VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ruth Moscoso
723 N. Sterling Blvd.
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 450-7545

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: July 11, 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 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:

The next anticipated inspection will be the providers renewal inspection. Provider was reminded to have all renewal application documents completed and sent into licensing office 45 days prior to expiration for processing. The renewal application has been provided to the licensee.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today between 1pm and 2pm. There were 11 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 20 points within the supervision guidelines. The toddlers were observed resting and the school aged children were observed watching tablets and playing with manipulative toys. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation and interview, requirements were not met when meals and snacks were provided from the children's homes. Evidence: The provider stated that Child #1 and Child #2 bring lunch boxes to the family day home with food from home. Both lunch boxes were not labeled with the children's names or today's date.
Plan of Correction:	I will start doing it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on interview, requirements were not met when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home. Evidence: The provider stated that they cook and provide food for most of the children in care. There is no menu posted for the children. The provider stated that they have an online menu created each week. The provider confirmed that the parents do not have access to view the menu.
Plan of Correction:	I think I can print the menus each week and I'll start posting them.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, information contained in children's records was not maintained confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental page from the most recent inspection was observed to be posted containing children's and staff confidential information. The top of the Supplemental page clearly stated "DO NOT POST" and was signed by the provider.
Plan of Correction:	This was corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider has not maintained a record for each enrolled child. Evidence: The provider did not have a record for Child #3. The provider stated that the child was dropped off unexpectedly and they did not request a record because they have a record for Child #3's sibling.
Plan of Correction:	I don't think this child is going to be coming back again, but if they want to drop in, we'll ask for a record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider has not obtained a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: Household member #1's most recent TB screening is dated 3/7/2019.
Plan of Correction:	They can make an appointment for a screening and get the results a few days later.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-L
Description:	Based on observation and interview, toilet chairs were not emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The provider stated that the younger children went to nap at approximately 1pm. At approximately 1:45pm a small training toilet that had not been emptied and cleaned was observed in the children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction:	This was corrected during the inspection.