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The provider will obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect for both applicant and household members.

“Staff A and household A had no documentation of current central registry records check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-3.

The provider shall obtain a current tuberculosis screening for each caregiver and adult household member every two years.

“Staff A and household A had expired tuberculosis screening documentation.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.

“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and the implementation of the required testing plan.”

Rule 22.1-289.057-A.

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

“There was an accordion gate observed at the bottom of the stairs leading to the daycare area.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.

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

“A pressure mounted gate was located at the bottom of the stairs leading to the child care space.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on staff record review, there was no documentation of a current TB screening. Evidence: Household member’s TB screening expired on June 12, 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

8VAC20-800-780-B

“Based on record review, there was no documentation of an annual review. Evidence: Child A had no documentation of an annual review of the emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Repeat Violation. Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: Child #5s record does not contain documentation that the family has received the providers insurance declaration.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a

“Based on interview, the provider has not obtained a central registry background check for a person residing in the home that has become 14 years old. Evidence: A household member turned 14 years old in June 2023. The provider confirmed that central registry background check results have not been received.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-40-D-5-a.

8VAC20-800-430-A

“Based on observation children under two years of age had access to stairs. Evidence: The child care program takes place in the providers lower level and stairs lead to the basement program. A child safety gate was observed leaning against the wall at the bottom of the staircase. Child #4 is 17 months old and can access the staircase.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-A.

8VAC20-800-50-C

“Based on observation, information contained in children’s records was not kept confidential. Evidence: The supplemental page of the most recent inspection was observed posted on the providers wall. The supplemental page clearly states “DO NOT POST”.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-C.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on record review, children’s records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #2’s record did not contain addresses for both emergency contacts. 2. Child #3’s record did not contain the families medical insurance policy number. 3. Child #3’s record did not contain the Information for Parents document.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

8VAC20-800-890

“Repeat Violation. Based on observation, meals and snacks brough from home was not clearly labeled to identify the owner. Evidence: Four out of four lunch totes were observed were not labeled with each child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-890.

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on record review and interview, each adult household member residing in the family day home has not undergone background checks every five years. Evidence: The providers fingerprint background checks were completed 2/20/2018. The provider confirmed that they have not renewed their fingerprint background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

8VAC20-800-390-A

“Based on observation, children over the age of two do not have access to an individual location to keep clothing and personal belongings. Evidence: The children’s belongings (coats and lunchboxes) were observed in a pile in the corner of the providers playroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-390-A.

8VAC20-800-520-A

“Based on observation and interview, cribs were not provided for children birth through 12 months of age. Evidence: Child #3 (11 months old) enrolled in the family day home when they were 10 months old. There is no crib available for the child to sleep in. The provider stated that the child sleeps on a mat with the rest of the children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-520-A.

8VAC20-800-830-C

“Based on record review and interview, documentation of shelter-in-place drills was not maintained. Evidence: There is no documentation of a second shelter-in-place drill being practiced in 2022. The provider stated that a second drill was practiced, but they must have forgotten to document it.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-C.

8VAC20-800-890

“Based on observation meals brought from home were not labeled with a name to identify the owner. Evidence: Child #1’s lunch box did not contain the child’s name.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-890.

8VAC20-800-340-C

“Based on observation, the bathroom did not contain all required supplies. Evidence: The children’s bathroom did not contain paper towels.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-340-C.

8VAC20-800-50-C

“Based on observation, information contained in children’s records was not kept confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental form, containing information from children’s records, from the most recent inspection was posted on the wall.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-C.

8VAC20-800-760-A

“Based on observation, all required emergency supplies was not available in the family day home. Evidence: The providers first aid kit did not contain gauze pads, tape and disposable gloves.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A.

8VAC20-800-770

“Based on interview, a working battery-operated radio and flashlight were not available at all times. Evidence: The provider attempted to turn on their battery-operated radio and it did not work. The provider stated that they did not have a working flashlight.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-770.

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on record review and interview, the provider has not obtained a subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening for each caregiver every two years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1’s most recent TB screening is dated 2/7/2020. 2. Caregiver #2’s most recent TB screening is dated 2/7/2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

8VAC20-800-210-A

“Based on interview, each caregiver has not obtained a minimum of 16 hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: Caregiver #2 did not complete any job related training in 2021. This was previously cited for the same caregiver in 2020.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.