VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Marilis Guiterrez-Chacon
3711 Trigger Court
Alexandria, VA 22310
(240) 713-1525

Current Inspector: Lisa Hudson (571) 389-2459

Inspection Date: July 22, 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 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed what is required for the annual review of emergency contacts for children. Discussed provider plans to remodel one area of the home for additional program space. Please forward your anticipated plans/drawings for review. Discussed relocating one bookshelf to ensure the License and compliance history and menu is conspicuous for view. Consulted on documentation required for household visitors.

Comments:

An unannounced Monitoring inspection was conducted onsite today. A total of 6 children (16pts/1 child belonging to the Provider) with 2 staff were present. The children were observed transitioning to outside water play. Staff was observed assisting with changing them into swimsuits and applying sunblock. A walk thru of the programming space, crib room, bathroom and main living area was conducted. Observation of diapering procedures was made. The children transitioned outside where they played in water sprinkling equipment, water tables and interacted with staff. Positive interaction was observed between the children and staff. A total of 2 children's files and 1 staff file was reviewed. One new child enrolled since the last inspection, all other children's records remain complete. No new staff/household members since the last inspection. All background checks remain current at this time. No medication needs or identified food allergies found. This inspection began at approximately 10:45am and ended at 12:10pm. Previous violation found at the last inspection was reviewed and corrected. Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email me at: lisa.hudson@doe.virginia.gov with any questions.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation of the family day home, one area of the home was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The molding around the door leading to the screened porch has peeling paint which is within reach of children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The molding will be repainted to ensure there is no peeling paint accessible to children in care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-E
Description:	Based on observation of the diapering area, the receptacle used to dispose soiled diapers is a system which allows the caregiver's hand to touch the exterior surface. Evidence: The step on pail used to dispose diapers has a covering that is required to be lifted by a hand in order to dispose the soiled diaper.
Plan of Correction:	A step on pail that does not have the plastic cover will be purchased and used for disposing soiled diapers.