Hearth Record

Ms. Donna Sandiford

A family day home in Richmond, Virginia 23223

1924 Oak Hill Lane, Richmond, Virginia 23223. (804) 421-8572.

Virginia’s own record, on legacy.dss.virginia.gov

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The short answer

The last 24 months 8 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2023. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean4
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

15 inspections on record, the latest on May 21, 2026.

8 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

When those deficiencies happened

8 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2023. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

8 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in its source’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Dec 5, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-100-A

    “Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical exam for C1, enrolled 07/31/2023 was dated 11/15/2023. The record for C2, enrolled 08/16/2023 did not contain a physical examination.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-110-B

    “Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of physical examination and immunizations shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The physical examination and immunizations for C4 were not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-110-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-350-E

    “(Repeat violation) Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the hot water at the sink available to children was maintained within a range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: The inspector tested the hall bathroom sink used by the children in care with a digital thermometer. The hot water temperature registered at 124 degrees.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-350-E.

  • 8VAC20-800-530-F

    “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that no soft bedding shall be used under or around infants. Evidence: C4, an 8-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a crib on top of a contoured soft foam diaper changing pad.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-530-F.

  • 8VAC20-800-830-A

    “Based on review of emergency response drills documentation, the provider failed to ensure that emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. Evidence: The emergency drill documentation did not document emergency response drills being conducted during February and July 2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-90-A

    “Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that each child was adequately immunized accordingly to the requirements of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations prior to attending the family day home. Evidence: The record for C2, enrolled 08/16/2023 did not contain an immunization record.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-90-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-90-C

    “Based on child record review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for C4 (under the age of 2 years) did not contain documentation of immunizations every six months. The immunizations documented in the record were dated 05/02/2023.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-90-C.

  • 8VAC20-800-900-B

    “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure a child not being allowed to drink a bottle while lying down. Evidence: C4, an 8-month-old infant was observed in a crib lying down with a bottle filled with milk in her mouth.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-900-B.

Jun 20, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-40-A

    “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. Evidence: On 06/20/2023, the inspector observed the provider caring for 8 children. The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 7 children. Provider reported trying to be helpful to parents by providing care despite knowing she was exceeding her licensed capacity. Provider reports she has submitted a request to county zoning to increase the home’s capacity.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-40-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-530-A

    “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that cots used for children shall have linens consisting of a top cover and bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. Evidence: During rest time multiple children were observed to be resting on cots without bottom covers.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-530-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-560-C

    “Based on observation, the provider failed to allow only school-age children to play outdoors while the caregiver is indoors if the caregiver can hear the children playing outdoors. Evidence: Upon arrival for inspection, the provider and children were observed outside in the back yard with eight (8) children. The provider was observed to enter the home multiple times for several minutes at a time leaving children to play outside. Four (4) of the children were not school age.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-560-C.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    “Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that one of five contained required documentation. Evidence: The record for C4, enrolled 09/08/2021 did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information as required by 8VAC20-800-780-B.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-760-A-1

    “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit contained at a minimum, supplies required by 8VAC20-800-760- A-1 . Evidence: The first aid failed to contain triangular bandages.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A-1.

Jun 21, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-180-B

    “Based on observation, the vendor failed to maintain a written hard copy of daily attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: Daily attendance records reviewed for June 20, 2022 and June 21, 2022 did not document the arrival and departure time for children in care.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-180-B.

Jun 21, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-240-A

    The inspectors’ words, 92 words

    “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to maintain all areas of the home, inside and outside, in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On 06/21/2022, the inspector observed a large wooden pallet being used as a gate in the backyard where the children play. The pallet was not secured to the fence on either side such that a child could pull the pallet down on himself. 2. The inspector observed protruding nails on the wooden back porch steps used by children that could entangle or snag a child’s skin.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-240-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-350-E

    “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the hot water at the sink available to children was maintained within a range of 105-120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: On 06/21/2022, the inspector tested the hall bathroom sink used by the children in care with a digital thermometer. The hot water temperature registered at 135 degrees.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-350-E.

  • 8VAC20-800-40-A

    “Based on observation and interview, the provider exceed the licensed capacity of the home. Evidence: On 06/21/2022, the inspector observed the provider providing care for 8 children. The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 7 children. The provider reported a parent needed ?drop in? care for a child who was previously enrolled in the family day home.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-40-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    The inspectors’ words, 110 words

    “Based on a review of children’s records, the provider failed to ensure that four of five children’s records contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. C1?s first day of attendance (DOA) was documented as 12/10/2021, but the child’s record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately unless the parent presents a written objection to provision of medical treatment on religious or other grounds. 2. The records for C1 (DOA: 12/10/2021), C3 (DOA: 03/02/2020), C4 (DOA: 10/14/2021) and C5 (DOA: 11/16/2020) did not contain the results of the health examination for the child as required by 8VAC20-800-100.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-730-D

    “Based on observation the provider failed to keep all medications in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: On 06/21/2022, the inspector observed caregiver medications in an unsecured upper kitchen cabinet during the inspection.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-730-D.

All 15 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
May 21, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Dec 15, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
Jun 3, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jun 3, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
Nov 20, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 20, 2024InspectionNo violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Dec 5, 2023Inspection8 violations cited
Jun 20, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jun 20, 2023Inspection5 violations cited
Jun 21, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspection1 violation cited
Jun 21, 2022Inspection5 violations cited
Nov 9, 2021Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Dec 7, 2026.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 0 complaint inspections on record.
  • No complaint allegations published with findings.

Who does the caring?

  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 232 child care providers in Henrico County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 8.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
  • Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
  • Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
  • A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
  • Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
  • Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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How to read a record

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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