VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Hilario Castillo
8 Brookmeade Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(713) 471-1999

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: March 26, 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 8VAC20-800 Transportation 8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 20 Access to minor?s 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

Technical Assistance:

Consultation was given on crib equipment (not in use) to ensure lower base board is bolted to the crib sides, screw holes should be filled/covered and crib sheet should fit tightly in the mattress. Discussed moving diapering area into the bathroom, closer to running water supply to reduce potential spread of contamination. Also discussed moving gate to floor level, to reduce access to kitchen and stairs. Provider was also given website for CPSC.gov to monitor any recalled child items.

Comments:

An announced initial monitoring inspection was conducted 3/26/24 from approximately 9:30am-11:25am. There were 2 children (7 points) directly supervised by 2 caregivers. The home, 2 caregiver records, 2 children?s records, 3 household member?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. There were no medications on site today. Children were observed playing freely and interacting with caregiver. There was an assortment of age appropriate materials for children. 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 #:	8VAC20-770-40-C-1-c
Description:	Based on record and interview, not all adults living in the home of an applicant for licensure had completed all required background checks. Evidence: 1. HHM#1 did not have completed sworn statement or affirmation on file. 2. The provider stated they thought sworn statement was only needed for caregivers.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will have HHM's sworn statement completed 3/26/24.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the first aid kit did not more than 1 triangular bandage. Evidence: 1.The only first aid kit in the home, only contained 1 triangular bandage. 2. The provider stated they were unaware that more than 1 triangular bandage was required.
Plan of Correction:	Provider ordered triangular bandages.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the home did not have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. Evidence: The radio in the home was AM/FM and not weather band.
Plan of Correction:	Provider ordered weather band radio.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-880
Description:	Based on record review, the home's menu did not follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements. Evidence: The home's menu did not include a second vegetable or a fruit at lunch.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will update menu to include a second vegetable or fruit at lunch.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-120-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain references for assistant. Evidence: 1. No references in caregiver/assistant's file. 2. Provider stated they were unaware reference was needed.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will obtain references on 3/26/24.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was not available during the family day home's hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The provider's home did not have a landline telephone. 2. The provider stated they were not aware that radio needed to have weather band.
Plan of Correction:	The provider will contact Verizon 3/26/24 and have landline installed.