Shabnam Farhad

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 3/20/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“In the outdoor play area, a torn piece of fabric was on the back of a children’s play car, and the plastic backboard of the basketball hoop was broken and leaning forward.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Repeat violation

“Areas and furnishings of the family day home outside shall be maintained in a safe condition. A white wooden chair located on the playground was splintered and had chipping paint.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Repeat violation

“Small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. A toaster oven and toaster were observed plugged in when not in use.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

The bathroom shall contain toilet tissue.

“There was no toilet tissue in the bathroom utilized by the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-340-C.

High chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened.

“Two children were seated in their high chairs without using safety straps and being securely fastened. One child was standing in the high chair, while the other was seated.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-540-A.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each caregiver member every two years.

“Evidence: Caregiver #2 tuberculosis test expired on 12/16/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Based on record review and interview, the menu for the current one-week period was not dated.

“Evidence: The family day home menu was not dated for the current one-week period for 4/29/2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

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

“Evidence: The end of a white PVC pipe used to redirect water beneath the deck steps is cracked in several spots.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

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

“Evidence: 1. The toaster oven and toaster in the kitchen was observed plugged in. 2. The toaster oven and toaster was not being used.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Based on observation and interview, menus were not dated.

“Evidence: The menus posted on the home bulletin board were not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Based on record review, the provider did 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: The record of child #1 did not obtain a physical examination prior to child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 enrollment date is 6/22/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain from each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department.

“Evidence: The most recent previous tuberculosis screening for caregiver #1 was dated 10/12/2020. The tuberculosis screening expired on October 12, 2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Based on interview and record review, a central registry check for a caregiver was not completed by the end of 30 days of employment.

“Evidence: Caregiver #3 did not have a central registry check completed by the end of 30 days of employment. The Provider stated that she mailed the central registry, but has not received the results. Date of employment for Caregiver #3 is 5/3/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on record review and interview, caregiver records were missing two references.

“Evidence: 1. Caregiver #2 and caregiver #3 records are missing documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation, as well as competency, were checked before employment. Caregiver #2’s start date was 11/2021 and caregiver #3’s start date was 5/2022. 2. The Provider stated that caregiver #2 and caregiver #3’s references were checked prior to employment, but were not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-B.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure all caregivers had obtained by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities the required orientation.

“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation showing that caregivers #2 and #3 had received orientation training by the end of their first week. 2. The provider stated that caregiver #2 (start date: 11/2021) and caregiver #3 (start date: 5/2022) had orientation by the end of their first week, but it was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-200-A.

Based on observation and interview, child-resistant protective covers were not installed on all unused electrical outlets accessible to children under five years of age.

“Evidence: There were 8 electrical outlets without protective covers installed. 1. In the Infant room, 2 electrical outlets did not have protective covers. 2. 4 electrical outlets near the diaper changing table and 2 electrical outlets near the computer area did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-B.

Based on observation and interview, the family day home did not ensure that the diapering surface was nonabsorbent and that it could be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

“Evidence: The diapering surface was made of a plush-like absorbent material that cannot be cleaned or sanitized after each diaper change.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure that monthly evacuation drills were documented.

“Evidence: 1. December 2021 and September 2022 evacuation drills (fire drills) were not documented. 2. The provider stated that the evacuation drills had been completed each month, however, they were not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-C.