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: Yes
- Areas Reviewed:
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? 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
- Comments:
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An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted on March 6, 2024 in regards to a report of forbidden actions. Interviews were conducted and records were reviewed, The preponderance of evidence does support the allegation and the complaint has been deemed valid. Please email me at Karen.dickens@doe.virginia.gov with any questions or clarifications.
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-800-640-6 Complaint related: Yes Description: Based on interviews, the provider punished a child for toileting accidents.
Evidence:
1. Child #1 had a toileting accident. Caregiver #1 confirmed that they lightly tapped Child #1's bottom for a toileting accident one time. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the child did not cry and Child #1 did not sustain an injury from the light tap.
2. Witness #1 confirmed that they were present at the time of the incident. Witness #1 confirmed that Child #1 did not cry and that Child #1 did not have an injury as a result.Plan of Correction: The provider has confirmed that they only lightly tapped the child's bottom once as a result of a toileting accident. The child was not injured and did not cry. The provider has not punished the child for toileting accidents since the incident and will never do it again.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
