VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Marcela Munoz
5400 Donnelly Ct.
Springfield, VA 22151
(703) 978-3912

Current Inspector: Tameika King (804) 629-7486

Inspection Date: May 2, 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 Emergencies 8VAC20-800 Nutrition 8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE. 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:

Discussed with the provider: children's records, storage of bleach/water, stair access

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on May 2, 2024 between the hours of approximately 10:45 a.m. and 11:40 a.m. There were 7 children present with the Provider and 1 assistant for a total of 20 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed playing outside. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, fire drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. 1 caregiver and 3 children's records were reviewed. A walk-through of the home was completed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at tameika.king@ doe.virginia.gov. Please complete the ?plan of correction? and ?date to be corrected? for each violation cited on the violation notice and returned it to me within 5 business days from today. You will need to specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Just writing the word ?corrected? is not acceptable. Your plan of correction must contain: 1) steps to correct the noncompliance with the standard(s), 2) measures to prevent the noncompliance from occurring again; and 3) person(s) responsible for implementing each step and/or monitoring any preventive measure(s).

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-750-B
Description:	Based on observation, topical skin products were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Two diaper creams and one sunscreen were in storage cubes in the main daycare area, accessible to children. 2. 12 diaper creams were in an unlocked cabinet in the bathroom provided for the children, accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-830-C
Description:	Based on record review and interview, documentation was not maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 confirmed that an evacuation drill was conducted in April 2024. 2. There was no documentation of an evacuation drill for April 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-890
Description:	Based on observation, when food was brought from home, food containers were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: There were two food containers brought from home that were not labeled with the owner?s name.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-B
Description:	Based on observation, the provider did not have an operable thermometer to monitor refrigerator compartment temperatures. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, the refrigerator in the basement did not have a thermometer. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the refrigerator is used for the daycare.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-960-E
Description:	Based on observation, bottles were not labeled with the child?s full name and the date. Evidence: Three bottles were not labeled with the child?s name and the date.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Based on record review, 1 out 3 children?s records did not contain all information. Evidence: Child #3?s (start date: 3/19/2024) record did not contain a name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A spray bottle containing a bleach/water solution was on a sink in the bathroom provided for the children, accessible to children. 2. Two bottles of wood glue were on a shelf in the kitchen area, accessible to children.
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: The staircase next to the kitchen, leading upstairs, was accessible to Child #1 (age: 9 months), Child #2 (age: 11 months), Child #3 (age:16 months), and Child #4 (age: 18 months).
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-540-A
Description:	Based on observation, a safety strap was not used when a high chair was occupied by a child. Evidence: A safety strap was not used when Child #1 (age: 9 months) occupied a high chair.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.