Inspection · 2026-03-02
Licensing Inspector
Mark Davis
(804) 629-7103
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.
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Areas Reviewed
8VAC20-800 Administration
8VAC20-800 Personnel
8VAC20-800 Household Members
8VAC20-800 Physical Health of Caregivers and Household members
8VAC20-800 Caregiver Training
8VAC20-800 Physical Equipment and Environment
8VAC20-800 Care of Children
8VAC20-800 Preventing the Spread of Disease
8VAC20-800 Medication Administration
8VAC20-800 Emergencies
8VAC20-800 Nutrition
8VAC20-800 Transportation
8VAC20-800 Nighttime Care
8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements
8VAC20-821 Renewal
8VAC20-821 Application Fees
8VAC20-821 Background Checks
8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct
8VAC20-821 Violation Review
8VAC20-821 Sanctions
8VAC20-821 Appeals
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
54.1 Provider must be MAT certified to administer prescription medication.
63.2 Child abuse and neglect
During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above to include standards found out of compliance during the previous inspection. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.
Inspector Notes
An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 3/2/2026 and completed on 3/12/2026. The on-site inspection began at 10:20am and ended at 11:55am. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were twelve children present and three caregivers; the point total was twenty-seven. The inspector reviewed five children?s records and six caregiver/household members records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
Standard 22.1-289.035-B-3
The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who had been employed for fifteen months, did not have record of requesting a central registry search.
Plan of Correction: The provider obtained the search of the central registry for the staff and sent a copy to the inspector.
Standard 8VAC20-800-120-B
Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain two or more references as to character and reputation and competency. References must be checked before employment. There was no record of references being checked for Staff #2.
Plan of Correction: The provider obtained two letter of reference for the staff.
Standard 8VAC20-800-210-A
Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #3 had only completed six hours of training in 2025.
Plan of Correction: The provider will ensure that all staff obtain 16 hours of training each year going forward.
Standard 8VAC20-800-280
Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning chemicals were found in the bathroom, within reach of children that use it unaccompanied.
Plan of Correction: The cleaning chemical was moved to a locked location during the inspection.
Standard 8VAC20-800-70-A
Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #2 and #3 were not provided in writing the following required information: Requirement for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill and for the parent to arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible if so requested by the home.
Plan of Correction: The provider provided the required information to the parents.