Stefani Penaranda

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 11/15/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

The provider is required to obtain background checks from any state in which a staff member has resided in the preceding five years.

“The provider did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #3, who has been employed for more than a month and was working with children at the time of the inspection. In addition the sex offender search from one state was completed 50 days after their start date.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

Wood-burning fireplaces shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider.

“The provider’s most recent fireplace inspection occurred on 06/19/2024, and was overdue by 5 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-G.

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

“The most recent immunizations for Child #1 (age 16 months) were overdue by 4 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children.

“Poisonous cleaning chemicals were on the back of the toilet, on a low shelf in the hallway, and in a wet mop dispenser in the play area.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280. From a complaint.

The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations.

“The provider’s license allows for a capacity of 12, with a zoning stipulation that includes any resident children be included in that capacity. The provider stated there are times when the resident children are with the children in the family day home, totaling 14 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-30-A. From a complaint.

The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.

“There were attendance records on the date of inspection for the current and previous day of care. The provider did not take written attendance during the time period of February 1, 2025 - March 14, 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A. From a complaint.

An infant child who falls asleep in a play space other than his own crib, shall be moved promptly to his designated sleeping space.

“Child #9 was sleeping in a rocking infant seat in the play area from 1:00 pm to 1:20 pm during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-590-B. From a complaint.

A child’s record shall contain first and last dates of attendance.

“The family day home did not have last dates of attendance listed for child #16, child #17, child #18, and child #19.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B. From a complaint.

Infants shall spend no more than 30 minutes of consecutive time during waking hours confined in a high chair.

“Child #3 was in a high chair for 37 minutes without being moved.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-600-B. From a complaint.

The family day home shall schedule snacks and meals so there is no more than three hours between meal times.

“During the inspection, the provider stated lunch time was at 1:00 pm, the schedule on the wall listed lunch time at 12:30 pm, and the previous meal time was at approximately 10:00 am. As of 1:30 pm, at the end of the inspection, the children had still not eaten lunch.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-870-C. From a complaint.

8VAC20-800-320-G

“Based on observation and interview, a wood burning fireplace and associated chimney was not inspected annually. Evidence: Provider did not have a fireplace inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-G.

8VAC20-800-780-B

“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not obtain parent’s signed acknowledgment of annual review of emergency contact information and the parent’s written authorization for emergency medical care. Evidence: Child #1 (1st day 3/1/22) file did not contain signature/date of annual review of emergency information.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

8VAC20-800-90-C

“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations per guidelines. Evidence Child #2 (DOB: 7/2020, last immunization dated 2/2022) and Child #3 (DOB: 10/2021, last immunization 1/2023).”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

8VAC20-800-980-A

“Based on record review, interview and observation the provider did not obtain written permission to go off premises. Evidence: 1. The provider and children were not on premises at arrival of inspector 2. Children’s records did not contain and provider acknowledged written permission from parents to be taken off of the premises had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-A.

Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child enrolled within 30 days of attendance.

“Evidence: Child #2’s record does not contain a physical examination, the child’s first day of attendance was documented as 8/28/2023. Child #3’s record does not contain a physical examination, the child’s first day of attendance was documented as 8/28/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Based on record review, the provider obtained a photocopy of a Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form that contains illegible information.

“Evidence: HH #1’s record contains a copy of a Tuberculosis Screening Report that contains an illegible date making the form unacceptable.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Based on record review, caregivers did not obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.

“Evidence: 1.Staff #1 has 2 certificates on-file totaling 6 hours of annual training. 2.Staff #2’s record did not contain any certificates to verify their hours of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

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

“Evidence: In the napping room, two white cribs had chipped/peeling paint along the railings of the cribs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Based on record review, children’s records did not all contain required information.

“Evidence: 1.Child #1’s record is missing work phone numbers for both parents, and the house number and street name for both emergency contacts. 2.Child #4’s record is missing the child’s medical insurance policy number. 3.Child #5’s record is missing work phone numbers for both parents, the house number and street name for one emergency contact and the child’s medical insurance policy number.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Based on review of children’s records, the provider did not have documentation that parents were provided in writing required information before the child’s first day of attendance.

“Evidence: Child#2’s record was missing provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

Based on record review, the family day home did not have documentation that each child’s proof of identity was verified within seven days of the child’s first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1.Child#3’srecord did not have documentation that the provider verified the child’s proof of identity within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance. The child’s first day of attendance was documented as 8/28/2023. 2.Child#5’srecord did not have documentation that the provider verified the child’s proof of identity within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance. The child’s first day of attendance was documented as 10/9/2023. ,”

Rule 8VAC20-800-80-A.

Based on record review, the provider did not obtain documentation to verify that children have been adequately immunized prior to their first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1.Child #2’s record did not contain immunization records, the child’s first day of attendance was documented as 8/28/2023. 2.Child #3’s record did not contain immunization records, the child’s first day of attendance was documented as 8/28/2023. 3.Child #5’s record did not contain immunization records, the child’s first day of attendance was documented as 10/9/2023.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

Based on record review, the Family Day Home did not obtain Fingerprint results for a staff member prior to their first day of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #2’s record contains Fingerprint results that were completed on 6/9/2022. The staff member’s first day of employments was documented as 6/1/2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on record review, the Family Day Home, did not have a staff member complete a sworn statement or affirmation, prior to their first day of employment.

“Evidence: Staff #2’s record contains a sworn disclosure or affirmation document, that was completed on 6/7/2022. The staff member’s first day of employment was documented as 6/1/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-B.

Based on record review, children’s records did not all contain required information.

“Evidence: Child #4’s record is missing 1 of 2 required emergency contacts.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Based on observation, children’s hands were not washed before eating.

“Evidence: The caregivers were observed placing three children in high chairs and giving each child a snack without washing their hands.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-680-B.

Based on record review, the Family Day Home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: Child #5’s record contains an immunization documentation that was last updated on 1/8/2022.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

Based on observation and interview, the provider does not have a landline telephone.

“Evidence: The provider does no longer have an operable landline telephone in the home.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-330-A.

Based on direct observation and record review, the family day home did not ensure that the total number of children receiving care at one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.

“Evidence: During the inspection there were 13 children in care. The capacity for the family day home is 12 children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-40-A.

Based on observation and interviews, the Provider did not ensured that caregivers follow the point system to avoid exceeding 16 points per caregiver.

“Evidence: On the day of the inspection from 10:50am- 11:30am, there were two caregivers with 13 (non-resident) children in care, totaling 33 points.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-570-A.

Based on observation, the family day home (FDH) did not maintain a nonabsorbent surface for diapering.

“Evidence: The diaper changing pad had a small hole or tear in the surface, making it absorbent.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-D.

Based on record review, the family day home did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Evidence: Child #4’s record contains an immunization record that was last updated on 8/28/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.