VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Ms. Trevor Carter
17185 Sea Skiff Way
Dumfries, VA 22026
(703) 221-4070

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: Nov. 29, 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Provided consultation on standard: 1) 250C: toys hung from the sides of cribs shall be removed when the child begins to push up on hands and knees or is five months of age, whichever occurs first 2) 280: potentially poisonous substances, such as but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, etc. shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children in care 3) 760A: the first aid kit shall include triangular bandages (indicating more than one.) 4) 880: when the family day home provides meals and snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate requirements of the USDA

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted from 10:00 - 11:30 am with the provider. There was one child in care, age two, for a total of two points. The child was observed playing with a variety of age-appropriate toys. Four child records and two caregiver/household member records were reviewed. The childcare area was observed and is large, organized and equipped with age-appropriate toys, equipment and materials. Two cribs were observed and they meet CPSC standards (manufactured 12/21, 6/20.) Reviewed and discussed the written attendance, first aid kit, battery operated flashlight and weather band radio, emergency preparedness plan, weekly menu, required posted information, and child and caregiver records. The provider has current certification in CPR and First Aid, but is not Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified and cannot administer medication to children in care. Please complete the columns for "Plan of Correction" and "Date to be Corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice, and then return a signed and dated copy to the licensing office by 4:00pm on Thursday, 12/14/2023. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on review of two applicant/caregiver/household member records, it was determined that not all repeat central registry search reports were completed every five years as required. Evidence: The record for applicant/caregiver #1 had a central registry search report dated: 8/19/2018.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.036-B-4
Description:	Based on review of two applicant/caregiver/household member records, it was determined that no out of state sex offender registry search or out of state child abuse and neglect search was conducted by the end of the 30th day of residence, and no follow up documented. Evidence: the record for household member #1, (date of residence: 6/25/23) who indicated that they have lived out of the state of Virginia in the past five years, had no documentation of an out of state sex offender or central registry search request or follow up.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-770-40-D-4
Description:	Based on review of two applicant/caregiver/household member records, it was determined that not household members had an original central registry report within 30 days of residence. Evidence: the record for household member #1 (date of residence: 6/25/2023) did not contain documentation of a central registry search report.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on review of three child records, the provider did not obtain documentation that each child has received a physical examination prior to the child's first attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: the record for child #1 (date of first attendance: 9/11/2023) did not have documentation of a physical.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-A
Description:	Based on review of three child records, and an interview with the provider, not all parents were provided, in writing, all required information for parents before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain documentation of receipt of policies on the administration of medication.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation, and an interview with the provider, the provider did not have a landline telephone available, operable, and accessible during the home's hours of operation. Evidence: there was no landline telephone in the home.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.