VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Yesenia Cafferatta Vargas
3713 Terrace Drive
Annandale, VA 22003
(571) 991-5639

Current Inspector: Leah Pagala (703) 537-6757

Inspection Date: April 26, 2024

Complaint Related: No

Areas Reviewed:

8VAC20-800 Administration 8VAC20-800 Personnel 8VAC20-800 Household Members 8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and House 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:

Guidance was provided regarding the necessity of resubmitting essential checks, such as out-of-state background checks and updating the sworn statement or affirmation for staff members who had previously resided out of state within the last five years.

Comments:

A monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/26/2024 at approximately 9:43am and concluded on 04/26/2024 at approximately 10:45am. There was a total of 11 children (29 points) observed with 3 caregivers present. The children were engaged in the following: toy play, puzzle activities, art, music and eating morning snack. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas of administration, personnel and household members, physical environment, care of children, emergencies and nutrition. There was an assortment of age-appropriate materials for the children in care. A total of 2 child records and 5 caregiver/household member records were reviewed. 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. If you have any questions regarding the inspections, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Leah Pagala at 703-537-6757 or leah.pagala@doe.virginia.gov. Please submit your plan of correction within five business days for it be included on the violation notice and the public website.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.035-A
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain an updated criminal background check every five years. Evidence: Staff #1?s record did not contain an updated criminal history record check as the last criminal history search record expired on March 13th, 2024.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	22.1-289.035-B-4
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a results of a criminal history record check and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the staff member had resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: As per provider statement and review of Staff #2?s record, the staff member had lived outside of the state of Virginia in the preceding five years, and no out of state record search had been obtained for child abuse and neglect and criminal history
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-90-C
Description:	Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for child #2 (under two years old) did not contain documentation of an updated immunization record once every six months. Immunization record on file was dated 6/1/23.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.