Inspection · 2026-01-07
Date
2026-01-07
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sarah Marbert
(703) 479-4678
(703) 479-4678
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No
Violations
12Standard 22.1-289.011-F
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premise.
The most recently issued license was not posted (Modified license: issued 8/29/2025).
The findings from the most recent inspection were not posted. (Inspection11/14/2025).
Systemic Deficiency
The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premise.
The most recently issued license was not posted (Modified license: issued 8/29/2025).
The findings from the most recent inspection were not posted. (Inspection11/14/2025).
Plan of Correction: License and documents are now posted.
Standard 22.1-289.035-A
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
Caregiver B's central registry check was overdue by 13 months.
Caregiver B's national criminal record background check was overdue by 14 months.
Systemic Deficiency
The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
Caregiver B's central registry check was overdue by 13 months.
Caregiver B's national criminal record background check was overdue by 14 months.
Plan of Correction: The required background check has been submitted and is currently pending. The provider is awaiting the official response to complete the update. Once received, the updated background check will be immediately placed on file.
Standard 8VAC20-800-100-A
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day or attendance.
There was no physical examination available for Child #3, who had been in care for 17 months.
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day or attendance.
There was no physical examination available for Child #3, who had been in care for 17 months.
Plan of Correction: This is the same violation noted previously. The provider is actively working on completing all children's files. The provider and parents are working together to finish the required documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-130
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Caregivers shall be able to speak, read and write in English as necessary to carry out assigned job responsibilities, and communicate effectively with emergency responders.
At 1:22 PM Caregiver B was working alone supervising children and does not speak English.
Systemic Deficiency
Caregivers shall be able to speak, read and write in English as necessary to carry out assigned job responsibilities, and communicate effectively with emergency responders.
At 1:22 PM Caregiver B was working alone supervising children and does not speak English.
Plan of Correction: The inspection occurred during lunch break while the children were sleeping. The provider will take English classes to improve communication and ensure clear understanding of licensing requirements going forward.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-B
The provider's records shall be maintained in the home and made accessible to the department's representative.
Caregiver B's record was not available for review during the inspection.
Caregiver B's record was not available for review during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: Provider is working on the caregiver file, the file was upstairs.
Standard 8VAC20-800-590-B
An infant who falls asleep in a play space other than his own crib, cot, mat, or bed shall be moved promptly to his designated sleeping space if the safety or comfort of the infant is in question.
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat with a bib fastened around their neck.
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat with a bib fastened around their neck.
Plan of Correction: Assistant were immediately reminded that infants may not sleep in
bouncy seats and placed on the crib.
bouncy seats and placed on the crib.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-A
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child.
There was no record available for Child #1 who was in care at the time of the inspection and had been in care for 5 months.
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child.
There was no record available for Child #1 who was in care at the time of the inspection and had been in care for 5 months.
Plan of Correction: This is the same violation noted previously. The provider is actively working on completing all children's files.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Children's records are required to contain, the first date of attendance, parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers, two emergency contacts contact and address information, verification of viewing child's name and identity, authorization for emergency medical care and the child's insurance name and policy number.
The record for Child #2 was missing the child's first date of attendance, a second emergency contact information, proof of viewing the child's age and identify documentation, authorization for emergency medical care, and the child's insurance policy number. The child has been enrolled for over 2 years.
The records for Child #3, enrolled for 17 months, Child #4 enrolled for 35 months, Child #5 enrolled for 16 months were missing proof of the child's age and identity.
Children #2,4,5 were present during the inspection.
Systemic Deficiency
Children's records are required to contain, the first date of attendance, parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers, two emergency contacts contact and address information, verification of viewing child's name and identity, authorization for emergency medical care and the child's insurance name and policy number.
The record for Child #2 was missing the child's first date of attendance, a second emergency contact information, proof of viewing the child's age and identify documentation, authorization for emergency medical care, and the child's insurance policy number. The child has been enrolled for over 2 years.
The records for Child #3, enrolled for 17 months, Child #4 enrolled for 35 months, Child #5 enrolled for 16 months were missing proof of the child's age and identity.
Children #2,4,5 were present during the inspection.
Plan of Correction: The provider is actively working on completing all five (5) children's files. Some files were not complete due to time constraints. The provider has contacted all parents and is in the process of obtaining the outstanding paperwork. All files are being reviewed and will be fully completed and maintained in compliance going forward.
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-B
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Before the first date of attendance the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgment of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration.
Child #5's record did not contain a signed acknowledgment for all policies and procedures, decision to administer medication, provisions of the emergency preparedness plan, declaration of liability insurance.
Systemic Deficiency
Before the first date of attendance the provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgment of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration.
Child #5's record did not contain a signed acknowledgment for all policies and procedures, decision to administer medication, provisions of the emergency preparedness plan, declaration of liability insurance.
Plan of Correction: The provider and parents are working together to finish the required documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-780-B
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child's record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review.
Records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #4 had been in care for over 2 years. Child #5 had been in care for over 16 months.
Systemic Deficiency
Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child's record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review.
Records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not have a parent's signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #4 had been in care for over 2 years. Child #5 had been in care for over 16 months.
Plan of Correction: This is the same violation noted previously. The provider is actively working on completing all children's files. The provider and parents are working together to finish the required documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-A
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
Child #3 did not have an immunization record on file. The child had been enrolled for 17 months.
Systemic Deficiency
Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
Child #3 did not have an immunization record on file. The child had been enrolled for 17 months.
Plan of Correction: The provider and parents are working together to finish the required documentation.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-C
Repeat Violation
Systemic Deficiency
Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Child #5, currently 18 months old, had no immunization updates documented every six months for the past year.
Systemic Deficiency
Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.
Child #5, currently 18 months old, had no immunization updates documented every six months for the past year.
Plan of Correction: The provider is actively working on completing all children's files. The provider and parents are working together to finish the required documentation.