VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Lucy Ayala
109 Caragana Court
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 731-5382

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Jan. 5, 2023

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 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the provider: license modification, menu, updating attendance records upon arrival and departure of children, using a table during meals for older children who cannot fit or cannot be strapped properly in high chairs

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/05/2023 between the hours of approximately 11:35 a.m. and 12:50 p.m. There were 13 children (1 of 13 resides in the home) present with the Provider and 2 assistants for a total of 33 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating lunch and engaging in free play. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, and attendance were observed during this inspection. 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. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and caregiver interview, the family day home did not have a working carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Caregiver #1 stated that there was not a carbon monoxide detector in the home.
Plan of Correction:	I will buy one today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-340-C
Description:	Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain paper towels. Evidence: 1. The bathroom used by the children in care did not contain paper towels. 2. Child #2 was observed drying their hands with a cloth towel in the bathroom after washing their hands.
Plan of Correction:	I will put some in the bathroom today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	Based on observation, high chair safety straps were not used and securely fastened, when occupied by a child. Evidence: 1. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch. 2. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #5 sat in the chair for lunch. 3. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #6 sat in the chair for lunch. 4. The high chair safety strap was not securely fastened as Child #8 sat in the chair for lunch. 5. The high chair safety strap was not fastened as Child #2 sat in the chair for lunch.
Plan of Correction:	We will use the straps.