Patricia Wooden

An assistant 18 years of age or older shall not be left alone with children in care for more than two hours per day.

“On 7/23/2026, Caregiver #3 who is an assistant, worked alone with three children for approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-150-C.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that during the transportation of children, each child had an individual car seat or individual and appropriate restraint in accordance with Virginia law.

“Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she had recently begun transporting two children (child #2 age 5 and child #4 age 4) to school. She stated that both children were buckled but did not have an individual car seat or booster. Virginia law requires that child safety seats be used for children though the age of seven. 2. The provider acknowledged that the children were not transported in accordance with Virginia law.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-1010.

Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the required first aid supplies were kept in vehicles used for transportation and wherever children are in care.

“Evidence: 1. The provider stated that she did not have a complete first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-760-A.

Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain general written permission from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home as required.

“Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she takes two children to school as needed when requested by the parents. The records of the children did not contain transportation permission forms. 2. The provider acknowledged that the written permission had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-980-A.

Based on a review of household member records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) household member had a satisfactory fingerprint background check as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of household member #1 contained an unsatisfactory fingerprint background check dated 12/5/2022 with a not eligible determination. The provider disclosed a Virginia issued ID as documentation that showed that the address of the family day home was household member #1?s legal address. The department received a renewal application on 9/14/2023 that included household #1 as a resident in the home. 2. The provider acknowledged that household member #1 had been regularly residing in the home on weekends starting in December of 2022.”

Rule 22.1-289.036-C.

Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) caregiver prior to the first date of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the fingerprint background check that was required prior to hire. The record contained a fingerprint check from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought that the background checks were transferable so she did not complete the fingerprint background check.”

Rule 22.1-289.035-B-2.

Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) caregiver by the end of the 30th day of employment as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the required central registry finding. The record contained a central registry finding from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought the background check was transferable. She acknowledged that a current central registry finding had not been obtained within the 30 days.”

Rule 8VAC20-770-60-C-2.

Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) caregiver had a record that contained the required information.

“Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The provider acknowledged that the reference checks were not documented.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-120-B.

Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for one (1) caregiver at the time of hire that had been completed within the last 30 days as required.

“Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) contained a TB screening that was completed in 2021. 2. The provider acknowledged that the TB form screening was not current.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-170-B.

Based on a review of four (4) child records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.

“Evidence: 1. The record of child #3 (date of enrollment: 7/12/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider acknowledged that the physical had not been obtained.”

Rule 8VAC20-800-100-A.

Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure to equip the home that was built before 2015 and houses a child day program with at least one carbon monoxide detector.

“Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed during the inspection. 2. The applicant acknowledged that it had not been purchased or installed.”

Rule 22.1-289.058.