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Martinez, Dulce

Inspection · 2023-06-22

Date
2023-06-22
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lynette A Storr
(703) 309-9153
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.
Yes

Areas Reviewed

22.1 Background Checks Code
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
8VAC20-790 Subsidy Program Vendor Requirements for Subsidy Providers

Inspector Notes

A Subsidy Health and Safety Inspection was conducted on 6/22/2023 from 11:00am through 12:30pm. There were 3 children directly supervised by the vendor. During the inspection the home, activities and interactions with children, emergency supplies, procedures and drills were inspected. During the inspection, the children were observed eating snacks and watching TV on their tablets on the vendors couch. The vendor is not currently trained to administer medication and the vendor stated that no medication was on-site. Three children's records, vendor information and household member information was reviewed.

Information gathered determined violations with applicable code or requirements and are listed on the Violation Notice.

Thank you for your cooperation today. Please email with questions at whitney.mcgrath@doe.virginia.gov

Violations

8
Standard 8VAC20-790-180-B
Based on interview, the vendor does not maintain a written record of attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child.
Evidence: The vendor stated that they do not document daily attendance.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-190-B
Based on record review and interview, children's records did not include all required information.
Evidence: 3 out of 3 children's records did not contain proof of each child's identity. The vendor stated that the families had not provided proof of identity.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-A
Based on observation, areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean and safe condition.
Evidence:
1. There was chips and Cheetos observed on the couch and floor where the children were sitting and walking.
2. Two kitchen cabinet doors were missing from the cabinet frames.
3. One cabinet door and one drawer were observed laying on the kitchen floor where children were walking.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-270-A
Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were not stored inaccessible to children.
Evidence: There were four cleaners and disinfectants observed in the cabinet under the vendors sink. The cabinet did not have doors and the cleaners were accessible to the children.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-280-A-4
Based on observation and interview, bathrooms were not equipped with all required supplies.
Evidence: The children's bathroom does not contain disposable paper towels. When asked how the children dry their hands, the vendor pointed to paper towels located in the kitchen.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-360-G
Based on observation, children over 12 months were not provided with a cot, rest mat or bed.
Evidence: Child #1 was observed taking a nap on the vendors couch where two other children played.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-410-A
Based on interview, all required emergency supplies was not available when children were in care.
Evidence: The vendor did not have tweezers available during today's inspection.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-1
Based on record review and interview, evacuation procedures were not practiced monthly.
Evidence: The vendor did not document evacuation drills for April 2023 and May 2023. The vendor stated that evacuation drills were not practiced in April and May.
Plan of Correction: Not available online. Contact Inspector for more information.
View original record on Virginia Department of Social Services