Kim Mayo

All caregivers shall have within 90 days of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval, current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.

“Caregiver #1 had a current CPR certification that was obtained online and did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”

Rule 8VAC20-790-250-D-1.

The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day.

“The provider did not have a written record of children attendance each day from 7/28/25 to 7/31/2025.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

Special written permission shall 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 shall specify destination, duration of trip, and driver, if the child is to be transported.

“The provider did not have written permission for child #1 who was taken on a field trip on 7/29/25.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-B.

Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.

“The annual review and signed acknowledgement for child #1 was over 5 months overdue. The annual review and signed acknowledgement for child #2 was over 3 months overdue.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-780-B.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.

“Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent inspection were not observed in the home. 2. The provider acknowledged that the findings were not posted.”

Rule 22.1-289.011-F.

Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure to keep a written record of children in attendance each day as required.

“Evidence: 1. A record of attendance was not available on 7/31/2024. 2. The provider acknowledged that attendance had not been documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-50-A.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that medications for household members were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.

“Evidence: 1. A bottle of Tylenol and a bottle of Aspirin were observed in an unlocked cabinet above the stove in the kitchen. 2. The provider acknowledged that the household medications were not locked.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-730-D.

Based on a review of records, the provider did not ensure that documentation of all required information was provided in writing prior to attending.

“Evidence: The records for child #2 (enrolled: 10/13/23) and child #4 (enrolled: 1/04/23) did not have provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-70-A.

Based on record review, the provider did not obtain a Report of Tuberculosis Screening, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department.

“Evidence: The record for staff #1 did not have documentation of a current Tuberculosis Screening.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

8VAC20-800-280

“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates were stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the bathroom children use, there were cleaning chemicals such as Lysol, Ajax, and Alcohol wipes located in a bottom cabinet accessible to children.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

Based on a review of children’s records and interview, the provider failed to maintain an up-to-date record for each child enrolled.

“Evidence: Child #4 (enrolled: 1/04/23) did not have a record.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-60-A.

Based on documentation review, the provider did not document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan, annually.

“Evidence: The last update, in writing was dated 09/01/22. The provider stated that the plan had not been reviewed.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-B.

Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that required repeat background checks were completed every 5 years.

“Evidence: 1. The record for Provider #1did not have an updated fingerprint-based national criminal background check every 5 years.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-A.

22VAC40-665-230-H

“Based on review of caregiver records, the provider did not ensure completion of the Annual Virginia Health and Safety Updated training. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1, did not have documentation of the required training.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-230-H.

Based on record review, the provider did not obtain the required hours of annual training.

“Evidence: The record for caregiver #1 documented 9.5 hours of continuing education. Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

Based on review of the emergency plan, an annual review was not completed.

“Evidence: 1. The emergency plan did not have an annual review documented. 2. The provider stated that the annual review had not been done.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-800-B.

Based on review of one caregiver’s record and interview, the vendor did not ensure caregivers who work directly with children complete the department’s health and safety update course.

“Evidence: The record for Caregiver #1 did not contain documentation of the annual health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 acknowledged the annual training had not been completed during the virtual inspection.”

Rule 22VAC40-665-230-H.