Karen Cauthorne

8VAC20-800-140-B-3

“Providers licensed after and substitute providers employed after June 30, 2010, shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. The record of caregiver #1contained documentation of CPR that expired seven months and five days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-3.

8VAC20-800-140-B-4

“Providers licensed after and substitute providers employed after June 30, 2010, shall have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. The record of caregiver #1contained documentation of first aid that expired seven months and five days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-4.

8VAC20-800-180-A

“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. The record of caregiver #2 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening that expired seven months and 28 days ago.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

8VAC20-800-210-A

“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. The record of caregiver #1 and caregiver #2, did not contain documentation of completing any of the 16 hours of annual training for the period of January through December 2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

8VAC20-800-280

“Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. There were three cans of paint on the floor in the main childcare area.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

8VAC20-800-240-A

“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The handle to the sliding glass door, used to enter and exit the family day home, is missing.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

Based on review of children’s records, the attendance record and interview, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child.

“Evidence: 1. On August 13, 2024, the inspector observed six children in care. The attendance sheet confirmed six children were signed into care on August 13, 2024. 2. Four children’s records were reviewed, the provider stated she did not have the records for two of the children in attendance (child #5 and child #6) and that the parent was bringing the documentation at pick-up. 3. Attendance records showed the first day of attendance for child #5 and child #6 was August 13, 2024.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-A.

Based on interview, the provider did not obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information for parents.

“Evidence: The provider stated she did not have the parent’s signed acknowledgment of receipt of the parent information for child #5 and child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-B.

Based on review of children’s records, attendance record and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before a child may attend the family day home.

“Evidence: 1. Child #5 and child #6, both in attendance on August 13, 2024, did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. Attendance sheets indicated the first day of attendance for child #5 and child #6 was August 13, 2024. 3. The provider stated she did not have immunizations records for child #5 and child #6.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

Based on a review of records, the provider did not ensure an applicant and an adult household member shall undergo background checks every five years.

“Evidence: 1. The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Applicant #1 was obtained on 12/18/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 09/05/18 and should have been repeated no later than 09/05/23. 2. The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Household Member #1 was obtained on 12/27/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 09/17/18 and should have been repeated no later than 09/17/23.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.