VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Jorge Giraldez
33 Dulany Court
Sterling, VA 20165
(703) 496-6082

Current Inspector: Shahana Green (571) 423-6735

Inspection Date: May 31, 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 8VAC20-820 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:

********************************************************* 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 Renewal inspection was conducted today between 12:00pm-1:00pm. There were 12 children present with the Provider and 2 assistants for a total of 24 points within the supervision guidelines. The children were observed eating lunch and preparing for naptime. Positive interactions were observed during this inspection. A complete inspection of the physical plant, children and staff records, evacuation drill log, menu, attendance and emergency procedures were observed during this inspection. Violations were found during today?s inspection and can be viewed on the Violation Notice. Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at shahana.green@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-210-A
Description:	Based on a review of caregiver records, 3 out of 3 caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 had documentation of only 10 clock hours of training in areas relevant to their job responsibilities for 2023. The requirement is 16 clock hours of training annually. 2. Caregiver #2 had documentation of only 10.5 clock hours of training in areas relevant to their job responsibilities for 2023. 3. Caregiver #3 had documentation of only 9 clock hours of training in areas relevant to their job responsibilities for 2023.
Plan of Correction:	Moving forward we will make sure all caregivers have 16 hours of training annually.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-290
Description:	Based on observation, sharp objects were accessible to children. Evidence: 1. Three tape dispensers with sharp edges were found in the kitchen cabinet drawer that was accessible to children. The drawer did not have a locking mechanism.
Plan of Correction:	The items were relocated during the inspection to a locked cabinet.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-H
Description:	Based on observation, all flammable and combustible materials such as, lighters were not stored in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A lighter was found located in a kitchen drawer that was accessible to children. The drawer did not have a locking mechanism.
Plan of Correction:	The items were relocated during the inspection to a locked cabinet.