Fatemeh Batmanghelidj

The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.

“The capacity on the day of the inspection was exceeded. The program is licensed for 12 children. 13 children were observed in care ranging from 4 months through 2 years.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-40-A.

The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child.

“The provider did not have a record for Child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-A.

The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.

“The emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced for August 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

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 parents signed acknowledgment of the review.

“Records for Child #1 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.

“The liability insurance form was not signed by Child #1’s parent. Child #1 had been in care for over two months.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“An updated TB screening for Caregiver #3 was not available at the time of the inspection. The TB screening was overdue by 6 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-180-A.

Based on observation and caregiver interview, areas outside of the the family day home were not maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: A splintered and deteriorating wood log with a protruding nail was found on the outside play area near the children’s climbing apparatus.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Based on observation and caregiver interview, empty plastic bags large enough for a child’s head to fit inside were not made inaccessible to children under five years of age.

“Evidence: 1. Empty plastic bags were observed in an unlocked drawer of the diaper-changing table. 2. There were 7 out of 7 children all under the age of five years in attendance on the day of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-250-E.

Based on record review and caregiver interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: There was no documentation of a physical examination completed by or under the direction of a physician prior to or within 30 days of Child #2’s first day of attendance. The start date for Child #2 is 2/12/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Repeat violation

“Based on observation and caregiver interview, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: A container of air freshener and nail hole patch tube was found under the sink cabinet in the children’s bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Based on observation and caregiver interview, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used.

“Evidence: A toaster oven in the kitchen was plugged in and not being used.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Based on observation and interview, the menu was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents.

“Evidence: The menu was not given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: A container of air freshener and disinfectant spray was found under a sink cabinet in the children’s bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Based on observation, the center did not ensure each first aid kit had all the required items.

“Evidence: Two triangular bandages were missing from the first aid kit.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A-1.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not annually review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review.

“Evidence: 1. Child #1’s last annual emergency contact review was on 1/13/2022. 2. Child #3’s last annual emergency contact review was on 10/30/2021”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Based on record review and interview, proof of identity was not obtained within 7 days.

“Evidence: 1. The birth certificate number and issue date for child #1 are missing from the proof of identity documentation on file. 2. The date of enrollment for child #1 is 1/17/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-80-A.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure all caregivers working directly with children obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually.

“Evidence: 1. The record for caregivers #2 and #3 did not contain documentation of the 16 hours of required annual training. 2. The Provider confirmed that Caregivers #2 and #3 did not complete the required 16 hours of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances and materials were not stored away in an area inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: 1. In a bathroom, a container of air freshener was located on top of the toilet accessible to children. 2. In the Infant area, a container of disinfectant spray was located on a low counter accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Based on record review and interview, the family day home wood-burning fireplace was not inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed.

“Evidence: 1. The provider did not have documentation of a current annual fireplace inspection. 2. The most recent fireplace inspection is dated 6/25/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-G.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not adhere to the requirements for using topical skin products.

“Evidence: 5 of 5 topical skin products review did not have written authorizations for use.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-750-A.