Madhuri Peddi

Children’s records are required to contain the policy number of the child’s medical insurance.

“The record for Child #3, who has been in care for over five months, was missing the policy number of the child’s medical insurance.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

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.

“The record for Child #2 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #2’s record was 31 days overdue for an annual review. of the emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner.

“Children #1, #3, and #4?s food containers that were brought from home were not labeled in a way that identified the owners.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-890.

Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

“During the inspection, mouse droppings were observed on the floor of the basement closet and utility closet. A mouse was also found on a sticky trap in the utility closet.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“The violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 9/10/2024, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

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

“Castor oil and aloe vera gel were on a window ledge in the kitchen behind four highchairs that children use. Both items were labeled keep out of reach of children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Repeat violation

“Small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used. A coffee maker, air fryer, and food processor were observed plugged in when not in use.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter shall be installed on all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age.

“A surge protector located between the patio door and a couch was missing three protective covers. An outlet next to the fireplace was missing one protective cover. The kitchen island had an outlet that was missing one protective cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-B.

Pressure-mounted gates shall not be used as protective barriers at stair openings.

“The stairway leading to the 1st floor of the home had a pressure-mounted gate that was tied around several staircase balusters to hold it in place.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.

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.

“Records for Child #1 and Child #3 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and Child #3 had been in care for over a year without any annual review.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years.

“Child #2, 21 months old, last documented immunization was over 17 months ago. Child #4, 10 months old, last documented immunization was over 9 months ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

Based on observation and interview, sharp objects were accessible to children.

“Evidence: 4 knives were found in the kitchen cabinet drawer that was accessible to children. The drawer did not have a locking mechanism.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-290.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure all flammable and combustible materials such as oil and grease products were stored in an area inaccessible to children.

“Evidence: There was a large container of canola oil kept on the floor in the kitchen behind four children’s high chairs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-H.

Based on observation and interview, children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision had access to stairs.

“Evidence: A stairway leading to the third floor of the home did not contain a barrier or gate blocking children’s access to the stairs.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-A.

Based on observation, meals and snacks brought from home were not labeled with the child’s name and date.

“Evidence: A child’s lunch box was not labeled with the child’s name or date.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-890.

Based on record review and caregiver interview, the caregiver does not have a current certification in CPR.

“Evidence: Caregiver #1’s most recent CPR certification, dated 9/7/2022, is an online class certification. The Caregiver did not complete the required in-person hands-on course.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-3.

Based on record review and caregiver interview, the caregiver does not have a current certification in First Aid.

“Evidence: Caregiver #1’s most recent First Aid certification, dated 9/7/2022, is an online class certification. The Caregiver did not complete the required in-person hands-on course.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-4.

Based on observation and caregiver interview, small electrical appliances were not unplugged when not being used.

“Evidence: An air fryer in the kitchen was plugged in and not being used.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

Based on observation, an area outside of the family day home was not maintained in a safe condition.

“Evidence: The first step leading to the front door of the family day home is missing 5 bricks, creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Based on record review and interview, before the child’s first day of attendance, parents were not provided in writing the family day home’s policies for termination of care.

“Evidence: Child #1 (start date: 8/8/2022) and child #2’s (start date: 9/26/2022) records did have written documentation of the family day home’s policies for termination of care.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on a review of children’s records, it was determined that one record does not contain all required information. Evidence: Child record B does not include documentation showing that the parent completed an annual review of the contact information. This record was most recently reviewed by the parent on 1/6/2021.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.