Apt 19101
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 244-7385

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

Inspection Date: Jan. 29, 2024

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 January 29, 2024, beginning at 12:10 pm and ending at 1:10pm. 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 child information/records, emergency preparedness planning, physical plant and first aid supplies were also reviewed. No medication on sight. The information gathered during the inspection determined noncompliance 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 Phone 804-629-7489

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-790-180-B
Description:	Based on 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: The vendor stated she had not recorded daily attendance in several weeks but did not have any hard copy records of daily attendance records to review.
Plan of Correction:	I will start documenting daily the time of arrival and departure for each child.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-410-B-2
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the nonmedical emergency battery-operated radio was not working. Evidence: The vendor did not have batteries for the radio to ensure the radio would work.
Plan of Correction:	I will go this afternoon and buy AA batteries for the radio. I thought it used AAA batteries.
Standard #:	8VAC20-790-430-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. Documentation for practice drills did not have a practice documented for December 2023. 2. The vendor stated the drill was practiced but she forgot to document the date on the record.
Plan of Correction:	I will document emergency practice drills as required.