VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ruth Molina
4311 35th Street South
Arlington, VA 22206
(571) 226-7728

Current Inspector: Afryea Deas (571) 835-0599

Inspection Date: March 22, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

X 8VAC20-800 Administration X 8VAC20-800 Personnel X 8VAC20-800 Household Members X 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members X 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training X 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment X 8VAC20-800 Care of Children X 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease X 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration X 8VAC20-800 Emergencies X 8VAC20-800 Nutrition X 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES X 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records X 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide X 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Technical Assistance:

Guidance, resources, model forms and training links can be found on the updated Licensing website https://www.childcare.virginia.gov Any household member or staff who originally completed fingerprint searches in 2018 will need to renew those through FieldPrint prior to expiration. Please reach out directly to OBI for codes or assistance at 804-726-7884. . Consultation was given on ensuring that the provider doe not exceed the 16 points allowed per caregiver. All children present in the day care count in points. Household members do not count in capacity. An assistant would allow the provider to watch additional children as each caregiver can be responsible for 16 points. Points are determined by the age of the child. Please note that the point system for Arlington County and VA Licensing do not align exactly. An assistant will need all required background checks, TB, references and orientation.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal study was conducted today. Four children were in care with one provider for fourteen points which was within ratios for supervision. One child was sleeping during the inspection and the other 3 were observed in free play. The main level of the home is dedicated to childcare and has equipment and materials for very young children in care. Reviewed one child's record, emergency preparation, training requirements, cribs, background checks, rabies for household pets and TB for all household members. Lunch is bought from home each day. 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. Feel free to contact me if you need any assistance. Ann Dramstad, Children?s Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of School Readiness 703-314-0860 or ann.dramstad@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review, the daily attendance does not reflect the number of children in care each day. Evidence: Child #1 was not listed on the written attendance record.
Plan of Correction:	The provider added the child's name to the attendance record the day of the inspection and will make sure all children are listed moving forward.