Inspection · 2025-04-24
Date
2025-04-24
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Lynette A Storr
(703) 309-9153
(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 Introduction
8VAC20-790 Administration
8VAC20-790 General Qualifications
8VAC20-790 Building or Home Maintenance
8VAC20-790 Supervision and Ratio Requirements
8VAC20-790 Programs
8VAC20-790 Special Care Provisions & Emergencies
8VAC20-790 Special Services
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
Violations
8Standard 8VAC20-790-260-A
Areas and equipment of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
Kitchen: Visible food debris, crumbs and trash were observed on the counters, under appliances and on the floor. The backsplash had areas of smeared, dried and hardened insect repellant.
Deck: The deck in the backyard had multiple deck floor boards that were buckled, not secured to the deck frame and were protruding upward. The deck railing and handrail at the steps were splintering, loose and easily moved by hand when the inspectors touched them. A non-working mid-size refrigerator was on the deck and not secured in a manner that prevented access by children.
Backyard area: In the grass area surrounding the deck were many wood boards with nails protruding while additional boards and large wood panels were learning against the house adjacent to the deck, as was a double kitchen sink. A large section of the backyard fence (6' wooden fence) was missing and allowing direct access to a neighboring yard. A rolled up rug was under a bush in the backyard and 3 lawnmowers were accessible to children in the yard.
Kitchen: Visible food debris, crumbs and trash were observed on the counters, under appliances and on the floor. The backsplash had areas of smeared, dried and hardened insect repellant.
Deck: The deck in the backyard had multiple deck floor boards that were buckled, not secured to the deck frame and were protruding upward. The deck railing and handrail at the steps were splintering, loose and easily moved by hand when the inspectors touched them. A non-working mid-size refrigerator was on the deck and not secured in a manner that prevented access by children.
Backyard area: In the grass area surrounding the deck were many wood boards with nails protruding while additional boards and large wood panels were learning against the house adjacent to the deck, as was a double kitchen sink. A large section of the backyard fence (6' wooden fence) was missing and allowing direct access to a neighboring yard. A rolled up rug was under a bush in the backyard and 3 lawnmowers were accessible to children in the yard.
Plan of Correction: I will clean the entire kitchen. I will not take children out in the backyard until all repairs are made and all hazards are disposed of.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-C-2
Electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children.
Electrical outlets in the children's play area, children's bathroom and hallway leading to the children's bathroom, did not have protective covers.
Electrical outlets in the children's play area, children's bathroom and hallway leading to the children's bathroom, did not have protective covers.
Plan of Correction: I will add outlet covers.
Standard 8VAC20-790-260-D
Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision.
A pair of scissors and an open pack of disposable razors was found in an unlocked lower level drawer in the children's bathroom.
A pair of scissors and an open pack of disposable razors was found in an unlocked lower level drawer in the children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction: Scissors and razors were put away during inspection. I will add locks to the drawers and cabinets.
Standard 8VAC20-790-270-A
Potentially poisonous substances, materials, and supplies, such as, but not limited to cleaning agents and disinfectants shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children.
A can of disinfectant aerosol spray and a spray bottle of cleaning solution were in an unlocked lower level cabinet in the children's bathroom.
Several cans of house paint and a can of floor finish solution were being stored on the floor inside of the unlocked hallway closet adjacent to the main daycare area and accessible to children.
A can of disinfectant aerosol spray and a spray bottle of cleaning solution were in an unlocked lower level cabinet in the children's bathroom.
Several cans of house paint and a can of floor finish solution were being stored on the floor inside of the unlocked hallway closet adjacent to the main daycare area and accessible to children.
Plan of Correction: Cleaning agents were moved during inspection. I will add safety locks to cabinets and drawers.
Standard 8VAC20-790-280-A-4
Each bathroom area provided for children shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of the children.
There were no disposable towels in the children's bathroom.
There were no disposable towels in the children's bathroom.
Plan of Correction: A roll of paper towels was removed from the kitchen and put into the bathroom during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-790-410-A-1
A first aid kit should contain the required items.
There was no medical tape and gauze.
There was no medical tape and gauze.
Plan of Correction: I will get the missing supplies or new kit.
Standard 8VAC20-790-410-B-2
The home shall have non-medical emergency supplies:
There was not a working battery-operated radio in the home.
There was not a working battery-operated radio in the home.
Plan of Correction: I will get the missing supplies or new kit.
Standard 8VAC20-790-420-A
The provider shall have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses caregiver responsibility and home readiness with respect to emergency evacuation, relocation, lockdown, and shelter-in-place procedures.
The provider's emergency preparedness plan did not accurately document all required components of the plan, including listing the shelter-in-place location as a local church. Discussion with the provider revealed that the provider did not have an accurate understanding of shelter-in-place and lockdown.
The provider's emergency preparedness plan did not accurately document all required components of the plan, including listing the shelter-in-place location as a local church. Discussion with the provider revealed that the provider did not have an accurate understanding of shelter-in-place and lockdown.
Plan of Correction: I will complete a new plan.