VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Judith Paredes
1118 N Pegram Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 302-9770

Current Inspector: Kristy Atanackovic (804) 629-5032

Inspection Date: May 29, 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 8VAC20-820 HEARINGS PROCEDURES 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 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes

Comments:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on 5/29/2024 from 11:50 am-12:50 pm. There were 8 children supervised by 3 direct caregivers. The home, 2 caregiver's records, 3 children?s records, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. Please submit your plan of correction within 5 business days for it to be included on the website. Thank you for your cooperation during this inspection. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, contact kristy.atanackovic@doe.virginia.gov.

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-800-B
Description:	Based on record review and interview, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: The last annual review of the emergency plan was dated 9/5/2022.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-900-B
Description:	Based on observation, Children were allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles. Evidence: Two children were observed sleeping in a crib with a bottle next to them.
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: 2 out of 2 bottles were not dated.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation and interview, areas outside the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: A tree was removed, leaving a tree stump and a hole in the ground creating a tripping hazard.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-280
Description:	Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: A box of baking soda was found in the children's bathroom accessible to children.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard #:	8VAC20-800-320-A
Description:	Based on observation, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. Evidence: A toaster was observed plugged in when not in use.
Plan of Correction:	Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.