Lucia Martinez
5646 Kathryn Street
Alexandria, VA 22303
(703) 960-6438
Current Inspector:
Jessica Willis
(571) 352-1453
Inspection Date:
May 13, 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 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 63.2 Child abuse and neglect 8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Family Day Homes
Comments:
An unannounced renewal inspection was conducted on 5/13/2024 from 8:40am-10:50am. There were 7 children directly supervised by the provider. The home, 1 caregiver record, 3 children?s records, 1 household member?s record, evacuation drills, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed having breakfast and playing freely. Diapering and handwashing procedures were also observed. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice. If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector at jessica.willis@doe.virginia.gov or 571-352-1453.
Based on record review, the provider did not review the emergency plan at least annually.
Evidence: 1. The most recent review of the emergency plan was dated 5/3/2023.
Plan of Correction:
I will review the plan.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-830-A
Description:
Repeat violation
Based on record review, emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not completed in April 2024.
Plan of Correction:
A drill was completed in April, I will update the form.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-920
Description:
Based on observation, the menu for the current one-week period was not posted.
Evidence: 1. Meals and snacks are provided by the family day home. 2. The posted menu was dated for the previous week (5/5-5/10)
Plan of Correction:
Corrected during inspection.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-60-B
Description:
Based on record review, 1 of 3 children's records reviewed did not contain all required information.
Evidence: 1. The record for Child #1 did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.
Plan of Correction:
The authorization was signed by the parent.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-70-B
Description:
Based on record review, the provider did not obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of information for 1 child.
Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 did not contain written acknowledgement of the receipt of the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan
Plan of Correction:
The information will be provided to the parent and signed form will be in the child's record.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-180-A
Description:
Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a current report of tuberculosis screening every two years for 1 household member.
Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Household Member #1 was dated 4/28/2022.
Plan of Correction:
An appointment has been scheduled.
Standard #:
8VAC20-800-580-C
Description:
Repeat Violation
Based on observation and provider interview, the provider did not provide all required daily age-appropriate activities.
Evidence: The provider is not providing the children with opportunities for vigorous outdoor play daily. The provider stated she has not been taking the children outside during the day, as the area she typically uses, the backyard of the home, is not available due to the space being utilized for storage.
Plan of Correction:
The backyard will be cleaned so that the children can play outside.
Disclaimer:
This information is provided by the Virginia Department of Social Services, which neither endorses any facility nor guarantees that the information is complete. It should not be used as the sole source in evaluating and/or selecting a facility.
Find this content at:
http://www.dss.virginia.gov/facility/search/cc.cgi