VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Melina Lopez Gonzalez
7016 Strathmore Street
Falls church, VA 22042
(571) 263-5724

Current Inspector: Pamela Sneed (804) 629-2691

Inspection Date: Oct. 26, 2023

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

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 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

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from approximately 11:40am-12:50pm. There were 4 children in the direct care and supervision of 2 caregivers. A sample of 4 children?s records, and 2 caregiver's records were reviewed. The children were observed napping. Zero new caregivers have been hired since the last inspection. Areas of non-compliance are identified in this report. The exit interview was conducted with the provider. If you have any questions, contact Kimberly.Sawyer@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents. Evidence: The first aid kit was missing scissors and 2 triangle bandages.
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 daily attendance. Evidence: The record of daily attendance was not kept from 10/02/2023 through 10/26/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, children's records were missing required information. Evidence: 1) The record of Child A was missing the first day of attendance, the father's residence information, the father's employer information, the mother's work number, mother's personal phone number, liability insurance waiver, the address of Child A, and field trip permission. 2) The record of Child B was missing the father's work phone number, Child B's home address, the employer phone number of the mother, the mother's phone number, mother's home address, insurance policy number, proof of identification, field trip permission and liability form. 3) The record of Child C was missing the father's phone number, the father's employer phone number, the mother's employer phone number and the insurance policy number. 4) The record of Child D was missing their birthday, first day of attendance, Child D's address, the father's phone number, the father's work number, the employer of the father, the mother's work phone number, the phone number of 1 emergency contact, liability insurance waiver, field trip permission form, updated immunization, provisions of emergency preparedness, and complete proof of identity.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-140-D
Description:	Based on interview and observation, the substitute provider did not record the arrival and departure times of work each day. Evidence: 1) Caregiver A stated she travels to pick up children while Caregiver B watches the children. 2) The times worked of Caregiver B was not recorded.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening. Evidence: The tuberculosis screening of Household Member A expired 10/04/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain at least 16 hours of annual training. Evidence: Caregivers A and B completed zero hours of annual training in 2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation, small electrical appliances were not unplugged while not being used by the caregiver. Evidence: The toaster and blender located on the kitchen counter were plugged in and not being used.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: Four electrical outlets located in the living area were not covered with protective covers.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.