Mercy Brito

8VAC20-800-170-B

“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of hire, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of hire. Caregiver #1 TB was dated five months prior to date of hire and has been employed for one week.”

8VAC20-800-260-F

“Based on observation, hot tubs and spas were not covered with safety covers while children were in care. Evidence: 1.The hot tub was not covered with a safety cover while the children were in care.”

8VAC20-800-260-B

“Based on observation and interview, a nonclimbable barrier at least four feet high such as, but not limited to, a fence or impenetrable hedge did not surround outdoor play areas located within 30 feet of drowning hazards such as, but not limited to, inground swimming or wading pools, ponds, or fountains not enclosed by safety fences. Evidence: 1. In the backyard, a large uncovered hot tub was not enclosed by a safety fence. The gate was open and unlocked leaving the hot tub accessible to the children. 2. Ten children and two caregivers were observed within 20 feet of the hot tub in the backyard. 3. Caregiver #1 and #2 confirmed the gate was left opened and unlocked.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and interview, the family day home did not ensure areas and furnishings inside the family day home were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the nap room, near the crib in the back corner, thumb tacks were located in the wall, within reach of children when the crib is in use. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that the crib is occupied by a 2 year old during nap time. 3. Caregiver #2 acknowledged the location of the thumb tacks.”

8VAC20-800-50-A

“Based on record review and interview, the family day home did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. On the date of inspection, the number of children in care did not match the attendance record. 2. Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 acknowledged that there were 10 children in care at the time of inspection and only 8 children documented on the attendance record.”

22.1-289.035-A

“Based on record review, the family day home did not ensure that all caregivers have the result of a fingerprint based national criminal history search and sworn statement every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Caregiver #1(date of hire: 08/19/2019) contains documentation of a fingerprint based national criminal history search that expired 06/24/2024. 2. The record for Caregiver #1 contains documentation of a sworn statement that expired 07/08/2024.”

8VAC20-800-260-E

“REPEAT VIOLATION: Based on observation and interview, other containers of liquid accessible to children were not emptied immediately after use. Evidence: 1. In the backyard, where the children play, the water table (not in use) was filled with approximately 1 inch of water. 2. Caregiver #2 acknowledged the water in the water table.”

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the current license was posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: 1) The new license was not posted. The license posted was dated December 2023.”

8VAC20-800-260-E

“Based on observation, other containers of liquid accessible to children was not emptied immediately after use. Evidence: 1) On the outside play area, the water table (not in use) was filled with approximately 3 inches of water and dirt.”

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1) On the outside play area, the top of the large slide on the gray climbing structure was cracked, exposing sharp pieces of plastic. The slide was not secured to the climbing structure. The provider confirmed that the slide did not come with the climbing structure. 2) On the outside play area, the play house was cracking around 2 of 2 windows exposing pinch points. 3) On the outside play area, the climbing structure with the pink slide was missing a part to keep the structure sturdy. 4) On the outside play area, the climbing structure with the yellow slide was cracking at the top where children stand and sit to go down the slide. The cracks were exposing pinch points. 5) On the outside play area, the Sportspower Deluxe Saucer Swing was not set up on a level surface. The manufacture safety warning requires installation on a level surface. 6) On the outside play area, there was a wooden cut out area for piping between the deck and the ground that exposed a head entrapment of approximately 12 inches by 7 inches. This area was accessible to children.”

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain for each adult household member, a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: 1) Household member #4's most recent TB screening expired on 8/18/23. A subsequent TB screening was not obtained every two years.”

8VAC20-800-920

“Based on observation, the menu posted for the current one-week period was not dated. Evidence: 1) The menu provided for review was posted on the bulletin board at the entrance of the family home day care and was not dated to reflect the current one week period. 2) The provider confirmed that the menu posted is posted monthly.”

8VAC20-800-280

“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1) Hand sanitizer (Keep out of reach of children) was observed in the main play area on a toy shelf by the gate to the stairs. The hand sanitizer was accessible to children. 2) 3 bottles of shaving cream(Keep out of reach of children) were observed on a supply shelf within reach of children. 3) Cleaning wipes and sprays (Keep out of reach of children) were observed in an unlocked cabinet, under the childrens bathroom sink. A step stool was located in front of the cabinet.”

8VAC20-800-320-A

“Based on observation, not all small electrical appliances were unplugged while not in use. Evidence: 1) A electric kettle was plugged in and unattended in the upstairs kitchen area.”

22.1-289.058

“Based on observation, the child day program did not ensure that a carbon monoxide detector was installed in a building that was built before 2015, that houses a child day program that serves preschool-age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1) A carbon monoxide detector was not in the home. 2) The provider confirmed that the home did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”