VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lourdes Blanco
5158 Echols Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 380-2481

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: April 13, 2021

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Medication Administration 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Licensure and Registration Procedures

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Comments:

This inspection was conducted by licensing staff using an alternate remote protocol, necessary due to a state of emergency health pandemic declared by the Governor of Virginia. A monitoring inspection was initiated on 4/13/2021 and concluded on 4/13/2021. The provider was contacted by telephone to initiate the inspection. There were 9 children present and 3 staff. The inspector emailed the provider a list of items required to complete the inspection. The Inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 2 staff records submitted by the facility to ensure documentation was complete. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance(s) with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the facility. The Licensing Inspector has reviewed with the provider COVID-19 Essential Guidance for Child Care programs. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact Maria Soto at 571-835-5058 or maria.soto@dss.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	22VAC40-111-70-A
Description:	Based on review of children's records, the provider does not have documentation that parents were provided in writing required information before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: Child#2's record contains the family day home's Liability Insurance Declaration form and the Information for Parents form; however, the forms have not been signed by the parents.
Plan of Correction:	The forms have been signed.
Standard #:	63.2-1720.1-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a repeat Central Registry search every five years for each staff member as required. Evidence: Staff#1's record does not contain a 5 year repeat Central Registry check. The Central Registry search on file expired on 3/4/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The background check has been requested. The results will be submitted to the Licensing Inspector as soon as they arrive.
Standard #:	63.2-1721.1-A
Description:	Based on record review, there is no documentation that the applicant initiated a repeat Central Registry search every five years as required. Evidence: Applicant#1 did not obtain a 5 year repeat central registry check. The Central Registry search on file expired on 3/14/2021.
Plan of Correction:	The background check has been requested. The results will be submitted to the Licensing Inspector as soon as they arrive.