VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Patricia Moya Cortez
7921 Ashboro Drive
Alexandria, VA 22309
(571) 236-1068

Current Inspector: Whitney Mcgrath (571) 835-4717

Inspection Date: March 20, 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 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minors 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 today between 9:45am and 10:50am. There were 7 children present with the Provider for a total of 18 points outside the supervision guidelines. The children were observed participating in circle time, practicing shapes with flash cards and playing with play doh. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at whitney.mcgrath@ doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-A
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on observation, refrigerator temperatures were not maintained at or below 40 degrees. Evidence: The thermostat on the refrigerator was 42 degrees during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	My sister-in-law was cleaning out the refrigerator and it must have made the temperature go up. I will check the temperature.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on record review, the family day home does not keep an accurate record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were 6 children's names documented on the providers daily attendance, there were 7 children present during the inspection. The 6 children's names did not match the names of the children present.
Plan of Correction:	I filled it out quickly and must have wrote down the wrong name.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Repeat violation. Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years. Evidence: The providers most recent TB screening is dated 9/1/2021.
Plan of Correction:	I will make an appointment to go before Monday.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not ensure to not exceed 16 points. Evidence: The provider was observed supervising two infants (8 points) and five two year old through four year old children (10 points), for a total of 18 points.
Plan of Correction:	One of the children is not usually here, but they are here today. I am working to try and hire someone new.