Vidya Kumtakar

Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver’s hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.

“The available trashcan required the caregiver to use their hands to open the top.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-690-E.

The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.

“An evacuation drill was not practiced for the month of October.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

8VAC20-800-70-A

“Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: Custodial Parent’s right to be admitted to the family day home any time the child is in care as required by 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia. The Provider stated she did not have that policy and was respecting the other parent’s wishes about the privacy of the children. When asked by a parent to enter she has said “I have to make sure the other parents are comfortable with it.””

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A. From a complaint.

8VAC20-800-140-B-1

“Based on record review, the Provider did not have documentation to demonstrate a high school program completion or the equivalent or (ii) evidence of having met the requirements for admission to an accredited college or university. Evidence: Caregiver A was missing documentation demonstrating the highest level of education.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-1.

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observation, an area of the family day home was not operating in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: The edges around the area rug, in the classroom, were frayed and curled up, creating a tripping hazard.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

8VAC20-800-70-A

“Based on record review, the Provider did not have documentation showing whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1 out of 3 children’s files did not contain the Limited Liability Insurance documentation. The documentation was missing for Child A.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

Based on record review, an employee did not have fingerprinting results.

“Evidence: Staff A did not have complete fingerprinting results on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on observation, unused outlets were not covered with protective covers.

“Evidence: Unused outlets were not covered in the bathroom.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-B.

Based on observation, the family day home did not have a landline telephone.

“Evidence: The family day home did not have a landline telephone.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-330-A.

Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents.

“Evidence: The first aid kid was missing one of two required triangle bandages.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A-1.

Based on interview, a caregiver did not obtain a minimum of sixteen hours of annual training.

“Evidence: Caregiver A stated they did not complete 16 hours of annual training.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Based on record review, a child’s record was missing required information.

“Evidence: The record Child A was missing the provisions of emergency plan and the liability insurance declaration.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Based on observation, the first aid kit was missing required contents.

“Evidence: The first aid kit was missing one of two required triangle bandages.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A-1.

Based on observation, refrigerated bottles were not labeled.

“Evidence: 2 of 4 refrigerated bottles were not correctly labeled.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-960-E.

Based on observation, the most recent license was not prominently displayed.

“Evidence: The most recent license was not displayed in the facility.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-1.

Based on record review, a caregiver did not have complete fingerprinting results on file.

“Evidence: Caregiver B did not have complete fingerprinting results on file.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-B-2.

Based on interview, a record was not maintained for each caregiver.

“Evidence: Caregiver A stated that Caregiver C did not have a record on file.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-A.

Based on record review, an assistant’s record was incomplete.

“Evidence: The record of Caregiver B was missing emergency contact information.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-B.

Based on observation, a child resistant protective cover was no installed in all unused electrical outlets.

“Evidence: An unused outlet located near the table in the main child care area was not covered with a child resistant protective cover.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-B.

Based on observation, a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was not available, operable, and accessible during the family day home’s hours of operation.

“Evidence: The landline telephone was a cordless phone which required electricity to work.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-330-A.

Based on observation, a pillow was used for a child under two years of age.

“Evidence: An infant located in the infant room was in a crib with sleeping on a large u-shaped pillow.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-530-G.

Based on interview, emergency supplies were not in the family day home.

“Evidence: Caregiver A stated she could not locate the first aid kit.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A.

Based on observation, the family day home did not have an emergency preparedness and response plan.

“Evidence: There was no emergency preparedness and response plan on site at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-A.

Based on interview, a menu was not posted in the family day home.

“Evidence: Caregiver A stated she provides food and there was no menu posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Based on observation, bottles were not refrigerated and labeled with the child’s full name and date.

“Evidence: There were bottles on the desk and in cribs that were not labeled with the name of the child and a date.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-960-E.

Based on observation, the findings of the most recent inspection were not posted.

“Evidence: There was no inspection notice posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.