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. 22, 2024

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:

An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted on Monday, January 22, 2024, to determine the provider's compliance with licensing standards. The inspector was on site from 12:40pm to approximately 1:35pm. During the inspection, there were a total of four children in care, totaling nine points, in the direct care of one caregiver. The children were observed during rest time. Some of the children were awake and were observed playing quietly with books and toys. All areas used for childcare were inspected. The family day home has age and stage appropriate materials and supplies. The caregiver was observed having positive interactions with the children in care. The first aid kit and non-emergency supplies were inspected and found complete. Two caregivers' records, one household member's record, and five children's records were reviewed. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law and violations were documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Violations:

Standard #:	22.1-289.036-A
Description:	Based on a review of records, the provider did not ensure an applicant and an adult household member shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Applicant #1 was obtained on 12/18/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 09/05/18 and should have been repeated no later than 09/05/23. 2. The most recent national fingerprint-based criminal background check in the record of Household Member #1 was obtained on 12/27/23. The previous national fingerprint-based criminal background check was obtained on 09/17/18 and should have been repeated no later than 09/17/23.
Plan of Correction:	Corrected - new background checks were obtained on 12/18/23 and 12/27/23.