VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Silvia Villarruel
6117 Marilyn Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 470-4675

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: Nov. 14, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today at 10:30am. There were 7 children directly supervised by 2 staff. The home, 2 staff records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely and napping. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. The home was clean and organized. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Kara Wright at Kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on record review and provider statement, staff were permitted to work prior to submitting to a criminal background check. Evidence: Staff 2's record did not contain the results of a criminal record check.
Plan of Correction:	[Staff 2] who started working as my assistant in November 9, 2022, has already her criminal background.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, staff were permitted to work prior to completing a sworn statement of affirmation. Evidence: Staff 2 was permitted to work prior to completing a sworn statement or affirmation to disclose any potential charges or convictions that would prohibit them from working with children.
Plan of Correction:	[Staff 2] who started working as my assistant on November 9 filled out already the sworn statement information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly. Evidence: There was no evacuation drill documented for October 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Based on this observation each time I proceed to carry out an evacuation drill I will proceed to write down all the information required in the emergency record.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-B
Description:	Based on observation, bottles were propped for infants who cannot hold their own bottle. Evidence: An infant was observed sleeping in a swing with a bottle propped by the child's mouth with a stuffed animal.
Plan of Correction:	Based on this circumstance raised for the first time, I will make sure that me and my assistant pick up the babies and give them their bottle.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-A
Description:	Based on provider statement, the provider did not maintain a record for each caregiver. Evidence: On the date of inspection there was no record for Staff 2.
Plan of Correction:	[Staff 2]'s record as staff was filled out with the required information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review and provided statement, the assistant did not have a record that contained all required information. Evidence: Staff 2 did not have a record on the date of inspection to include: Name; address; verification of age; job title; date of employment; name, address, and phone number of an emergency contact; two or more references; background checks as required by 8VAC20-770; documentation of education and training.
Plan of Correction:	The assistant provider record was already completed with name, address, age, job title, date of employment, name, address and phone numbers of an emergency contact and three references.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	Based on provider statement, the provider did not orient the assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff 2 was working on the date of inspection and has not received an orientation.
Plan of Correction:	[Staff 2] signed the document where I'm specifying responsibilities and giving her necessary information as my assistant.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, Child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter were not installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: One outlet accessible to children in care did not have a protective cover.
Plan of Correction:	Based on observation and for the safety of the children, every morning before opening the daycare I will check that all the electrical outlets are with their respective covers.