VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Laura Toledo de Mendoza
7803 Braemer Way
Springfield, VA 22153
(703) 585-7386

Current Inspector: Alyssa Simons (571) 423-6392

Inspection Date: Feb. 27, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 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 on February 27, 2024 between the hours of 9:50am and 11:50am. There were 12 children (28 points) directly supervised by 3 caregivers. The home, 3 caregiver records, 3 children?s records, 1 household member?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, outdoor play area, attendance, cribs and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing with Legos, working on activities with the provider, playing a game of large connect 4, and preparing for lunch. There was an assortment of age-appropriate materials for children. The inside of the home was clean and organized. The provider stated that children are not using the backyard until hazards can be removed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Alyssa Simons at alyssa.simons@doe.virginia.gov or 571-423-6392.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-780-B
Description:	Based on record review, the provider failed to review with the parent the emergency contact information and obtain the parent signed acknowledgement of the review. Evidence: Child #2 first day of enrollment was 8/03/2022. There has been no annual review of emergency contact information.
Plan of Correction:	I will get the parent to review and sign the annual update.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Evidence: Provider stated that drills have been completed and she could not locate the documentation. The last drill on file was dated 09/2023.
Plan of Correction:	I will find the documentation of emergency drills.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Provider stated she has not been keeping a written record of children in attendance each day.
Plan of Correction:	I will start taking daily attendance.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, additional immunizations records were not obtained for a child every six months under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #2 (DOB: 4/27/2021) last immunization record on file was dated 7/27/2022.
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parent for the updated immunization record.