Cynthia Garrett
A family day home in Louisa, Virginia 23093
93 Theresa Lane, Louisa, Virginia 23093. (434) 322-3006.
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The short answer
- 17 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 42026 the latest visit on record
- 12 children, its licensed capacity
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 4, 2026.
17 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
17 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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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.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
May 4, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs or cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies. The rabies shot for the dog expired eight months prior.”
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8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting. Staff #2 did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm water after diapering an infant.”
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8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children’s hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering. Staff #2 did not wash a child’s hands after diapering.”
Nov 13, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS The provider shall 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. The provider did not obtain a physical for child #3 that has been at the center for over three months.”
Jun 9, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical exam record available for Child #6, who had been in care for over three months.”
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8VAC20-800-460-D
“The provider shall maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination. The provider did not have documentation for cat #2.”
Dec 3, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. There is no sworn statement for staff #3, who is currently working and has been employed for three months.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #2 completed 13 hours of annual training.”
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8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver’s applicable education and programmatic experience, applicable first aid and CPR certification, orientation, annual training, and applicable medication administration training. The record for staff 3 did not contain the documentation of completing first aid certification. The licensee and staff 3 state the certification was completed.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child’s record shall contain the following information: The policy number of the child’s medical insurance. Child #1 and child #2’s record did not have a medical insurance policy number.”
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8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The caregiver did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diapering.”
Jun 6, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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Based on a review of training hours, the provider failed to ensure that the annual health and safety update was completed annually.
“Evidence: 1.There was no documentation in the provider’s record that the Virginia Health and Safety Update for 2023 was completed. 2. The provider verified that she had not completed the update for 2023.”
Jun 6, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on a review of pet vaccinations, the center failed to ensure that all pets shall be vaccinated for rabies.
“Evidence: 1. The provider has two cats in the residence. There was no documentation of a rabies vaccination. 2. The provider verified that he cats had not gotten their rabies vaccination.”
Dec 11, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Evidence: 1. Child #4’s date of enrollment was 11/01/2023. There was not documentation in the record of a physical examination. 2. The provider verified that there was not a documentation of a physical exam in the record.”
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Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that hazardous materials were inaccessible to children.
“Evidence: 1. In the sleeping area on a shelf next to the diaper changing table there was a can of Microban Sanitizing Spray, and a container of Clorox Wipes. 2. In the bathroom there was a bottle of Mrs. Meyers Toilet Bowl Cleaner on the floor next to the toilet. 3. Manufacturer label stated “keep out of the reach of children” and “caution”.”
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Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain all required information for children records.
“Evidence: 1. Child #1 and #4’s file did not contain the date of enrollment. 2. Child #2’s file did not contain the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance 3. Child #4’s file did not contain a complete address for the designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
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Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that diapering ointment shall be inaccessible to children.
“Evidence: In the room with cubbies and diaper changing table there was a tube of Desitin Ointment on the floor next to the cubbies. Children have access to this room and area at all times.”
Jun 12, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on review of evacuation drills, the provider failed to ensure that an emergency evacuation was practiced monthly.
“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that an emergency evacuation drill had been completed for May 2023. 2. The provider verified that the emergency evacuation drill had not been documented.”
Feb 27, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on interview and review of children records, the provider failed to obtain all required information.
“Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2’s file did not contain the name and policy number of the child’s medical insurance. 2. Child #1 and Child #2’s file did not contain address for one of the designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 3. The provider verified that records did not contain the name and policy number for medical insurance, and an address for one of the emergency contacts.”
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Based on interview and review of children records, the center failed to obtain all the required policies to the parents before the first day of attendance.
“Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2’s first day of attendance was 02/20/2023. The file did not contain documentation of the providers policy for administration of medication. 2. The provider verified that the records did not contain the policy for administration of medication.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Jun 28, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
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 15 child care providers in Louisa County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 17.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| New Life Community Church | 1 |
| Ms. Phyllis Richardson-Holland | Not given |
| Ms. Elizabeth’s Daycare, LLC | 3 |
| Abundant Love Learning Center - Louisa | 33 |
| Louisa Park & Rec - Thomas Jefferson Elementary | 9 |
| Louisa Park & Rec - Trevillians Elementary | 5 |
| Louisa County Parks, Recreation & Tourism: Moss Nuckols Elem. | 9 |
| Jupiter Learning Academy | 14 |
| Cynthia Garrett This child care provider | 17 |
| Providence Presbyterian Church | 4 |
| Bethany Christian Church | 3 |
| Zion United Methodist Church | 7 |
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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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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