Luz Rodriguez

The Family Day Home Applicant is required to undergo a central Registry background check every five years.

“The most recent central registry background check for Caregiver #1 was overdue by one month.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

Areas and furnishings of the family day home, outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.

“The metal fence on the outside playground had sharp metal exposed and two large holes, measuring approximately 7 inches by 10 inches and the other 8 inches by 11 inches.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Small electrical appliances shall be unplugged unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision.

“In the kitchen, the coffee pot, electric kettle and compact grill were plugged in and not in use. A candle in an upstairs bedroom was lit and left unattended.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Providers licensed after and substitute providers employed after June 30, 2010, shall have a high school program completion or the equivalent or (ii) evidence of having met the requirements for admission to an accredited college or university.

“The record for Caregiver #1, employed for years 9 years, who was working as a substitute provider at the time of inspection, did not have evidence of a high school program completion or the equivalent or evidence of having met the requirements for admission to an accredited college or university.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-1.

Children’s records are required to contain name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.

“The record for Child #1 was missing the address for two designated persons. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for nine months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

8VAC20-800-800-B

“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure to document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: 1) The last documented review of the emergency plan was signed and dated 03/13/2019.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-B.

8VAC20-800-90-C

“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children records did not contain documentation of additional immunizations for a child (who was not exempt from the immunization requirements according to subsection B of this section) once every six months for any child under the age of two years. Evidence: 1) The current immunization documentation on file for Child #1 (date of birth: 03/10/2022) was dated - 04/12/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on records reviewed, required documentation was not completed. Evidence: Child A- record did not have documentation of annual record review. Due 4/4/2023 Child B- record did not have documentation of annual record review. Due 8/1/2023”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.