Elva Barboza

Areas and furnishings of the home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, the presence of poisonous plants; tripping hazards; unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself; splintered, cracked, or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting, or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts, or other components that could entangle or could snag skin.

“In the backyard where the Provider said the children played today, there were 3 metal arches that were partially put together and unstable that a child could pull down on themselves.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Accordion expansion gates and pressure mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at stair openings.

“The Provider stated that they use a pressure mounted gate as a barrier to block the stairs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.

Stationary outdoor playground equipment shall not be installed over concrete, asphalt, or any other hard surface.

“The slide that the children played on today during outdoor time, was installed on the concrete patio.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-500-C.

Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds when being used for sleeping or napping by children other than infants shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges.

“During inspection, there were 3 children sleeping on cots without a bottom cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-530-A.

The diapering surface shall be separate from the kitchen, food preparation areas, or surfaces used for children’s activities; nonabsorbent and washable; and cleaned and sanitized after each use.

“During inspection, there were toys and clothes stored on the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver’s hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“There was no foot operated trash can available.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-E.

Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles.

“During inspection, a Toddler (age 16 months) was observed sleeping with a bottle in their mouth. Upon waking up, the toddler was given another bottle that they also drank while lying down.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-900-B.

The Provider is required to have a dated menu available for parents for the current one-week period and kept on file for one week.

“During the inspection, the provider stated that they did not have a menu ready for the week and could not provide a menu for the previous week.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 8/19/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

REPEAT VIOLATION The provider shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.

“There was no attendance record for the current date of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice a year.

“There was no documentation of shelter in place drills for 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-B.

Potentially poisonous substances, materials, and supplies shall be inaccessible to children.

“Several bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and other health and beauty products that were labeled “keep out of reach of children” were observed in the shower of the bathroom located on the same floor as the day care area, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Children under two years of age and children over two year of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs.

“There was no gate in use to prevent access to the staircase. A child under two years of age was observed walking in the hallway and had access to the stairs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-A.

The provider shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.

“There was no attendance record for the current date of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

The provider shall obtain documentation that each child has been adequately immunized before the child’s first day of attendance.

“There was no documentation of an immunization record on file for child A, who had been attending the program for one day.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on review of the provider’s record it was determined that not all background checks were repeated every five years. Evidence: The most recent determination letter based on fingerprinting for the provider is dated 03/09/2018.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

8VAC20-800-240-A

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

8VAC20-800-290

“Based on observation of the family day home it was determined that not all sharp objects were inaccessible to children. Evidence: A kitchen knife was observed on the dinning room table.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-290.

8VAC20-800-460-J

“Based on observations it was determined that not all animal excrement was disposed of promptly and the area cleaned after. Evidence: Dried dog excrement was observed on the living room floor. The provider disposed of the excrement after it was pointed out by the Licensing Inspector, the area of the floor was not cleaned.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-460-J.

8VAC20-800-50-A

“Based on observations and interview with the provider it was determined that an attendance record documenting the children in care was not kept daily. Evidence: There was no documentation of today’s daily attendance record at the family day home.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

8VAC20-800-530-F

“Based on observations and interviews it was determined that soft bedding was not prohibited around infants. Evidence: A thick fleece blanket was observed in the crib that is utilized for child B (Age: 6 months).”

Rule 8VAC20-800-530-F.

8VAC20-800-540-A

“Based on observations it was determined that when infant seats are used the safety strap was not securely fastened. Evidence: Child A was observed in a highchair. The safety straps were not being utilized.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-540-A.

8VAC20-800-50-A

“Based on observation and interviews it was determined that a written record of attendance was not kept daily. Evidence: The daily attendance record was not completed to reflect the two children who were present in the family day home.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

8VAC20-800-60-A

“Based on interviews with the provider it was determined that the provider failed to maintain an up-to-date record for each child in care. Evidence: The provider reported that there was not a record on file for child A and child B who started on 09/06/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-A.

8VAC20-800-690-D

“Based on observation of the diapering surface it was determined that not all diapering requirements were met. Evidence: The diapering surface had a cloth cover on the changing pad making it absorbent and not able to be cleaned and sanitized.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

8VAC20-800-90-A

“Based on interviews with the provider it was determined that the provider failed to maintain immunization records for children before the first day. Evidence: Child A and child B (start date: 09/06/2022) did not have documentation of immunization records on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

8VAC20-800-330-A

“Based on interview with the provider it was determined that the provider did not have an operable landline telephone number. Evidence: The provider has not yet requested a landline telephone number for the family day home.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-330-A.