VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Maria Jimenez
2233 Sanibel Drive
Reston, VA 20191
(571) 286-8355

Current Inspector: Keesha Minor (703) 479-4680

Inspection Date: Sept. 6, 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 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussion on children and staff records. Discussion on telephone landline for use at the family day home.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:15 am-10:45 am. There were 9 children supervised by 3 staff. The home, 3 staff records, 2 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on-site today. Children were observed playing freely and transitioning to circle time and resting. 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, Eureka Nance at Eureka.Nance@doe.virginia.gov or 703-638-5968.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on staff records review, the provider did not ensure for assistants and substitute providers documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 8/17/2023) did not have documentation of two or more references were checked prior to employment.
Plan of Correction:	I got 2 reference. I follow up and confirmed reputation and competency for Staff #3
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on children records, 2 out of two records, the provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 1/31/2022) did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record for review. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/18/2021) did not have documentation of a physical examination in the record for review.
Plan of Correction:	I have requested and printed a form for family of child #1 and child #2 as well as others to have all up to date requested physical for all chldren
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on staff records, 1 out 3 records, the provider has not obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire and each adult household member prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment (8/17/2023) did not have documentation in record at the time of hire r prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #3 TB test 1-19-2023. I was just waiting for previous employment to release a copy Staff #3 gave me the results
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on staff records review, the provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 Tuberculosis Screening results expired on 6/28/2023. 2. Staff #2 Tuberculosis Screening results expired on 7/11/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Staff #1 TB test done on 9/12/2023 waiting on 9/14/23 would be checked. Staff #2 TB test schedule on 9/26/2023.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	Based on staff records review, the provider did not ensure the orient substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 (date of employment 8/17/2023) did not have documentation of orientation completed by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities.
Plan of Correction:	I have documented and completed orientation in paper sign and date for Staff #3
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not have a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The provider did not have a landline to use during hour's of operation. The provider uses a cell phone for the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	an app has been schedule for Verizon tentative to come and correct home land line