VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Marta Alejos
7506 Mendota Place
Springfield, VA 22150
(703) 298-4781

Current Inspector: Karen Dickens (571) 423-6978

Inspection Date: March 6, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES. 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 8VAC20-800 Household Members 20 Access to minor?s records 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members 22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education 8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-800 Care of Children 8VAC20-790 Introduction 8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease 8VAC20-790 Administration 8VAC20-800 Medication Administration 8VAC20-790 General Qualifications 8VAC20-800 Emergencies 8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-790 Programs 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies

Comments:

An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on March 6, 2024, from 9:00am-12:00pm. At the time of entrance, one child was in care with one caregiver present. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and four caregivers/household members records. Children were observed during tummy time, playing with toys, and engaging with the provider . Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Karen Dickens at karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. Documentation of the emergency evacuation drill for the month of February was missing from the log sheet. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that an emergency evacuation drill for the moth of February was not conducted.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will conduct an extra emergency evacuation in March to make up for the missed drill in February.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1's record (Start date-01/02/2024) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that documentation of a physical examination was not obtained prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	The provider has contacted the parent to obtain the physical examination.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Based on documentation review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. The family day home did not have a written record of children in attendance to review at the time of the inspection. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that attendance had not been taken.
Plan of Correction:	The provider completed the attendance at the time of the inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Based on record review, and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #1's record (Start date-01/02/2024) did not contain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. 2.Caregiver #1 confirmed that immunization records had not been obtained from the parent before the first date of attendance.
Plan of Correction:	The provider contacted the parent to obtain the immunization records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The red children's chair located in the living room area of the family day home had a five inch tear in the seat exposing the foam cushion.
Plan of Correction:	The provider discarded the chair and will purchase a new one.