VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Rossmary Acosta Escate
8507 Woodbine Lane
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 678-3602

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

Inspection Date: March 1, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

22VAC40-111 Administration 22VAC40-111 Personnel 22VAC40-111 Household Members 22VAC40-111 Caregiver Training 22VAC40-111 Physical Environment and Equipment 22VAC40-111 Care of Children 22VAC40-111 Preventing the Spread of Disease 22VAC40-111 Emergencies 22VAC40-111 Nutrition 22VAC40-191 Background Checks for Child Welfare Agencies 22VAC40-665 Building or home maintenance.

Technical Assistance:

Annual training hours are required by all Family Day Home caregivers. Discussed with provider emergency preparedness requirements.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 1200 pm until 2:00 pm. There were 6 children present (13 points) with 1 caregiver. The children were observed eating lunch, toileting and nap time. Lunch consisted of chicken soup with vegetables, bananas and oranges and milk. The physical plant, child records, caregiver records, household member records, emergency plan, evacuation logs and emergency supplies were reviewed. Areas of non-compliance were cited on the Violation Notice. If you have any questions, please contact the inspector at tanya.johnson@doe.virginia.gov or call 571.423.6392.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
Description:	Based on a review of Household Member's records, the Family Day Home failed to obtain a Criminal History Background check for a household member that reached the age of 18. Evidence: Household Member #1 does not have documentation of a Criminal History Background check.
Plan of Correction:	I will obtain a Criminal History Background check for this household member.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-4-a
Description:	Based on a review of Household Member's records, the Family Day Home failed to obtain a sworn statement for a household member that reaches the age of 18. Evidence: Household Member #1's record does not have documentation of a Sworn Statement. The household member reached the age of 18 on 11/19/2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will have household member sign a sworn statement today,
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a
Description:	Based on a review of household member's records, the Family Day Home failed to obtain a Central Registry Background check within 30 days of a person in the home turning 14 years old Evidence: Household Member #3 turned 14 years old on 12/25/2021 and does not have documentation of a Central Registry Background check.
Plan of Correction:	I will obtain a Central Registry Background check for this household member,
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation, the Family Day Home did not have a first aid kit with the required equipment. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have tweezers, 2 triangular bandages or a first aid manuel.
Plan of Correction:	I will purchase these items and put them into the first aid kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on a review of evacuation logs, the Family Day Home failed to ensure that evacuation drills are conducted monthly. Evidence: Evacuation drills were not conducted for July, August, September, October, November, and December of 2021. Evacuation drills were not conducted for January and February 2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will complete evacuation drills each month.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not have a menu posted in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: The provider did not have a current menu posted.
Plan of Correction:	I will post menu's weekly.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not have an operable thermometer to monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Evidence: The refrigerator nor the freeze had operable thermometers.
Plan of Correction:	I will purchase new thermometers.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of child records, the Family Day Home did not obtain all required documentation for all children enrolled in the program. Evidence: Child #1's record was missing the address of one of the emergency contacts. Child #2's record was missing the names of persons authorized to pick up the child, if parents can not be reached. Child #2's record is missing documentation of health insurance and policy number. Child #3's record did not contain documentation of the first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	I will get this information from the parents and put in the child records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on a review of child records, the center failed to provider all required documentation for parent review before the child's first day. Evidence: Child #1, #2 and #3's records do not have current documentation of the provisions of the Family Day Home's emergency response plan.
Plan of Correction:	I will get new forms with current information on our emergency preparedness and response plan.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not keep poisonous materials in an area not accessible to children. Evidence: The laundry detergent was on top of the washing machine and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during inspection.