Ingrit Escobar

In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.

“Caregiver #1 did not have documentation of 16 hours of annual training during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children.

“There was a container of laundry detergent in the daycare area accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

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.

“There were two outlets in the child care area that did not have outlet covers on them.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-B.

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

“There was not written record of children in attendance during the inspection”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

REPEAT VIOLATIONS - A child’s record is required to contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment; name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency; written authorization for emergency medical care; and documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780 B

“Chid 3’s record was missing all of one parent’s work information, missing the other parent’s work phone number, 2nd emergency contact, and signature documenting review of child’s emergency contact. Child 4’s record was missing all of one parent’s work information, missing the other parent’s work phone number, 2nd emergency contact, and emergency medical authorization.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

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

“There was no documentation of emergency evacuation procedures being practiced during December and January.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles.

“A child was observed walking around the daycare area while drinking from a sippy cup.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-900-B.

Stationary outdoor playground equipment shall be placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles.

“There are two swing structures that are less than 2 inches away from the wooden border of the play area.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-500-C.

A child’s record is required to contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment.

“The record for child #1 was missing one parent’s name of employer and work phone number. The record for child #3 was missing both parent’s work address and phone number.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

Within seven business days of the child’s first day of attendance at the family day home, the provider shall obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child.

“The record for child #3 was missing documentation of proof of the child’s age and identity. This documentation was overdue by two weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-80-A.

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

“Child #1’s record was missing the child’s medical insurance policy number.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

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

“The parents of child #1 were not provided in writing the following required information: policies for the administration of medications, whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation, and provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan. The child has been in care for three weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

The provider shall obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration.

“There was no parent acknowledgement available for one child, who has been enrolled in the program for three weeks.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-B.

The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan.

“There was no written emergency preparedness plan available for review during the inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-A.