Malalai Safi

Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course.

“1. The provider obtained 0 hours of training in 2025. 2. The provider did not complete the department’s annual health and safety update course in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision.

“There was a knife block with knives in it on the kitchen counter. The children have access to the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-260-D.

Evacuation procedures shall be practiced at least monthly.

“Evacuation procedures were not practiced in August of 2025 or September of 2025.”

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

Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced twice a year.

“Shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-430-A-2.

Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.

“Lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-430-A-3.

The provider failed to meet the criteria on the health and safety checklist at the time of the monitoring visit.

“1. An emergency evacuation drill was not conducted in August of 2025 or September of 2025. 2. There was a space heater plugged in and running in the area where the children were present. There was not a barrier around the space heater. 3. There was a knife block with knives in it on the counter in the kitchen. The children have access to the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-850-110-C.

The provider shall maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in care that contains all of the required items.

“The record for child #2, did not contain the name, address and telephone number of each parent or other responsible person or persons; the name, address and telephone number of each parent’s place of employment and their work hours; previous school’s and daycares attended; or the name of the parent’s hospitalization plan and number or medical assistance plan, if applicable.”

Rule 8VAC20-850-90-C.

The provider shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year.

“The provider did not maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-430-B.

Based on record review, the vendor failed to maintain the required information for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1, date of enrollment 08/05/2024, did not contain the required information. a. The record did not contain the name, home address, and telephone number for each parent who has custody. b. The record did not contain the name, address, and telephone number of at least one person designated by the parent to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. c. The record did not contain information on allergies or intolerances to food, medication, or other substances, and actions to be taken in an emergency situation. d. The record did not contain the names of persons other than the custodial parent who are authorized to pick up the child. e. The record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and parent cannot be reached immediately. f. The record did not contain written authorization to administer prescription or nonprescription medications.

Rule 8VAC20-790-190-B.

8VAC20-790-170-G

“Based on record review, and interview, the vendor failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The record for child #2 indicated that the child has a food allergy. Interview revealed that the vendor did not have a current written list of all children’s allergies.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-170-G.

8VAC20-790-190-B-12

Rule 8VAC20-790-190-B-12.

8VAC20-790-280-A

“Based on observation, the vendor failed to ensure that running water does not exceed 120 degrees F. Evidence: The water temperature in the bathroom was 150 degrees F.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-280-A.

8VAC20-790-390-E

“Based on observation, and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that the diapering surface is nonabsorbent and washable and cleaned and sanitized after each use. Evidence: The diaper table had a folded cotton blanket on top. There was not a nonabsorbent pad on the diaper table. The vendor acknowledged that the diaper table did not have a nonabsorbent pad that can be cleaned and sanitized after each use.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-390-E.

8VAC20-790-400-H

“Based on observation, the vendor failed to keep household medication in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The household medication was in an unlocked cabinet in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-400-H.

8VAC20-790-410-B

“Based on interview, the vendor failed to maintain the required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: The vendor did not have a working, battery operated radio.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-410-B.