VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Marites Delos Angeles
2423 Cedar Lane
Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 901-5496

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: March 7, 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 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

Technical Assistance:

Discussed obtaining permission slips for walks/carriage rides and whenever children and caregivers leave caregiver's property.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted 3/7/2024 from approximately 11:04am-12:00pm. There were 11 children (28 points) directly supervised by 3 caregivers. Children were observed playing on the floor with blocks, listening to story and free play. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. The home, 3 caregiver records, 3 children?s records, 2 household member?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leslie Perez at Leslie.perez@doe.virginia.gov or 703-537-6013.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.011-F
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the current inspection notice was not posted on the licensed premises. Evidence: The current inspection (9/19/2023) was not posted in the home.
Plan of Correction:	Today's acknowledgement form posted at end of inspection. Provider will post signed inspection once, completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-730-D
Description:	Based on observation and interview, medication for caregivers was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bin of 12 prescription and non-prescription medications, belonging to caregiver #2 and caregiver #3, was not locked. 2. The bin of medication was found in a white dresser drawer in the basement play area, which was unlocked and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Bin of medications to be moved to a locked location in the home inaccessible to children today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	REPEAT Based on record review and interview, child's record did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child#1?s record did not have the name, address and telephone number of a second designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will request information on a second emergency contact today at pick up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, playground equipment was in an unsafe condition. Evidence: A portion of the playground slide/climber had two pieces with splintered wood.
Plan of Correction:	Damaged playground equipment to be removed today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-B
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the home did not have child-resistant protective covers installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: ON the lowere level of the home, with children under the age of 5 present, a surge protector had 5 uncovered electrical outlets.
Plan of Correction:	Surge protector unplugged and stored away and outlet covered, when not I use.