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Ms. Claudia Ventura

Inspection · 2024-07-25

Date
2024-07-25
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Anansa Archer-Hicks
(703) 537-6757
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

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
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 7/25/24. The on-site inspection began at 9:25 a.m. and ended at 10:40 a.m. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were two children present and one caregiver; the point total was four. The inspector reviewed four children?s records and one staff record on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 8/5/24. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

5
Standard 8VAC20-800-180-A
Based on a review of records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening, every two years from the date of the initial screening.

Evidence: The last documented TB test for Household member #1 is dated 3/4/21.
Plan of Correction: He already has it, he had x-ray that expires five years.
Standard 8VAC20-800-240-A
Based on observation the provider did not ensure the family day home was in a clean safe and operable condition.

Evidence:

1. The door leading to the playground area had large pieces of peeling paint throughout the door frame and disintegrating wood was observed at the base of the doorway, exposing large pieces of splintering wood that were accessible to children.

2. A broken infant swing with sharp edges was observed on the playground in an area where children play, posing an entanglement and skin snag hazard.

3. The plastic playhouse on the playground had a large crack down the center of the table, posing a pinch hazard.
Plan of Correction: We are working on removing everything.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-A
Based on observation the provider did not ensure small electrical appliances were unplugged when not in use.

Evidence: A toaster and coffee machine were plugged in and not in use.
Plan of Correction: Disconnected
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-A
Based on record review; the provider did not ensure that before the child's first day of attendance that parents are provided all required policies in writing.

Evidence: Child #4 (Start Date: 2/28/2022), did not have documentation that parents were provided the liability insurance declaration.
Plan of Correction: Fixed
Standard 8VAC20-800-800-B
Based on a review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the emergency plan was reviewed at least annually and updated as needed.

Evidence: The last annual review of the emergency plan was dated 3/8/17.
Plan of Correction: Fixed
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services