VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Esperanza Claros Munoz
3403 Pipit Drive
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 214-4217

Current Inspector: Ann Dramstad (703) 314-0860

Inspection Date: Sept. 16, 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 regarding announcement that effective January 1, 2025, the VDOE will begin determining compliance with ? 22.1-289.057 of the Code of Virginia, which is legislation passed by the General Assembly in 2020. The law requires all licensed child day programs, religious exempt child day centers that serve preschool age children, and certified preschools to test potable drinking water. The law requires that programs submit their plans and test results to the Virginia Department of Health Office of Drinking Water (VDH ODW) and the Superintendent. If the results of the testing indicate elevated lead levels, the program shall remediate, retest, and resubmit results to VDH ODW and the Superintendent. There is an additional alternative bottled water option that comes with additional requirements. The statutory requirement can be found online at https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title22.1/chapter14.1/section22.1-289.057/. Resources are now available for providers on the "What's New" webpage on the ChildCareVA website at https://www.childcare.virginia.gov/providers/what-s-new.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 9/16/2024, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:05 and ended at 12:45. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present, including 2 resident children and 2 caregivers; the point total was 18. The inspector reviewed 3 children?s records and 2 caregiver records on-site. This inspection included document review of policies and procedures, emergency drill logs, authorization forms, emergency supplies and protocols, tour of the home, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-1
Description:	The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement for employees prior to 1st day of employment. The sworn statement for Caregiver #3, who is currently working, was dated after their first day of employment.
Plan of Correction:	Caregiver completed Sworn statement during inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-770
Description:	A working portable battery-operated weather band radio shall be available to caregivers at all times. The provider did not have a portable battery-operated weather band radio available.
Plan of Correction:	Provider to purchase weather band radio.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-790
Description:	The telephone number of the responsible person for emergency backup care should be posted in a visible area close to the telephone. No telephone number was posted of the responsible person for emergency backup care.
Plan of Correction:	Provider to post telephone number of the responsible person for emergency backup care.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	An up to date record for each child enrolled shall be maintained by the provider. There was no record for child #2 and child #3, who were in care during the inspection and today was their first day in attendance.
Plan of Correction:	Provider requesting information be completed at pick up on this day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Children's records are required to contain name addresses and phone numbers of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. Child #1's emergency contact #1 did not have address and no information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for 7 weeks.
Plan of Correction:	Provider requesting information be completed on this day at pick up.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-80-C
Description:	Within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance, the provider shall document method of verification of the identity and age of the child. The provider did not document the method of verification of the child's age and identity in the child's record for child who has been attending seven weeks.
Plan of Correction:	Provider requesting parents provide required documentation on this day.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-A
Description:	Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. Child #3's record did not contain immunizations. Child #3 was in attendance during the inspection and today was first day attending.
Plan of Correction:	Provider requesting documentation from parent at pick up/prior to next day of attending.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Assistant caregivers #2 and #3 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #2 and #3 assumed job responsibilities over a week ago.
Plan of Correction:	Provider to orient assistant caregivers today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-330-A
Description:	A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. The provider did not have a landline telephone available during hours of operation.
Plan of Correction:	Provider to purchase landline phone.