VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Magda Torrico
6015 Langston
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 538-6121

Current Inspector: Stacy Doyle (571) 835-0386

Inspection Date: Jan. 25, 2024

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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s records 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Discussed storage of plastic bags on bottom level of the home. Discussed different options for the stairs. Discussed diaper creams.

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted today from 9:40am-11:00am with the provider on site. There were 10 children (22 points) present only with 3 caregivers. A sample of 3 children's files and 4 caregiver/household files were reviewed. The children were engaged in the following: playing with toys, singing and dancing. The site was clean, organized and contained an abundant supply of developmentally appropriate materials. Interactions between the children and caregivers were positive. The physical space, attendance records, drill record, first aid kit, radio, flashlight, and the Emergency Preparedness Plan were reviewed. There were no medications on site. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the violation notice. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and return it to the department within 5 business days from receipt. Please specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Please do not use caregiver names; list caregivers by positions only. Any plans of correction not received within 5 business days will result in the plans not appearing on the Violation Notice and public website. Please contact me if you have any questions at Stacy.Doyle@doe.virginia.gov or 571-835-0386.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on review of children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required regarding the Provisions of the Emergency plan. Evidence: 1. The provider stated the Provisions of the Emergency plan was given to the parent, but did not get the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the Provisions of the Emergency plan for Child #2 and Child #3.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent's to sign the forms.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas of the family day home inside were not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Two wooden door slabs were missing from bottom level closet door accessible to children. 2. A plastic open bin on a shelf contained batteries and were accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	I corrected it immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation, child-resistant electrical covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: 1. 3 unused electrical outlets were not covered in the infant nap room.
Plan of Correction:	I corrected it immediately.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, children under two years of age had access to stairs. Evidence: 1. There were 6 steps/risers accessible to children that led into another room in the home from the children?s play area.
Plan of Correction:	I will add a handrail and gate.