VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Mrs. Karen Cauthorne
2525 Edgewood Drive
Ruther glen, VA 22546
(804) 839-9139

Current Inspector: Florence Martus (804) 389-0157

Inspection Date: Jan. 12, 2023

Complaint Related: No

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 8VAC20-770 Background Checks 22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide

Technical Assistance:

n/a

Comments:

The licensing inspector conducted an unannounced renewal inspection on Thursday, January 12, 2023 to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 9:50am to approximately 11:20am. During the inspection, there were a total of five children in care totaling 14 points in the direct care of one caregivers. The children were observed in the primary area of the family day home playing with toys and interacting with one another. The children were later observed dancing and playing with puzzles. All areas used for child care were inspected. The family day home has age and stage appropriate materials and supplies. The provider was observed having positive interactions with the children in care. The required information was posted to include: the license, inspection notice, emergency numbers, daily schedule, menu, fire and shelter-in-place drills, and various parent information. The first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Two caregivers' records, one household member's records, and five children's records were reviewed. There were no violations issued.