Giovanna Valdez

8VAC20-790-250-F

“Based on records reviewed, caregivers did not complete the department's annual health and safety training course (3 hours as required for all childcare subsidy vendors. Evidence: Both caregiver #1 and caregiver #2 last completed the annual course in April 2022.”

22.1-289.036-A

“Based on records reviewed, an adult household member has not obtained a criminal record check every 5 years. Evidence: The criminal record check for household member #1 was completed 8/3/18.”

8VAC20-800-920

“Based on records reviewed, the current menu was not posted in the home. Evidence: The menu posted was dated as August 2023.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observations made, an area of the home was not maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: Dog feces was found to be in the grass area beside the playground equipment where children play in the backyard.”

8VAC20-800-780-B

“Based on records reviewed, 1 of 4 children's records reviewed did not include documentation of the parents annual review of emergency information. Evidence: The record for Child #4 was last reviewed and signed by the parent in September 2022.”

8VAC20-800-810

“Based on records reviewed, the emergency preparedness plan did not document a relocation place away from the home. Evidence: The plan stated the relocation place to be the "middle of the yard."”

8VAC20-800-90-C

“Based on records reviewed, 2 of 4 children's records did not include documentation of immunizations every 6 months until the age of 2 years old. Evidence: 1. The immunizations for Child #4 were dated September 2021 when the child was 4 months old. 2. The immunizations for Child #6 were dated August 2019 when the child was 5 months old.”

8VAC20-790-250-C

“Based on records reviewed and interview conducted it was determined that a caregiver had no received orientation training in the following specific topics within 7-days of the date of employment: playground safety, responsibilities of reporting child abuse/neglect, confidentiality, supervision of children, arrival and dismissal procedures, medication procedures, the emergency preparedness plan, prevention of shake baby syndrome, coping with crying babies, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, safe sleep practices, and prevent cross contamination of food, and food allergies. Evidence: There was no documentation that Assistant #2 was trained in these topics and the provider said that it had not been done.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not include health insurance information. The space for this information was left blank.”

8VAC20-800-120-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. Evidence: The record for Assistant #2 included documentation of 1 reference check being completed.”

8VAC20-800-200-C

“Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of orientation training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training having been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.”

8VAC20-800-320-B

“Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An outlet in the bathroom used by the children did not have a cover, and another in the main daycare room located by the desk area. These outlets were within reach of the children.”

8VAC20-800-830-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a monthly evacuation drill was not practiced. Evidence: There was no evacuation drill recorded for March 2023. The last recorded drill was 2/2/23.”

8VAC20-800-800-C

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of emergency preparedness plan training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation that the training had been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.”

8VAC20-790-250-C

“Based on records reviewed and interview conducted it was determined that a caregiver had no received orientation training in the following specific topics within 7-days of the date of employment: playground safety, responsibilities of reporting child abuse/neglect, confidentiality, supervision of children, arrival and dismissal procedures, medication procedures, the emergency preparedness plan, prevention of shake baby syndrome, coping with crying babies, prevention of sudden infant death syndrome, safe sleep practices, and prevent cross contamination of food, and food allergies. Evidence: There was no documentation that Assistant #2 was trained in these topics and the provider said that it had not been done.”

8VAC20-800-60-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 children's records did not include required information. Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not include health insurance information. The space for this information was left blank.”

8VAC20-800-120-B

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of at least 2 reference checks. Evidence: The record for Assistant #2 included documentation of 1 reference check being completed.”

8VAC20-800-200-C

“Based on records reviewed and interview conducted, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of orientation training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training having been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.”

8VAC20-800-320-B

“Based on observations made, it was determined that electrical outlets did not have protective covers. Evidence: An outlet in the bathroom used by the children did not have a cover, and another in the main daycare room located by the desk area. These outlets were within reach of the children.”

8VAC20-800-830-A

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that a monthly evacuation drill was not practiced. Evidence: There was no evacuation drill recorded for March 2023. The last recorded drill was 2/2/23.”

8VAC20-800-800-C

“Based on records reviewed, it was determined that 1 of 3 caregiver records did not include documentation of emergency preparedness plan training by the end of the first week of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: There was no documentation that the training had been completed for Assistant #2 who began working 4/2/23. The provider said it was not done.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of caregiver health records, it was determined the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence; 1 - The TB Screening for caregiver A expired on 2/5/2022. 2 - The TB Screening for caregiver B expired on 1/15/2022.”

8VAC20-800-900-A

“Based on caregiver interviews, it was determined that the provider did not prepare one food item in a way to assist in preventing choking. Evidence; The three and four year old children were served hot dogs for lunch today. It was reported that the hot dogs were cut in the middle but they were not cut lengthwise in order to reduce the risk of choking.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of caregiver health records, it was determined the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence; 1 - The TB Screening for caregiver A expired on 2/5/2022. 2 - The TB Screening for caregiver B expired on 1/15/2022.”

8VAC20-800-900-A

“Based on caregiver interviews, it was determined that the provider did not prepare one food item in a way to assist in preventing choking. Evidence; The three and four year old children were served hot dogs for lunch today. It was reported that the hot dogs were cut in the middle but they were not cut lengthwise in order to reduce the risk of choking.”

8VAC20-800-70-A

“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that before each child's first day of attendance, all parents were not provided in writing all required information. Evidence: The record for child B does not include a signed "Provisions of the Emergency Plan" document.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observations, it was determined that one furnishing of the family day home has not been maintained in operable . Evidence: The diaper changing pad has torn in one corner.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The Tuberculosis Screening for the caregiver A expired on 2/5/2022; the Tuberculosis Screening for caregiver B expired on 1/17/2022.”

8VAC20-800-70-A

“Based on a review of children's records, it was determined that before each child's first day of attendance, all parents were not provided in writing all required information. Evidence: The record for child B does not include a signed "Provisions of the Emergency Plan" document.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observations, it was determined that one furnishing of the family day home has not been maintained in operable . Evidence: The diaper changing pad has torn in one corner.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The Tuberculosis Screening for the caregiver A expired on 2/5/2022; the Tuberculosis Screening for caregiver B expired on 1/17/2022.”