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Shirley Leon Guzman de Meza

Inspection · 2022-11-09

Date
2022-11-09
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Stephanie Reed
(540) 272-6558
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 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSE.
8VAC20-820 THE LICENSING PROCESS.

Inspector Notes

A complaint inspection was initiated on November 9, 2022 and concluded with an on-site inspection with an outside agency on December 6, 2022. A complaint was received in the Office of Child Care Health & Safety (Valley) on November 3, 2022, regarding number of children in care, care of children and safety issues. The inspector reviewed compliance in areas of administration, care of children, physical equipment and environment. Documentation of sign-in and sign-out sheets for the month of October 2022 were reviewed, observations and an interview with the provider were conducted.

The information gathered during the investigation supports the allegation, so the complaint is determined to be valid. Please complete a "plan of correction to be taken", and the "date to be corrected" for each violation cited on the violation notice. Please return to the Licensing Inspector within five calendar days of receipt.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Licensing Inspector at 540-430-9257.

Violations

3
Standard 8VAC20-800-40-A
Based on a review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the total number of children receiving care at one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.

Evidence:
1. The Family Day Home License effective 08/01/2022-01/31/2023 was issued for a capacity of five children in care at one time.
2. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/18/2022 indicated seven children in care for ten minutes, and six children in care for 4.5 hours.
3. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/20/2022 indicated six children in care for thirty minutes.
4. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/25/2022 indicated seven children in care for 38 minutes, and six children in care for an additional three minutes.
5. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/28/2022 indicated seven children in care for 16 minutes, and six children in care for 3 hours 22 minutes.
6. The provider verified during an interview, on 12/06/2022, the dates and number of children in care for the four days in October 2022.
Plan of Correction: I have been trying to adjust and accommodate myself to this area, but time passed before I had all the correct permissions in place. Due to crossing of shifts I was over capacity of five that was issued on my current license. I will ensure I don't exceed 5 children at one time. If shifts are crossing parents will need to stay with their child until one of the other children has departed. I have filed paperwork with the zoning to increase my capacity; I am awaiting a determination
Standard 8VAC20-800-430-A
Based on observation, children under two years of age had access to the stairs.

Evidence:
1. On 12/06/2022 when the Inspector arrived at the residence the children were observed in the foyer area near the steps that lead up to the second level of the home. There was no gate at the bottom of the stairs.
2. The gate was observed to be leaning against the wall.
3. There were two children in care under the age of two years of age. One child was 13 months old and the other 19 months old.
Plan of Correction: The gate was down because we had just come downstairs from lunch. I will ensure that the gate is kept locked at all times.
Standard 8VAC20-800-570-A
Based on a review of documentation, the provider did not ensure that each caregiver does not exceed 16 points to provide direct care and supervision of each child.

Evidence:
1. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/18/2022 indicated a total of seven children in care for approximately 10 minutes for a total of 20 points, and six children in care for 20 minutes for a total of 17 points. There was only one caregiver present.
2. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/20/2022 indicated a total of seven children in care for approximately 30 minutes for a total of 18 points. There was only one caregiver present.
3. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/25/2022 indicated a total of seven children in care for approximately 38 minutes for a total of 20 points, and six children in care for an additional three minutes for a total of seventeen points. There was only one caregiver present.
4. The sign-in/sign-out sheet dated 10/28/2022 indicated a total of seven children in care for approximately 20 points, and six children in care for 3 hours and 22 minutes for a total of 17 points. There was only one caregiver present.
Plan of Correction: I have been trying to adjust and accommodate myself to this area, but time passed before I had all the correct permissions in place. Due to crossing shifts I exceeded the number of points allowed at one time. I will ensure I don't exceed 16 points at time. If shifts are crossing parents will need to stay with their child until one of the other children has departed.
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