VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Gloria Elizabeth Franco
3209 Spring Drive
Alexandria, VA 22306
(571) 212-9864

Current Inspector: Leslie Perez (703) 537-6013

Inspection Date: Sept. 25, 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 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 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide 54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication. 63.2 Child abuse and neglect

Technical Assistance:

Consultation was given regarding announcement that 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. Also discussed substitute provider qualifications.

Comments:

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 9/25/2024 , as part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:30am and ended at 12:15pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 7 children present and 3 caregivers; the point total was 18. The inspector reviewed 4 children?s records and 2 caregiver records on-site. This inspection included document review of policies and procedures, emergency supplies and drill logs, authorization forms, a tour of the facility, interviews, and observations.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-A
Description:	The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes emergency evacuation, emergency relocation, and shelter-in-place procedures; addresses the most likely to occur scenarios, including but not limited to fire, severe storms, flooding, tornadoes, and loss of utilities; and includes provisions for a responsible person who is 18 years of age or older and is able to arrive at the family day home within 10 minutes for emergency backup care until the children can be picked up by their parents. The provider did not have an emergency preparedness plan and stated they were not aware of the requirement.
Plan of Correction:	Provider printed the emergency preparedness plan at the time of inspection and will have it ready for the next inspection.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:	Children's records are required to contain information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. Child #1's record did not have actions to take in an allergy emergency situation.
Plan of Correction:	At the time of signing the child's record the mom forgot to correct that he no longer likes said food, but she already corrected it.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-220-B
Description:	Whenever the family day home has agreed to administer prescription medications or nonprescription medications, the administration shall be performed by a caregiver who has satisfactorily completed an approved training program for this purpose and is retrained at three-year intervals. Child in attendance requires emergency medication. The provider has agreed to administer prescription medications. Caregiver has not been retrained, since 4/2021.
Plan of Correction:	Provider stated they have taken the class unfortunately the certificate expired months ago and they are waiting for the next class for the certificate.