Ana Villatoro

Information contained in a child’s record shall be privileged and confidential.

“The supplemental page from the most recent inspection on 4/29/2026 containing confidential information was posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-C.

Small electrical appliances such as toasters, blenders, can openers, and irons shall be unplugged unless being used by the caregiver or with children under close supervision.

“The blender, that was not being used, was plugged into the wall outlet in the kitchen.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-320-A.

The following telephone numbers shall be posted in a visible area close to the telephone: 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical responders; the person responsible for emergency backup care as required; and the regional poison control center.

“The telephone numbers for the local emergency responders (9-1-1), person responsible for emergency backup care, and the poison control center were not posted.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-790.

When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated.

“The menu posted was not dated.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-920.

Caregivers must be able to speak, read, and write in English as necessary to carry out assigned job responsibilities, and communicate effectively.

“Caregiver A was not able to communicate effectively during the licensing inspection.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-130.

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

“The emergency procedures drill for January 2026 was not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

The general written permission slip obtained from the parents must specify destination, duration of trip, and driver, if the child is to be transported.

“The permission slip on file for Child A, B, C, and D did not specify the destination that the children were taken to on a daily basis.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-A.

The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The sworn statement for Caregiver 4, was dated two weeks after October 7, 2025.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-1. From a complaint.

Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The national criminal background check for Caregiver 4, was dated 8 days after October 7, 2025.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2. From a complaint.

The provider must request a search of the central registry (CRS) prior to the employee’s first day of employment.

“The CRS for Caregiver 4, was dated 14 days after October 7, 2025.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-3. From a complaint.

COMPLAINT RELATED The provider will ensure that during transportation of children that no child is left unattended inside or outside a vehicle.

“On October 7, 2025 the parent of Child A found their child left unattended in a motor vehicle parked in the Provider’s driveway.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-1010. From a complaint.

The provider will maintain a record for each caregiver.

“On October 7, 2025 Caregiver 4 was left alone to care for and transport children. The Provider did not have a record for Caregiver 4.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-A. From a complaint.

COMPLAINT RELATED The provider will ensure that the home’s activities, services, and facilities are conducive to the welfare of children in care.

“~On October 7, 2025 Caregiver 4 pulled into Provider’s driveway and dropped off two children to Caregiver 2. Caregiver 2 took Child B into the home and was unaware that Child A was still in the vehicle. Parent of Child A arrived approximately 10 minutes later to find the child in the vehicle.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-30-E. From a complaint.

COMPLAINT RELATED A caregiver will be physically present on site and provide direct care and supervision of each child at all times. This includes awareness of and responsibility for each child in care, including being near enough to intervene if needed.

“On October 7, 2025, Caregiver 2 left Child A unattended in a motor vehicle, for approximately 5-10 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-560-A. From a complaint.

The provider must give parents prior notice when a substitute provider will be caring for the children.

“The provider had a substitute provider present for approximately 5 hours on October 7, 2025, without notifying parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-650-C. From a complaint.

Before the child’s first day of attendance, the provider will obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information regarding family day home operations and administration.

“There was not a signed parent acknowledgement form on file for Child A who had been in care for over 1 month.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-70-B. From a complaint.

The general written permission obtained from parent of each child must include the driver of the vehicle.

“Caregiver 4 was not listed as a driver on the permission slip signed by the parents of children who regularly receive transportation to and from school.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-A. From a complaint.

Special written permission will be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child on special field trips (those not regularly scheduled). The written special permission will specify destination, duration of trip, and driver, if the child is to be transported.

“On October 7, 2025 Caregiver 4 drove Child A and B to another location for approximately 3 hours without prior written permission from the parents.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-B. From a complaint.

A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.

“An updated TB screening for provider and household member 1 was completed three months past due date.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition.

“There were two razors on the bathroom sink, accessible to the children in care.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

8VAC20-800-180-A

“Based on a review of records, one caregiver record did not contain documentation of a current report of Tuberculosis Screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Caregiver B’s negative screening result available for review is dated 3/24/22. (expired)”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

8VAC20-790-180-B

“Based on the vendor’s statement, no written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs has been maintained. Evidence: There is no written record of children’s attendance for children that are picked up by the vendor after school and transported to their homes. There are 3, sometimes 4, children transported daily from school to their homes. (Children 1,2,3, 4)”

Rule 8VAC20-790-180-B.

8VAC20-790-250-F

“Based on a record review, staff did not complete the required annual health and safety update training course. Evidence: 2 of 2 records reviewed did not have documentation of the updated training course. Both records contained documentation of 5/24/22. (Vendor A, Caregiver B)”

Rule 8VAC20-790-250-F.

22.1-289.011-F

“Based on observation, the most recent Inspection paperwork was not posted. Evidence: The documents posted were from the inspection on 6/1/22. The most recent inspection was 1/30/23.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

8VAC20-800-280

“Based on observation, potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents were not stored inaccessible to children. Evidence: Toilet bowl cleaner was stored in the cabinet under the sink in the bathroom, unlocked.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

8VAC20-800-1000

“Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that the vehicle used for transportation: 1. Meets the safety standards set by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles. Evidence: The inspection sticker on the vehicle is dated 5/22 (expired).”

Rule 8VAC20-800-1000.

8VAC20-800-120-B

“Based on a review of records, on staff record does not contain documentation of all required components. Evidence: 1 staff record reviewed did not contain: *1of 2 required references. (One reference was provided by a relative) *Documentation of education and experience. (Staff 1)”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-B.

8VAC20-800-460-C

“Based on a review of records, the dogs are not vaccinated for rabies. Evidence: 2 of 2 dog rabies vaccinations reviewed were expired. *Dog 1 - vaccination expired 12/19/21. *Dog 2 - vaccination expired 12/27/21.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-460-C.