Catalina Lagunas

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check for household members 18 years of age and over.

“Evidence: The record for household member #1 did not contain the results of a national criminal background check. Household member #1 has been over the age of 18 for two months.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

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

“Evidence: The record for child #2 did not contain documentation of additional immunizations every six months for children under two years old. The additional immunizations were four months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

Repeat Violation

“The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry background check for caregiver #2 was overdue by 13 months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Repeat Violation

“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: During the inspection the provider pulled a basket off from the top of a cabinet in the kitchen and placed it on a table. Several roaches ran out of the basket onto the table and floor.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water when their hands are dirty.

“Evidence: The provider failed to wash their hands after they killed a roach with their hand.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-680-A.

Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.

“Evidence: The record for Child #1, #3, and #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The last documented review for Child #1 and Child #5 was 15 months ago and the last documented review for Child #3 was 12 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

The provider is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.

“The most recent central registry check for caregiver #2 was overdue by seven months.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-A.

Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually.

“The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of any training hours for 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Based on observation the provider did not ensure the family day home was in a clean safe and operable condition to include unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself.

“Evidence: At the time of the inspection the Licensing Inspector observed approximately six plastic cots propped up on their side. The cots could fall on top of a child if they pulled or bumped into them.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances such as disinfectants, were not stored in areas inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: There was a container of disinfectant wipes located on top of a table, accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Repeat Violation

“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: There was no written record of attendance.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

Based on record review; the provider did not ensure that before the child’s first day of attendance that parents are provided all required policies in writing.

“Evidence: Child #1 (Start Date: 5/8/23), and Child #4 (Start Date 2/8/21) did not have documentation that parents were provided the liability insurance declaration.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

Based on review of documentation; the provider did not ensure that emergency evacuation procedures were practiced monthly.

“Evidence: The provider did not have documentation of monthly emergency evacuation procedures.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

Based on review of documentation; the provider did not implement a semi-annual shelter in place drill.

“Evidence: The provider did not have documentation of a semi-annual shelter in place drill.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-B.

Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain a fingerprint-based background check report every five years from the date of the last check.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #2 had a fingerprint-based background check dated 02/27/19.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

Based on review of five child records, the provider did not 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 for Child #2, with a start date of 02/18/21, contained documentation of immunizations dated 03/03/22.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Based on record review and provider interview; the provider did not ensure that all caregivers obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of annual training.

“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not contain documentation of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Based on observation the provider did not ensure small electrical appliances were unplugged when not in use.

“Evidence: In the kitchen a toaster oven and coffee machine were plugged in and not in use.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Based on review of five children’s records, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed with the parent the emergency contact information annually for each child and obtained the parent’s signature acknowledging the review.

“Evidence: The record for Child #1, with a start date of 08/22/22, Child #2, with a start date of 02/18/21, and Child #3, with a start date of 08/23/22, does not have documentation of an annual review with parent signature.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Based on a review of records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screening, every two years from the date of the initial screening.

“Evidence: The last documented TB test for Caregiver #1 is dated 09/13/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record.

“Evidence: There were seven children in attendance and there was no documentation of attendance at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

Based on observation and interview with the provider, the provider did not have documentation of a menu for the current week.

“Evidence: There was no menu for the current week.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

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

“Based on review of two household member records it was determined that not all household member records contained documentation of a central registry check within 30 days of the person becoming 14 years old. Evidence: Household Member A (DOB: 12/05/2007) did not have documentation of a central registry check on file.”

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

8VAC20-800-100-A

“Based on review of six children’s records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first thirty days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 03/16/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

8VAC20-800-280

“Based on observation of the outdoor play area it was determined that not all potentially poisonous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: A can of bug spray was observed on the back patio next to the sliding glass door and accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

8VAC20-800-320-H

“Based on observation of the outdoor play area it was determined that not all flammable and combustible materials were inaccessible to children. Evidence: Two propane tanks were observed on the back patio accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-H.

8VAC20-800-340-C

“Based on observation of the bathroom used for children it was determined that not all of the required components were available. Evidence: The bathroom used for children did not have paper towels for drying hands after handwashing.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-340-C.

8VAC20-800-500-C

“Based on observation of the playground area it was determined that not all stationary playground equipment was placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed a lawn mower, stacked wood, and a trailer located directly behind the swings of the playground structure.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-500-C.

8VAC20-800-570-A

“Based on observation of the family day home it was determined that the provider failed to ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Evidence: The provider was observed caring for 8 children ages, 7 months, 11 months, 2 years, 2 years, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, and 7 years for a total of 19 points. It was reported that the provider’s assistant had gone home for the day.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-570-A.

22.1-289.035-B-2

“Based on interview it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a determination letter based on fingerprinting before the first day of employment. Evidence: There was not a record for Staff A (start date: 06/01/2022) containing documentation of a fingerprint determination letter on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

8VAC20-770-60-B

“Based on interview it was determined that not all staff records contained documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation before the first day of employment. Evidence: There was not a record for staff A (start date: 06/01/2022) containing documentation of a sworn statement or affirmation.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

8VAC20-800-100-A

“Based on review of three children’s records it was determined that not all records contained documentation of a physical within the first 30 days of enrollment. Evidence: Child A (start date: 03/16/2022) did not have documentation of a physical on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

8VAC20-800-120-A

“Based on interview it was determined that the provider did not maintain a record for each caregiver. Evidence: There was not a record maintained at the family day home for staff A. Staff A was observed assisting staff B, caring for 12 children for 30 minutes while the provider was tending to an offsite emergency.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-A.

8VAC20-800-260-C

“Based on observation it was determined that portable wading pools that were not in use were not always emptied and stored away during the family day home’s operating hours. Evidence: A portable wading pool was observed blown up and filled with water during the family day home’s hours of operation. It was reported that the portable wading pool is only used for personal use and not for children attending the family day home program.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-260-C.

8VAC20-800-500-C

“Based on observation of the playground area it was determined that not all stationary playground equipment was placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. Evidence: The LI (licensing inspector) observed slides directly below the rock wall of the playground structure as well as a lawn mower, stacked wood, and a trailer located directly behind the swings of the playground structure.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-500-C.

8VAC20-800-690-D

“Based on observation and interview it was determined that children were not always diapered on a nonabsorbent surface that can be cleaned and sanitized. Evidence: Through interviews it was determined that children are not diapered on a changing pad.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.