VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

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

Current Inspector: Lynette A Storr (703) 309-9153

Inspection Date: March 27, 2025

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 Early Childhood Care and Education 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Technical Assistance:

Potable water testing completed results sent to VDH. Reminded of background checks needed at 14 years old. Reviewed lists of required documents for staff and children. Referred to www.Childcare.Vrginia.gov for model forms.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site focused inspection was initiated and completed on 3/27/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 9:20am and ended at 10:30am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present including the child household members and 2 caregivers; the point total was 6. The inspector reviewed 2 children?s records and 3 caregiver/household members records on-site. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, 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 #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION 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 and Child #2's did not have information on a second person to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The children were present during the inspection and have been in care for at least 5 months.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will request information on a second emergency contact person again today.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-200-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #1 and #2 have not completed orientation by the provider. Caregivers #1 and #2 assumed responsibilities over six months ago.
Plan of Correction:	Provider will complete and document orientation with assistants today.