VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Sandra Vergara
7707 Erie Street
Annandale, VA 22003
(703) 785-4436

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: Oct. 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 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 3.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Discussed with the provider: The next anticipated inspection will be the provider's renewal. The provider was reminded to submit all renewal paperwork to the licensing office via the online portal 45 days prior to the expiration of the license. The new renewal application, as well as the link to the online portal, can be found on the VDOE website.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on October 25, 2023 between the hours of approximately 10:30 a.m. and 11:05 a.m. There were 9 children present with the Provider and 2 assistants for a total of 18 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing outside, playing with blocks and completing a worksheet. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the family day home failed to meet all requirements when topical skin products, such as diaper ointment and sunscreen, were used. Evidence: There were three diaper creams, one sunscreen, one eczema cream and one healing ointment that were not labeled with the child?s name.
Plan of Correction:	We already write the names on the creams
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the family day home failed to keep topical skin products inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. There were three sunscreens, two diaper creams and one eczema cream in a plastic storage drawer, accessible to children. 2. There were two diapers creams and one healing ointment on the diaper changing table, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	We put all the creams on a lock cabinet
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-D
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home kept topical skin products beyond the expiration of the product. Evidence: 1. There was a sunscreen located in a plastic storage drawer that expired in February 2023. 2. There was an eczema cream located in a plastic storage drawer that expired in June 2023.
Plan of Correction:	This cream was throwing away
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-690-E
Description:	Based on observation, the family day home failed to dispose of diapers in a plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that the caregiver?s hand doesn?t touch the exterior surface. Evidence: The foot-operated trash can used for soiled diapers was inoperable, causing the caregivers to have to lift the lid using their hands.
Plan of Correction:	We will buy a new trash can