VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Catalina Lagunas
1270 Everett Avenue
Woodbridge, VA 22191
(703) 593-4902

Current Inspector: Beth Velke (804) 629-8302

Inspection Date: June 1, 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 8VAC20-800 TRANSPORTATION 8VAC20-800 NIGHTIME CARE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-700 BACKGROUND CHECKS 22.1 BACKGROUND CHECKS; CARBON MONOXIDE

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated and concluded on 06/01/2022. There were 12 children present, ranging in ages from 5 months to 4 years, with 3 staff supervising. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, physical plant, staffing and supervision, programming, medication, special care and emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 child records and 2 staff 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.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on interview it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a determination letter based on fingerprinting before the first day of employment. Evidence: There was not a record for Staff A (start date: 06/01/2022) containing documentation of a fingerprint determination letter on file.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will request staff A to obtain a determination letter based on fingerprinting if staff A remains employed at the family day home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on interview it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation before the first day of employment. Evidence: There was not a record for staff A (start date: 06/01/2022) containing documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation.
Plan of Correction:	Staff A will complete a sworn statement or affirmation statement if they are to continue employment at the family day home.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of three children's records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 03/16/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will request an up to date physical from the parents of child A.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-A
Description:	Based on interview it was determined that the provider did not maintain a record for each caregiver. Evidence: There was not a record maintained at the family day home for staff A. Staff A was observed assisting staff B, caring for 12 children for 30 minutes while the provider was tending to an offsite emergency.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will complete a caregiver record for staff A if they will continue to be employed as a substitute caregiver.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-260-C
Description:	Based on observation it was determined that portable wading pools that were not in use were not always emptied and stored away during the family day home's operating hours. Evidence: A portable wading pool was observed blown up and filled with water during the family day home's hours of operation. It was reported that the portable wading pool is only used for personal use and not for children attending the family day home program.
Plan of Correction:	The pool will be stored away during the family day home's hours of operation.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-500-C
Description:	Based on observation of the playground area it was determined that not all stationary playground equipment was placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed slides directly below the rock wall of the playground structure as well as a lawn mower, stacked wood, and a trailer located directly behind the swings of the playground structure.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will move the slides, lawn mower, stacked wood, and trailer from the perimeter of the playground structure.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-D
Description:	Based on observation and interview it was determined that children were not always diapered on a nonabsorbent surface that can be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: Through interviews it was determined that children are not diapered on a changing pad.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will purchase a changing pad for diapering children.