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A child’s information shall include permission to transport child if the vendor provides transportation and permission for field trips.

“During the inspection, two children were observed being transported by the provider without documented permission to transport or permission to go on field trips present in the children’s information. They were returning from running an errand at a store according to the provider.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-190-B-14.

Areas and equipment of the family day home, inside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include chipped or peeling paint.

“There were four areas of chipping paint and drywall in the locations within reach of children at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-260-A.

Medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“During the inspection, there were six medications for the caregiver observed in an unlocked kitchen drawer accessible to two children in care, age 23 months and 35 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-400-H.

Repeat Violation: The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.

“There was no daily attendance record at the time of the inspection. The last daily attendance documented was the first week of September but no other documentation was available.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-180-B.

Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting.

“The hands of Child #1, #2, #3 and #4 were not washed with soap and running water after toileting.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-390-A-2.

Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after changing a diaper.

“The caregiver did not wash her hands with soap and running water after changing the diaper of Child #1, #2, #3, and #4.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-390-A-3.

The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use.

“The caregiver did not sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-390-E.

Repeat Violation: Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least monthly.

“Evacuation was not practiced during the month of September.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-430-A-1.

8VAC20-790-180-B

“Based on observation and interview, the vendor did not maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. At the time of inspection, there was not a hard copy record of daily attendance to review. 2. The vendor said she did not have a daily attendance record.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-180-B.

8VAC20-790-270-A

“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas accessible to children Evidence: The cabinet under the kitchen sink had poisonous materials and cleaning supplies stored inside that were accessible to children”

Rule 8VAC20-790-270-A.

8VAC20-790-370-A

“Based on observation, it was determined the linens were not assigned for individual use. Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspection, Child #2 was observed sleeping in the crib. The bedding and linens were not changed and mattress was not cleaned or sanitized after Child #2 finished his nap. 2. During the inspection, Child #3 was placed in the same crib that had previously been used by Child #2. Child #3 slept on the same bedding and linens as Child #2 had slept on.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-370-A.

8VAC20-790-430-A-1

“Based on record review and interview, the emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced at least monthly. Evidence: 1. The emergency evacuation record did not have drills documented for June, July, August and September. The last documented evacuation drill was 05/16/2023. 2. The vendor acknowledged the evacuation drills had not be practiced since May 2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-430-A-1.

8VAC20-790-260-C-2

“Based on observation, protective covers were not installed on electrical outlets in areas used by children of preschool age or younger. Evidence: Two (2) outlets in the main play room did not have protective covers.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-260-C-2.

8VAC20-790-270-A

“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies, such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, and deodorizers were not stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 3 bottles of hydrogen peroxide were stored in bathroom cabinet accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-270-A.

8VAC20-790-390-E

“Based on observation and interview, the diapering surface was not cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. There were no containers available for soap & water and bleach water solution. 2. The provider acknowledged using an alcohol wipe or wet-wipe to clean the diapering surface.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-390-E.

8VAC20-790-400-A-2

“Based on record review and interview, there were no written authorization from the parent to administer nonprescription medication to a child. Evidence: 1. There were no medication authorizations for Child #3 who had 25 different non-prescription medications. 2. The provider acknowledged there were no authorization forms.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-400-A-2.

8VAC20-790-400-C-2

“Based on observation, non-prescription medication cannot be administer unless the medication is labeled with the child’s name and in original container. Evidence: 1. Cough Syrup was not labeled with a child’s name and was not in the original container. 2. Ear Wax Relief was not labeled with a child’s name and was not in the original container. 3. Stuffy Nose & Sinus was not labeled with a child’s name and was not in the original container.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-400-C-2.

8VAC20-790-400-H

“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were 25 non-prescription medications stored in an unlocked plastic bin in the bathroom. 2. The plastic bin was accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-400-H.