VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Maria Encinas-Arevalo
2304 Emmett Drive
Alexandria, VA 22307
(571) 575-0249

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: Sept. 7, 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. 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS. 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.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was conducted on 09/07/2022. There were a total of 6 children (16 points) observed with 2 caregivers present. The children were engaged in the following: toy play, finishing lunch, diapering procedures, and washing hands. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel and household members, physical environment, care of children, handwashing, diapering, medication, emergencies and nutrition. A total of 3 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 ariel.hayes@doe.virginia.gov or 804-629-7124.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation and provider interview, emergency radios were not kept in a designated area and available to caregivers. Evidence: There was not an emergency radio in the family day home. Provider confirmed they did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	I will purchase an emergency radio.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on a review of children's records, the provider did not review the emergency contact information with the parent. Evidence: 3 of 3 files checked did not have an annual update (child 1-enrollment date 6/3/2018, last update dated 1/7/2019, child 2- enrollment date 3/3/2020, last update dated 6/9/2020, child 3- enrollment date 1/14/2021, last update dated 6/21/2021).
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parents check the emergency information provided and document they reviewed it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on a review of documentation, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The provider did not document in writing each review and update. Evidence: The last review and update was dated 1/8/2020.
Plan of Correction:	I will review and update the emergency plan.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on a review of records, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: The drill log did not contain documentation of a drill for 7/2022 or 8/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected during the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation and provider interview, the family day home did not have the menu for the current one-week period. Evidence: There was no menu available during the inspection and the provider confirmed she did not have one.
Plan of Correction:	I will provide a menu.