VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Natalia C. Quiroga
12969 Orleans Street
Woodbridge, VA 22192
(571) 991-5577

Current Inspector: Cathy Aylor (540) 222-6352

Inspection Date: Sept. 15, 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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes 8VAC20-820 The License 8VAC20-820 The Licensing Process 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Before you employ a caregiver you must have obtain information outlined in standards 120, 130, 140, 150, 170 and certain background checks in advance. You must establish files on all enrolled children to include the children of your employees.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today with the provider, who was present with a second caregiver and 11 daycare children for a total of 26 points. The inspection took place from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm. The ages of the children ranged from 9 months to 9 years of age. The children engaged in free play during most of the inspection. The provider reported that there were no medications on site nor have their been injurie/accidents since the last inspection. Four children's files were reviewed today. The areas of non compliance are outlined on the violation notice.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-2
Description:	Based on interview, it was determined that an employee did not have a fingerprint background check on file prior to employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 9/11/23 and there was no Fingerprint background check on file.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-60-B
Description:	Based on interview, it was determined that an employee did not have a sworn disclosure statement prior to employment. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 9/11/23 and does not have a sworn disclosure statement on file.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the background check.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-B
Description:	Based on interview, it was determined that there have been no shelter-in-place procedures practiced at least twice per year. Evidence: The last shelter-in-place was dated 1/17/22.
Plan of Correction:	We will do a shelter in place drill this month and make sure we do 2 a year.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on interview, it was determined that the provider failed to maintain a record of each caregiver with required information. Evidence: The provider did not have verification of age, job title, date of employment , emergency contact information and references for staff A.
Plan of Correction:	I will maintain a record for staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Repeat violation: Based on interview and a review of the attendance log it was determined that the provider is not maintaining a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Eleven children were present however only ten children were listed on the attendance log.
Plan of Correction:	I will make sure my attendance is accurate.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on interview with the provider, it was determined that there was no child's file for child A, who enrolled on 9/11/23.
Plan of Correction:	I will start a file.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-170-A
Description:	Based on interview it was determined that a new employee did not have a tuberculosis test/screening on file at the time of hire. Evidence: Staff A was hired on 9/11/23 and does not have a tuberculosis test/screening.
Plan of Correction:	I will get a tuberculosis test or screening for this staff.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Repeat violation: Based on observation, it was determined that potentially hazardous substances were accessible to children. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed a bottle of hand sanitizer stored next to the infant diapering area, this disinfectant was within reach of any children being diapered.
Plan of Correction:	We will remove the hand sanitizer.