VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Nayra de Ponce
7802 Chase Court
Manassas, VA 20109
(571) 309-4254

Current Inspector: Donna Liberman (540) 359-5244

Inspection Date: March 18, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

Provided technical assistance on standard: 1) 830A: the emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. Two shelter-in-place drills are practiced in addition to the evacuation drills for a total of 14 drills annually. 2) 880: when family day homes provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA. (lunch meal pattern includes: meat or meat alternative, vegetable, fruit, grains/breads, milk). Recommend using DOE model weekly menu form 3) 920: Menus must be dated, given to parents, list any substituted food and be kept on file for a week.

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted from 12:15 - 1:15 with the provider. There were six children present, ranging from four months to four years of age, for a total of 17 points. Children were observed preparing for and eating lunch. Lunch served today: spaghetti with tomato sauce, bananas and milk. Two child records and four caregiver/household records were reviewed along with the daily attendance, emergency drill log, required posted information, and menu. The provider completed certification in Medication Administration Training (MAT) on 6/6/2023 so can administer medications to children in care. If you have further questions about this inspection please contact Donna Liberman at 540-359-5244 or Donna.Liberman@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:	Based on review of documentation and an interview with the provider, it was determined that the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly, as required. Evidence: there was no evacuation drill documented for January 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-50-A
Description:	(Repeat Violation) Based on review of documentation, observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure all children were accurately included on the attendance report. Evidence: On the attendance record for 3/18/2024, three children were marked in attendance however six children were observed in care.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	(Repeat violation) Based on review of two child records, it was determined that not all records contained all required information. Evidence: the record for child #1 and child #2 (date of first attendance: 3/4/2024) did not contain proof of the child's age and identity or the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20-800-70.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-430-A
Description:	Based on observation, children under two years of age had access to stairs. Evidence: Three children under age two were observed in care, and had access to the stairs.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-570-A
Description:	Based on observation and review of documentation, the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Evidence: There were six children in care (4 months, 4 months, 22 months, 2, 3 and 4 years) for a total of 17 points.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.