VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Delia Ochoa - Amini
3249 Jermantown Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
(571) 970-8187

Current Inspector: Ariel Hayes (804) 629-7124

Inspection Date: Sept. 10, 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 8VAC20-770 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:

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 monitoring inspection was completed on 09/10/2024. The on-site inspection began at 10:40 am and ended at 11:45 am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 4 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 2 caregiver records on-site. This inspection included: ?document review ?tour of the facility ?interviews ?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. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 09/18/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on caregiver record review, the provider did not ensure all background checks were repeated every 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver #2 had a sworn disclosure statement that expired on 01/02/2024. Caregiver #2 had an expired criminal history.
Plan of Correction:	Volunteer caregiver #2 updated sworn disclosure. Volunteer caregiver #2 made appointment to update criminal record.
Standard #:	22.1-289.058
Description:	Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure the home was equipped with at least on e carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. There was no carbon monoxide detector available in the home during the inspection. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no carbon monoxide detector available.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-760-A-1
Description:	Based on a review of the first aid kit, the provider did not ensure all required items were available. Evidence: There were no gloves available at the family day home.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually. The provider did not document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: The last documented review was 2/15/2023.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-100-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3 (date of enrollment 9/7/2023) did not have a physical on record during the inspection.
Plan of Correction:	Documents for physical exam. Child #3 (granddaughter) went to Dr. office on 9/13/24. Vac. Records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on a review of child records, the provider did not ensure child records contained all required information. Evidence: Child #1 and child #2 did not have the parents work address and phone number listed.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of staff records, the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver #2 had a TB test that expired on 1/26/2024.
Plan of Correction:	Volunteer caregiver #2 had TB test on 9/12/2024.