VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Katherine Maldonado-Tapia
2806 Douglass Avenue
Falls church, VA 22042
(703) 462-0152

Current Inspector: Sarah Marbert (703) 479-4678

Inspection Date: June 4, 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 Nighttime Care 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 provider: *Tight fitting crib sheets (not in use during the inspection *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 monitoring inspection was conducted today. There were 14 children present (including 3 resident children) for a total of 46 points with 3 caregivers.Children were observed playing outside, washing hands, eating lunch and preparing for rest time. 3 caregiver, 1 household member and 9 child records were reviewed. See Violation notice for non-compliances cited today. It is recommended that you review all records in preparation for your upcoming renewal inspection. If you have questions regarding this inspection, you may contact me a t (703) 479-4678 or at Sarah.Marbert@doe.virginia.gov. Due to caseload adjustments, your next inspection will be with a different inspector. LI was present today from 10:42 AM - 12:50 PM.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-940-A
Description:	Based on observation the temperature was not maintained at or below 40 degrees in the refrigerator compartments and at or below 0 degrees in the freezer compartments. Evidence: The refrigerator temperature registered 48 degrees on the thermometer. The freezer temperature registered 10 degrees on the thermometer.
Plan of Correction:	The temperature will be turned down to make it colder.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, child records were not kept up-to-date. Evidence: Child #8's record was dated 9/20/22. Child #10's record was dated 1/20/23.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the records updated.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of records, child records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #10's record was missing; parent work information, complete information for two emergency contacts.
Plan of Correction:	I will have the parents update and complete the records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:	Repeat Violation Based on a review of records, child records did not contain written acknowledgment of all policies and procedures. Evidence: Missing information includes: *Fee for care (Children #7, 9,11) *Insurance declaration (Child #9)
Plan of Correction:	I will have the records updated and completed.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on a review of records, child records did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. Evidence: There were no updated immunization records, every 6 months for children under two years of age. (Children # 10, 11)
Plan of Correction:	I will ask the parents to provide updated shot records.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:	Based on a review of caregiver records, caregivers did not obtain a current Tuberculosis (TB) screening result every two years. Evidence: Caregiver A's TB result was dated 1/28/22 (expired). Caregiver B's TB result was dated 2/1/22 (expired).
Plan of Correction:	Caregiver B has had a new test done, and it waiting on the results. Caregiver A has an appointment scheduled to get a new test.