VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Judith Paredes
1118 N Pegram Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 302-9770

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: May 25, 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 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 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. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the Provider: Children's records, evacuation drills, written information to parents, and staff files.

Comments:

An announced Initial inspection was conducted on 5/25/2023 from 10:40 am to 12:47 pm. There are 6 children (19 points) supervised by 2 direct caregivers. The home, 3 staff records, 6 children?s records, 2 household members? records, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed playing outside, napping, and eating lunch. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov or call 804.629.5032.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the family day home did not ensure each first aid kit had all the required items. Evidence: Triangular bandages were missing from the first aid kit.
Plan of Correction:	Triangular bandages were placed in the first aid kit.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation and interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes provisions for a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents. Evidence: The family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes provisions for a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-30-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state, or local laws, and other relevant regulations. Evidence: There were six children present at the initial license inspection. The provider is only permitted to enroll three children. Before enrolling more children than what the current permit allows, a license must be obtained.
Plan of Correction:	2 responsible persons were included in the emergency preparedness plan for emergency backup care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-30-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state, or local laws, and other relevant regulations. Evidence: There were six children present at the initial license inspection. The provider is only permitted to enroll three children. Before enrolling more children than what the current permit allows, a license must be obtained.
Plan of Correction:	I misunderstood the standards and I thought I was allow to enroll new kids once my SUP was approved on April 6, 2023. 3 kids were placed on the waiting list staring today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: The outlet near the diaper changing table was missing an outlet wall plate.
Plan of Correction:	An outlet wall plate was installed.