Ms. Chrissy Cooper

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all caregivers complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education within their first 90 days of employment or service. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 did not include documentation of completion of the required Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff . The vendor stated that caregiver #2 had been assisting with the care of the children, as needed, since September of 2021 but had not yet completed this training.”

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor was unable to demonstrate that caregiver #2 had received orientation training with regard to the required topics pertaining to the operation and procedures of the VR daycare. Evidence: There was no documentation to demonstrate that caregiver #2 had received the required orientation training on the operation and procedures for the VR home. The vendor stated that the specific topics required of orientation training had not been conducted but that general information had been shared when caregiver #2 began assisting with the care of the children.”

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. And that the training includes an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: The record for caregiver #2 who the vendor stated had been assisting with the care of children, as needed, since September 2021, contained documentation of CPR training from a trainer who does not include an in-person competency demonstration. The vendor confirmed that the CPR Training for caregiver #2 was completed remotely via computer and did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”

“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that caregivers who work directly with children annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department’s health and safety update course. This training shall be related to child safety, child development, health and safety in the family day home environment, and any required department sponsored training. Evidence: The record for care provider #1 contained only 5 of the required 16 hours of training for the pervious 12 month period (2023 calendar year). The record for care provider #2 did not contain any of the required 16 hours of training for the pervious 12 month period (2023 calendar year). The vendor confirmed that there was not any additional training documentation available for review.”

“Based on a review of records and interview, the Provider did not ensure that All employees / Caregivers undergo a background check in accordance with subsection B prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Evidence: Two Provider / Household Member records were reviewed. The records for Provider #1 had the most recent results of a criminal record check which was dated 5/12/2018, more than 5 years ago. The records for Household Member #2 had the most recent results of a criminal record check which was dated 5/15/2018, more than 5 years ago. The provider confirmed that updated criminal record searches had not yet been requested.”