Inspection · 2026-02-27
Date
2026-02-27
Complaint Related
No
Licensing Inspector
Sharon Curlee
(804) 840-8312
(804) 840-8312
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
Yes
Violations
17Standard 22.1-289.057-A
Repeat
The family day home is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The family day home did not have evidence of submitting a testing plan to VDH. The provider stated she had not submitted a plan.
The family day home is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The family day home did not have evidence of submitting a testing plan to VDH. The provider stated she had not submitted a plan.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; I will call the VDH and submit a plan.
Standard 8VAC20-790-250-F
Systemic Deficiency
Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, 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. Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2, did not complete the department?s health and safety update course for the year 2025.
Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, 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. Caregiver #1 and caregiver #2, did not complete the department?s health and safety update course for the year 2025.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; We will complete the training class.
Standard 8VAC20-790-430-A-3
Systemic Deficiency
The emergency lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The emergency drill log did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for the year 2025. The provider stated a lockdown drill had not been conducted.
The emergency lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The emergency drill log did not have documentation of a lockdown drill for the year 2025. The provider stated a lockdown drill had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; I will conduct a lockdown drill every month when i do the evacuation drill.
Standard 8VAC20-800-140-B-3
Providers and substitute providers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. The record of caregiver #1, contained documentation of CPR that had expired one month ago.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will call and schedule a renewal class.
Standard 8VAC20-800-140-B-4
Providers and substitute providers shall have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. The record of caregiver #1, contained documentation of first aid certification that had expired one month ago.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will call and schedule a renewal class.
Standard 8VAC20-800-210-A
Systemic Deficiency
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. 1. The record of caregiver #1 contained documentation of two hours of training during the period of 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 when 16 hours were required.
2. The record of caregiver #2, identified as an assistant and household member, contained documentation of zero hours of training during the period of 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 when 16 hours were required. 3. The provider stated that 16 hours of annual training had not been completed.
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. 1. The record of caregiver #1 contained documentation of two hours of training during the period of 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 when 16 hours were required.
2. The record of caregiver #2, identified as an assistant and household member, contained documentation of zero hours of training during the period of 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025 when 16 hours were required. 3. The provider stated that 16 hours of annual training had not been completed.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I am working on training. I will complete them in a timely manner.
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Multiple cleaning agents and disinfectants were observed on low shelves in a room with the door open, accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; I will install a lock on the door.
Standard 8VAC20-800-320-G
Wood burning stoves and fireplaces and associated chimneys shall be inspected annually by a knowledgeable inspector to verify that the devices are properly installed, maintained, and cleaned as needed. Documentation of the inspection and cleaning shall be maintained by the provider. 1. The most recent documentation of an inspection for the wood burning stove was dated 02/19/2025. 2. The provider stated that the stove has not been used, and an annual inspection had not been conducted.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will call and schedule an inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-50-A
Systemic Deficiency
The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. On February 27, 2026, five children were in care at the time of the inspection. A written record of attendance had not been completed for the day. The provider stated additional children had been in care before school and left but the attendance was also not documented.
The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. On February 27, 2026, five children were in care at the time of the inspection. A written record of attendance had not been completed for the day. The provider stated additional children had been in care before school and left but the attendance was also not documented.
Plan of Correction: The provider completed the attendance sheet while the inspector was on site. Per the provider: I will fill out the attendance sheet as children arrive.
Standard 8VAC20-800-540-A
Infant carrier seats, swings, strollers, feeding or activity tables, and high chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. Child #5, 13 months in age was observed sitting in a feeding chair unbuckled.
Plan of Correction: The child was removed from the seat. Per the provider; I will make sure children are buckled in the seat.
Standard 8VAC20-800-60-B
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall ensure a child's record contains all required information. 1. The record of child #4, enrolled for two years, did not contain documentation of the annual review of the child's emergency contact information. The most recent review was documented 14 month ago. 2. The record of child #5, enrolled for 25 days, did not contain the work phone number of either parent and the name, address and phone number of one emergency contact.
The provider shall ensure a child's record contains all required information. 1. The record of child #4, enrolled for two years, did not contain documentation of the annual review of the child's emergency contact information. The most recent review was documented 14 month ago. 2. The record of child #5, enrolled for 25 days, did not contain the work phone number of either parent and the name, address and phone number of one emergency contact.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will have parents complete the missing information in the file.
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-B
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the written information for parents to include all required items. 1. The record of child #1, enrolled for two months, did not contain documentation whether or not there is liability insurance and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. 2. The record of child #2, enrolled for three years, did not contain documentation of the policies for the administration of medications. 3. The record of child #5, enrolled one month, did not contain documentation of information for parents, whether or not there is liability insurance, provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and the policies for the administration of medications.
The provider shall obtain the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the written information for parents to include all required items. 1. The record of child #1, enrolled for two months, did not contain documentation whether or not there is liability insurance and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. 2. The record of child #2, enrolled for three years, did not contain documentation of the policies for the administration of medications. 3. The record of child #5, enrolled one month, did not contain documentation of information for parents, whether or not there is liability insurance, provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan, and the policies for the administration of medications.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; I will have parents complete the missing paperwork.
Standard 8VAC20-800-730-D
Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician's order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medications for caregivers and household members was observed unlocked in a bedroom cabinet. The bedroom was accessible to children in care.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will install a lock on the bedroom door where the medications are kept.
Standard 8VAC20-800-800-B
Repeat, Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.1. The most recent review of the emergency plan was dated 08/27/2024. 2. The provider stated that the annual review had not been done.
The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan.1. The most recent review of the emergency plan was dated 08/27/2024. 2. The provider stated that the annual review had not been done.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will review and update the plan today and every year.
Standard 8VAC20-800-830-B
Systemic Deficiency
The provider shall ensure shelter-in-place procedures are practiced a minimum of twice per year. The emergency evacuation log did not contain documentation of any shelter-in-place drills for the year 2025, when a minimum of two shelter-in-place drills is required per year. The provider stated she had not conducted any shelter in place drills.
The provider shall ensure shelter-in-place procedures are practiced a minimum of twice per year. The emergency evacuation log did not contain documentation of any shelter-in-place drills for the year 2025, when a minimum of two shelter-in-place drills is required per year. The provider stated she had not conducted any shelter in place drills.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: When i conduct the evacuation drill, i will also do the shelter-in-place drill.
Standard 8VAC20-800-90-A
Systemic Deficiency
Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The record of child #5, enrolled for 25 days, did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized. The record of child #5, enrolled for 25 days, did not contain documentation of immunizations.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider; I will have the parent bring a copy of the immunizations.
Standard 8VAC20-800-920
Repeat
When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The provider stated she had not completed a menu for the current week of February 23, 2026.
When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The provider stated she had not completed a menu for the current week of February 23, 2026.
Plan of Correction: Per the provider: I will complete a menu weekly.