Jeysel Jarquin

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“An updated TB screening for Caregiver #2 was not completed and was overdue by 12 weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.

“The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 5 and there were 7 children in care during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-40-A.

Children’s records are required to contain proof of the child’s age and identity.

“The record for Child #1 and Child #4 were missing the proof of the child’s age and identity. Both children were present during the inspection and had been in care for over eight months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing.

“The parents of Children #2, #3 and #4 were not provided in writing the provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. The children had been in care for seven months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-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.

“Records for children #2, #3, and #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #2 ‘s annual review was overdue by nine months. Children #3 and #5’s annual review was overdue by seven months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Assistant provider records shall contain two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency that were checked before employment.

“Caregiver B’s record did not contain documentation of two references. References were overdue by 21 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-B.

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Children’s records are required to contain the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance. The record for Child #1 was missing the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for four months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review.

“The records for Child #1 and Child #5 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and Child #2 had been in care for over 15 months.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Based on record review the provider did not obtain documentation of the physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: The record for child #1 (DOE 2/5/24)did not contain documentation of a physical at the time of inspection. 2. The record for child #2 (DOE 3/16/24) did not contain documentation of a current physical at the time of inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Based on record review and interview the provider failed to obtain from each caregiver a tuberculosis screening dated within the last 30 days prior to date of hire.

“Evidence: The documentation for TB test of caregiver #2 (DOH 4/01/24) was dated 9/01/23. The provider acknowledged the TB was older than 30 days prior to date of hire.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-170-B.

Based on record review the childs record did not contain required emergency information.

“Evidence: The record for child #1 did not contain the work address for the parent and the address of one emergency contact.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

8VAC20-800-280

“Based on observation, potentially poisonous materials, cleaning agents and disinfectants are accessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet under the kitchen sink had poisonous materials and cleaning supplies store inside that were accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

8VAC20-800-320-I

“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not have smoke detectors on each level of the home. Evidence: 1. The provider did not have smoke detectors on the basement level.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-I.

8VAC20-800-430-B

“Based on observation of the provider’s home, a pressure mounted gate is used as a protective barrier at the stair openings. Evidence: The pressure mounted gate was installed at the stair opening in the basement that leads upstairs. Hard mounted gates are required.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-430-B.