VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Silvia Villarruel
6117 Marilyn Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
(703) 470-4675

Current Inspector: Kara Vaughan (703) 537-6241

Inspection Date: Oct. 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 Medication Administration 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 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

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 10:40am-11:30am. There were 9 children directly supervised by 2 caregivers. The home, 2 caregiver records, 5 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely and decorating paper pumpkins. 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, Kara Vaughan at Kara.vaughan@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6241. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days in order for it to be included on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a criminal record check for all caregivers every five years. Evidence: Caregiver 2's criminal record check was last conducted on 8/10/2018.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. Evidence: The emergency plan was last reviewed on 6/10/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-920
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home did not post the menu for the current one-week period. Evidence: A menu was not posted on the date of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child's full name and the date. Evidence: Bottles for multiple children were observed in the refrigerator without labels.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review, caregiver records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Caregiver 1's record did not contain the results of two reference checks, or the caregiver's date of hire.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There was no attendance record for 10/5/2023 on the date of inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-C
Description:	Based on observation, information contained in a child's record was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The supplemental page from the previous monitoring inspection was posted in the facility. This page contains personally identifiable information of the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child 2's record did not contain the address and phone number for an emergency contact, proof that the child's age and identity had been verifies, or an authorization for emergency medical care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-130
Description:	Based on observation and interviews, caregivers were not able to communicate in English. Evidence: Caregiver 1 was unable to answer simple job related questions posed in English.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	Based on observation, infant seats did not have a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened when occupied by a child. Evidence: A child was observed sitting in a low infant chair with a tray, without the safety strap fastened.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.