VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Michele Salinas
6544 Braddock Road
Alexandria, VA 22312
(571) 488-2052

Current Inspector: Margaret Allworth (703) 209-3521

Inspection Date: May 2, 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

Technical Assistance:

Reviewed the FDH standards with the applicant, discussed the 6 foot clarence around the outside play structures and climbers cannot exceed 4 feet for preschool children, fencing around pools must always be locked. Applicant will place a plywood over the fireplace opening found in the main living area of the house.

Comments:

An announced initial inspection was conducted on May 2, 2024, from 9:25am-11:45 am. This is a transfer of providers requiring an initial inspection, the assistant of the current license has now applied to be the provider. At the time of entrance, ( 5 ) children ( 14 ) points were in care with ( 2 ) caregivers present. The inspector reviewed 4 caregiver/household member records, 3 cribs, emergency supplies and 1 medication. The entire one level house and outside- playground was inspected. The applicant will obtain new records for each of the children enrolled. Children were observed engaged in play time, toileting and handwashing. Areas of non-compliance are identified on the violation notice. The provider must send documentation to the LI of the results from the central registry before a license can be recommended. If you have any questions about this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector, Margaret Allworth at Margaret.allworth@doe.virginia.gov

Violations:

Standard #:	8VAC20-800-240-A
Description:	Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home is not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The Little Tykes climber outside was found with several areas cracked. One are at the top of the tunnel, the entrance to the tunnel and the side of the climber. These cracks are a potential hazard to the children in care.
Plan of Correction:	The children will not be allowed to use this climber and the climber will be removed from the playground.