Hormoz Ghobadian

Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents and disinfectants shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children.

“On the date of the inspection, multiple cleaning agents such as liquid soap and bleach were stored on a shelf above the refrigerator. There were 3 containers of snack items on top of the refrigerator.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

The provider shall review the programs emergency preparedness plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.

“The emergency preparedness plan posted was last dated February 2025. An annual review had not been documented for 2026.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-B.

REPEAT VIOLATION Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to requirements of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations.

“Documentation for Child #1 was obtained 3 weeks after the first date of attendance. Documentation for Child #2 was obtained 2 days after the first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of 2 years.

“Child #3, enrolled for 1 year, did not have documentation of immunizations every 6 months while under the age of 2.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

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

“Child #1, age 11 months, was observed in a crib with a bottle.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-900-B.

Within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent: verification of the identity and age of the child.

“The record for Child #1 contained verification of identity and age dated 30 days after the first day of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-80-A.

Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations.

“Documentation for Child #1 was obtained 3 weeks after the first date of attendance. Documentation for Child #2 was obtained 5 days after the first date of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

Based on observation, a pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at the stairs opening.

“Evidence: A pressure mounted gate was used as a protective barrier at the bottom of the stairs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.

8VAC20-800-880

“Based on observation, the family day homes did not follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: The USDA requires for children to be served a fruit and vegetable with lunch. The children were observed being served banana slices and mandarin orange slices. A vegetable was not served.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-880.

8VAC20-800-750-D

“Based on observation, topical skin products were kept beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1. Child #2s diaper cream expired 4/2022. 2. Child #5s diaper cream expired 10/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-750-D.

8VAC20-800-50-C

“Based on observation, information contained in children’s records was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental form from the most recent inspection was observed posted at the family day home. The Supplemental form clearly stated “DO NOT POST” and noted that the information should be kept confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-C.

8VAC20-800-50-C

“Based on observation, information contained in children’s records was not kept privileged and confidential. Evidence: The Supplemental form from the most recent inspection was observed posted at the family day home. The Supplemental form clearly stated “DO NOT POST” and noted that the information should be kept confidential.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-C.

8VAC20-800-510-C

“Based on observation, requirements for occupied cribs was not met. Evidence: Two occupied cribs in the nap room were located approximately 5 inches apart.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-510-C.

8VAC20-800-480-D

“Based on observation and interview, equipment used by children were not maintained and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Evidence: During the inspection a child was observed sitting in a feeding chair and the seat buckle was not buckled.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-480-D.

8VAC20-800-800-B

“Based on record review, the providers emergency preparedness plan was not reviewed at least annually. Evidence: The most recent documented review of the emergency preparedness plan is dated 1/15/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-B.