Bernarda Torrez

22.1-289.036-B-4

“The provider is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The provider did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state. Caregiver #4 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.036-B-3

“The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to the caregiver's first day of employment. Caregiver #4 did not have documentation of a search of the central registry being completed. Caregiver #4 was working with children at the time of the inspection.”

22.1-289.036-B-2

“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #4 did not have a completed national criminal background check, and was caring for children at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-800-50-C

“Information contained in a child's record shall be privileged and confidential. A child record and immunizations for a child were visible on the provider's bulletin board in the play area.”

8VAC20-800-170-A

“Providers must obtain a current tuberculosis screening from a caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children. There was no tuberculosis screening for Caregiver #4, who was caring for children at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“A child's record shall contain the name, address, and telephone numbers of two designated emergency contacts and the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for Child #1 was missing an address for both emergency contacts, and did not have a policy number listed for their medical insurance.”

8VAC20-800-120-B

“Assistants' records did not contain all required information. The record for Caregiver #4 did not contain a verification of age and date of hire.”

8VAC20-800-750-B

“When topical skin products are used, the product shall be inaccessible to children. 6 bottles of insect repellent were on top of low shelf, accessible to children.”

22.1-289.036-B-1

“The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the caregiver's first day of employment. There was not a completed sworn statement for Caregiver #4, who was caring for children at the time of the inspection.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregivers #1, #2, and #3 were completed 45 days after the previous TB screening expiration date.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“A child's record shall contain the name, office address and telephone number of the child's physician, and the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record for child #2 did not contain the office address or telephone number of the child's physician, nor did it contain the policy number for the child's medical insurance.”

22.1-289.011-F

“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 02/28/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”

8VAC20-800-280

“Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. Disinfecting spray, disinfecting wipes, and insect repellant were all on low shelves, within reach of children.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on child record review, child records did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #3 record contained information for only one emergency contact. 2. Child #2 and child #3 record did not contain a first date of attendance.”

8VAC20-800-50-A

“Based on observation and interview with the provider, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The last date attendance was recorded was on 7/26/24.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of household members, the provider has not obtained a current TB screening every 2 years from the last screening. Evidence: Household #1 TB screening is 7/2/2021, has not been updated. Household #2 does not have a updated TB screening in the record. The original TB screening was not available to be reviewed.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Repeat Violation, Systemic Deficiency: Based on child record review, 1 child's file did not have 2 emergency name, address and phone number for an emergency contact. Evidence: Child # 1, date of enrollment 10/4/2023 does not have a second name, address and phone number to contact in case of an emergency.”

8VAC20-800-70-B

“Based on a review of children records, the provider has not obtained the parent's written acknowledgement for the Family Day Home policies and procedures. Evidence: Child #2, date of enrollment 1/2/2024 does not have all the required written acknowledgement forms from the parent.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of children records, some children records did not contain all the required information. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 7/1/2022 is missing parent authorization for medical care. Child #2, first day of attendance 7/5/2022 is missing physical examination.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of caregiver record and caregiver interview, the provider has not obtained a current Tuberculosis screening for a caregiver every two years from the date of the last screening. Evidence: Caregiver #3 TB screening was dated 7/29/2021 and has not been updated 2 years from the date of 7/29/2021.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observation, areas and furnishings of the family day home, are not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: Two of the adult pink chairs against the wall has a screw that is loose which could possibly cause a pinching hazard to the children in care.”

8VAC20-800-90-C

“Repeat Violation Based on a review of children records, the family day home has not obtained documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3, date of birth 5/7/2022 does not have documentation of updated immunizations every 6 months. Child's last documented immunization was 5/2022.”

8VAC20-800-90-C

“Based on a review of children records, the family day home has not obtained documentation of additional immunizations once every 6 months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #3, date of birth 5/7/2022 does not have documentation of updated immunizations every 6 months. Child's last documented immunization was 5/2022.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on a review of children records, some children records did not contain all the required information. Evidence: Child #1, date of first attendance 7/1/2022 is missing parent authorization for medical care. Child #2, first day of attendance 7/5/2022 is missing physical examination.”

8VAC20-800-490

“Based on observation and provider interview, the climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing equipment over 18 inches was over bare floor. Evidence: The indoor climber equipment which measured approximately 4 1/2 feet tall was over bare floor. From the floor to the platform of the slide measured approximately 2 feet but 2 sides of the climber had wooden rod steps and rock steps that went as high as 4 1/2 feet high. The children, ages 19 months- 2 years were observed climbing on this equipment with a caregiver directly supervising.”