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Deborah Plaugher

Strasburg, VA 22657 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Deborah Plaugher

Deborah Plaugher is a licensed home daycare in Strasburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday4:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Deborah Plaugher

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#745371
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 9, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Food and nutrition 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Mar 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents and deodorizers, shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The bathroom cabinet was unlocked and contained deodorizers. The laundry room door, which contains cleaning agents and other potentially poisons substances, was unlocked.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Caregiver #1 completed nine clock hours of training in addition the first aid and CPR in 2025.”
  2. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers shall annual complete the department’s health and safety update course. The health and safety update course was nine months past due and had not been completed.”
  3. Oct 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers shall annual complete the department’s health and safety update course. The health and safety update course was nine months past due and had not been completed.”
  4. Jul 22, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-560-A

      “A caregiver shall be physically present on site and provide direct care and supervision of each child at all times. On July 22, 2025, Child #5 and Child #6 (ages ten and twelve years old) were dropped off at the home by another program. Caregiver #1 was not on the premises at the time and approximately fifteen minutes passed before Caregiver #1 arrived.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOALTION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The kitchen cabinet where numerous medications were being stored and within reach of the children was unlocked. The locking device on the cabinet was broken.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as but not limited to cleaning agents, shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The laundry room, which contained numerous cleaning agents within reach of the children, was unlocked and the door was open.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-6

      “A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The Special Order dated 03/12/2025 was not posted.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 05/14/2025, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.023-A

      “Notice of the Superintendent's intent to take any of the actions shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The Notice of Intent dated 01/30/2025 and the Violation Notice attached to the Notice of Intent were not posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “REPEAT VIOALTION SYSTEMIC VIOALTION When meals and snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. The caregiver confirmed that the weekly menu is not given to parents. The menu for the week was not posted or placed in an area accessible to parents.”
  5. May 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers shall annually attend the department’s health and safety update course. Caregiver #1?s health and safety update training was four months past due and had not been completed.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as but not limited to cleaning agents, shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The laundry room, which contained several cleaning agents with in reach of the children, was unlocked and the door was open.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Several prescription and non-prescription medications were within reach of the children on the kitchen counter, the side table in the living room and the entertainment center.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “REPEAT VIOLATION When meals or snacks are provided, the menu shall list any substitutions. The snack substitution was not noted on the menu.”
  6. May 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers shall annually attend the department’s health and safety update course. Caregiver #1?s health and safety update training was four months past due and had not been completed.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as but not limited to cleaning agents, shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The laundry room, which contained several cleaning agents with in reach of the children, was unlocked and the door was open.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Several prescription and non-prescription medications were within reach of the children on the kitchen counter, the side table in the living room and the entertainment center.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “REPEAT VIOLATION When meals or snacks are provided, the menu shall list any substitutions. The snack substitution was not noted on the menu.”
  7. Dec 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of the daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There was no record of the arrival and departure times for the morning of December 10, 2024, nor for the arrival times for the afternoon of December 10, 2024.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and list any substituted food. The menu posted for snacks did not list the substituted food for the December 9, 2024 nor for December 10, 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-H

      “Psittacine birds (birds of the parrot family) shall not be in an area accessible to the children. The provider’s pet bird was in a cage in the living room and was accessible to the children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were several bottles of prescription medication and over the counter medication on the kitchen counter. The bottles of medication were accessible to the children.”
  8. Dec 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of the daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There was no record of the arrival and departure times for the morning of December 10, 2024, nor for the arrival times for the afternoon of December 10, 2024.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated and list any substituted food. The menu posted for snacks did not list the substituted food for the December 9, 2024 nor for December 10, 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-H

      “Psittacine birds (birds of the parrot family) shall not be in an area accessible to the children. The provider’s pet bird was in a cage in the living room and was accessible to the children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were several bottles of prescription medication and over the counter medication on the kitchen counter. The bottles of medication were accessible to the children.”
  9. Oct 25, 2024Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-800-640-5 Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED VIOLATION Verbal remarks that are demeaning to the child are forbidden. On 09/19/2024, the caregiver told Child #1 (age 9) that their hair was dirty, they had an ugly face and the kids will make fun of them resulting in Child #1 crying.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B Complaint related: No

      “REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC VIOLATION Each child’s record shall contain the required information. Child #1?s record was missing the school the child attends. Child #2?s record was missing an address for one designated person to be contacted in case of an emergency and the parents cannot be reached. Child #3?s record was missing the office address of the child’s physician and documentation of an annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The only telephone number of the only parent listed had been disconnected. Child #5?s record was missing the telephone number for the parent’s place of employment and documentation of an annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The only telephone number of the only parent listed had been disconnected. Child #6?s record was missing the work address for the guardian, the office address of the child’s physician, an address for one of the designated persons to be contacted in case of an emergency and the parents cannot be reached, and documentation of an annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The last review being over two years ago. Child #7?s record was missing a second designated person to be contacted in case of an emergency and the parents cannot be reached, the office address of the child’s physician and documentation of an annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The only telephone numbers list for the only parent were not in service. Child #8?s record was missing the school the child attends and the complete telephone number for one parent’s place of employment. The home phone number listed for both parents was the wrong number.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-800-640-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED VIOLATION Physical punishment, including striking a child, shall be forbidden. The caregiver struck Child #1 (age 9) with a flyswatter on 09/19/2024 resulting in Child #1 crying.”
  10. Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post the most recent violation notice and inspection summary. Evidence: 1. The violation notice and inspection summary from the last inspection was not posted. The provider confirmed that the documents were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on interview and review of records, the provider failed to review the emergency plan at least annually and document in writing each review. Evidence: 1. The date of the last review of the emergency plan was 05/24/2022. There was no documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed at least annually.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to ensure that the children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record was missing an address for both emergency contacts. The provider confirmed that the addresses were missing for both emergency contacts.”
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  1. Apr 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to post the most recent violation notice and inspection summary. Evidence: 1. The violation notice and inspection summary from the last inspection was not posted. The provider confirmed that the documents were not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on interview and review of records, the provider failed to review the emergency plan at least annually and document in writing each review. Evidence: 1. The date of the last review of the emergency plan was 05/24/2022. There was no documentation that the emergency plan had been reviewed at least annually.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to ensure that the children’s records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record was missing an address for both emergency contacts. The provider confirmed that the addresses were missing for both emergency contacts.”
  2. Oct 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that the provider had completed the department’s health and safety update. 2. The provider confirmed that they had not completed the department’s health and safety update.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to practice monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a monthly evacuation drill for the month of August and September.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to ensure that each immunization report was signed by a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s immunization report did not contain a signature from the physician. 2. The provider confirmed that the immunization report did not contain a signature from the physician”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2?s record did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The provider confirmed that Child #2 had been in attendance for more than 30 days. 2. Child?3?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 3. Child #4?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 4. The provider was unable to provide documentation of a physical examination for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “8VAC20-800-60-B: B2 Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to maintain a record for each child that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s file was missing the first day of attendance, emergency contacts, information on allergies and food intolerances, name, address and phone number of each custodial parent and employment information for each parent. 2. Child #2?s file was missing the first day of attendance. 3. The provider was unable to provide documentation of the required at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information. Evidence: 1. Child #3 and Child #4?s file did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2?s record did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The provider confirmed that Child #2 had been in attendance for more than 30 days. 2. Child?3?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 3. Child #4?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 4. The provider was unable to provide documentation of a physical examination for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 at the time of the inspection.”
  3. Oct 24, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to complete the department’s health and safety update course annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that the provider had completed the department’s health and safety update. 2. The provider confirmed that they had not completed the department’s health and safety update.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to practice monthly evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a monthly evacuation drill for the month of August and September.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to ensure that each immunization report was signed by a physician. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s immunization report did not contain a signature from the physician. 2. The provider confirmed that the immunization report did not contain a signature from the physician”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2?s record did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The provider confirmed that Child #2 had been in attendance for more than 30 days. 2. Child?3?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 3. Child #4?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 4. The provider was unable to provide documentation of a physical examination for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “8VAC20-800-60-B: B2 Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to maintain a record for each child that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s file was missing the first day of attendance, emergency contacts, information on allergies and food intolerances, name, address and phone number of each custodial parent and employment information for each parent. 2. Child #2?s file was missing the first day of attendance. 3. The provider was unable to provide documentation of the required at the time of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information. Evidence: 1. Child #3 and Child #4?s file did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required parent information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-80-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #2?s record did not contain documentation of a physical examination. The provider confirmed that Child #2 had been in attendance for more than 30 days. 2. Child?3?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 3. Child #4?s first day of attendance was 08/21/2023 and did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 4. The provider was unable to provide documentation of a physical examination for Child #2, Child #3 and Child #4 at the time of the inspection.”
  4. May 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on interview the provider failed to obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized for childcare before the first day of attendance. 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/13/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Based on interview, the center failed to obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required information for parents before the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/13/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The provider’s background check was dated 11/28/2017. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated background check on file. 2. Household Member #1?s background check was dated 11/18/2017. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated background check on file for Household Member #1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to maintain up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/15/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
  5. May 15, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on interview the provider failed to obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized for childcare before the first day of attendance. 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/13/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-B

      “Based on interview, the center failed to obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the required information for parents before the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/13/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to repeat background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The provider’s background check was dated 11/28/2017. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated background check on file. 2. Household Member #1?s background check was dated 11/18/2017. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated background check on file for Household Member #1.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the provider failed to maintain up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. The provider confirmed that Child #1 began care on 05/15/2023. There was no record for Child #1 on 05/15/2023. 2. The provider confirmed that there was no record for Child #1.”
  6. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 25, 2022Visit6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of the providers record, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of children records, the provider failed to have all required information in a child's file. Evidence: 1. Child #1 date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. The record did not contain the following: name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address, and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, address, and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substance, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. 2. The provider looked through the file and verified the enrollment paperwork was not in the record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of the household member's background checks, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the kitchen on the counter next to the refrigerator there were several containers of prescription medication and over the counter medications. The provider serves school age children who are tall enough or taller than the counter and the medication is accessible. 2. In the front restroom there was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener in the bottom of the cabinet under the sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1's date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. There was no documentation of a physical exam in the file. 2. The provider verified that there was no a completed physical on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the provider failed to update and review the emergency plan at least annually. Evidence: 1. The last date documented that the emergency plan was reviewed was 01/11/2021. A review was due by 01/11/2022. 2. The provider verified that the emergency plan had not been updated or reviewed since January 2021.”
  9. May 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of the providers record, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of children records, the provider failed to have all required information in a child's file. Evidence: 1. Child #1 date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. The record did not contain the following: name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address, and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, address, and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substance, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. 2. The provider looked through the file and verified the enrollment paperwork was not in the record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of the household member's background checks, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the kitchen on the counter next to the refrigerator there were several containers of prescription medication and over the counter medications. The provider serves school age children who are tall enough or taller than the counter and the medication is accessible. 2. In the front restroom there was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener in the bottom of the cabinet under the sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1's date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. There was no documentation of a physical exam in the file. 2. The provider verified that there was no a completed physical on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the provider failed to update and review the emergency plan at least annually. Evidence: 1. The last date documented that the emergency plan was reviewed was 01/11/2021. A review was due by 01/11/2022. 2. The provider verified that the emergency plan had not been updated or reviewed since January 2021.”
  10. May 25, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of the providers record, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of children records, the provider failed to have all required information in a child's file. Evidence: 1. Child #1 date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. The record did not contain the following: name, home address, and telephone number of each parent who has custody; name, address, and telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment; name, address, and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substance, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and names of persons other than the custodial parents who are authorized to pick up the child. 2. The provider looked through the file and verified the enrollment paperwork was not in the record.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of the household member's background checks, the provider failed to ensure that every five years a sworn disclosure statement was updated. Evidence: 1. The sworn disclosure statement on file was dated 04/19/2022. A new signed sworn disclosure statement was due on 01/29/2022. 2. The provider verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement on file, and the previous sworn disclosure statement on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that all hazardous materials were kept in an area inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the kitchen on the counter next to the refrigerator there were several containers of prescription medication and over the counter medications. The provider serves school age children who are tall enough or taller than the counter and the medication is accessible. 2. In the front restroom there was a bottle of Febreze Air Freshener in the bottom of the cabinet under the sink.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1's date of enrollment was 05/03/2021. There was no documentation of a physical exam in the file. 2. The provider verified that there was no a completed physical on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on a review of the emergency plan, the provider failed to update and review the emergency plan at least annually. Evidence: 1. The last date documented that the emergency plan was reviewed was 01/11/2021. A review was due by 01/11/2022. 2. The provider verified that the emergency plan had not been updated or reviewed since January 2021.”
  11. Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Deborah Plaugher licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Deborah Plaugher last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 9, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Deborah Plaugher had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 11 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Deborah Plaugher care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Deborah Plaugher accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Deborah Plaugher's hours?

Monday to Friday, 4:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Deborah Plaugher cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 465-8339 to ask.

What is Deborah Plaugher's phone number?

(540) 465-8339.

Where is Deborah Plaugher?

Strasburg, VA 22657. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).