VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Karla Talavera
6806 Hopewell Ave
Springfield, VA 22151
(571) 421-4723

Current Inspector: Maria Robles-Lopez (703) 397-3827

Inspection Date: May 10, 2022

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussion with the Provider included, posting emergency numbers where they can be seen, peeling pressed wood on sink, and an overall cleanup of the yard before the children are allowed to go in the back yard, including but not limited to leveling the ground, replacing mulch, gardening materials, and algae on the steps.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 05/10/2022 and concluded on 05/10/2022. There were a total of 5 children observed with 1 caregiver present. The children were engaged in the following: music class, coloring, and doing puzzles.. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel and household members, physical environment, care of children, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 2 child records and 2 caregiver/household member records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please contact me if you have any questions at maria.robles@doe.virginia.gov or 703-397-3827.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on child record review, there was no documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780 B. Evidence: Child #1 did not have a documented annual update during the inspection. The most recent annual update was dated 3/2/2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will update the emergency contact information by the end of the day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the family day home, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable conditions. Evidence: Several areas throughout the care area had chipped and peeling white paint on the walls including areas above and beside the bookshelf, the door leading to the baby room, and the bottom of the pole in the middle of the room.
Plan of Correction:	I will ensure a safe and clean environment by fixing the chipped and peeled walls.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation and Provider interview, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, cleaning agents were not stored away from food. Evidence: In the back room next to the microwave the following substances were observed next to cereal containers: Hand Sanitizer, Clorox, and Soft Scrub. The provider confirmed that is where she keeps the chemicals and cereal.
Plan of Correction:	I will find a new location for the cleaning supplies that is away from the cereal.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and Provider interview, an operable landline telephone was not available during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: The Provider did not have a landline available during the inspection. The Provider stated that they did not have a landline telephone.
Plan of Correction:	I will contact a landline company and setup a functioning phone by the end of this week.