Grow Early Learning-Cheriton Center
22198 South Bayside Road, Cheriton, VA
Carleen Battle
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Carleen Battle
Carleen Battle is a licensed home daycare in Cheriton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 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 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Carleen Battle
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1107513
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 5
- Safety and hazards 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Mar 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record should contain all of the required information. The record for child #1 did not have the required emergency contacts. The record for child #2 did not have the required emergency contacts, written authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #4 did not contain the child record form. The record for child #5 did not contain the required emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The records for child #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review.”
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. There was bathroom spray cleaner in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided all of the required information in writing. The records for child #1, child #2, and child #4 did not contain documentation of liability insurance disclosure.”
Dec 16, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record should contain all of the required information. The record for child #1 did not have the required emergency contacts. The record for child #2 did not have the required emergency contacts, written authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #4 did not contain the child record form. The record for child #5 did not contain the required emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. The records for child #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review.”
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. There was bathroom spray cleaner in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided all of the required information in writing. The records for child #1, child #2, and child #4 did not contain documentation of liability insurance disclosure.”
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers and two emergency contacts. The records for Child #1, #2, and #3 were missing some or all of the employment information for one or both parent(s). The records for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5 were missing some or all of the emergency contact information.”
Jun 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers and two emergency contacts. The records for Child #1, #2, and #3 were missing some or all of the employment information for one or both parent(s). The records for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5 were missing some or all of the emergency contact information.”
- Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and determined the provider did not ensure that each child's record contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain the required emergency contact information. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of annual review of the child's emergency contact information. 3. The provider confirmed that these record did not contain the required information.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each household member had an updated TB screening form. Evidence: 1. The record for household member did not contain documentation of an updated TB screening. The document in the record was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated TB screening available.”
Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and determined the provider did not ensure that each child's record contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain the required emergency contact information. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of annual review of the child's emergency contact information. 3. The provider confirmed that these record did not contain the required information.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each household member had an updated TB screening form. Evidence: 1. The record for household member did not contain documentation of an updated TB screening. The document in the record was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated TB screening available.”
- Oct 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent's signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1(enrolled 8/23/21) and child #2(enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain documentation of parental annual review. 2. Provider confirmed that these records have not been reviewed and updated if needed by the parents.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each child's record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(enrolled 2/17/17) did not contain the first page of the child's record. 2. Provider confirmed that the record was not complete.”
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Feb 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on measurement and interview it was determined that the hot water taps available to children were not maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water was measured at 140.1 degrees Fahrenheit during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed the water is above than the required temperature range.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the children's records contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not contain the required two emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review. 3. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
Feb 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on measurement and interview it was determined that the hot water taps available to children were not maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water was measured at 140.1 degrees Fahrenheit during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed the water is above than the required temperature range.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the children's records contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not contain the required two emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review. 3. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
Jul 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the provider did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no record of lockdown drill practices. 2.The provider stated that they had not practiced lockdown procedures.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation it was determined the provider did not have the required emergency phone numbers posted close to the phone. Evidence: 1. 911, local police, fire, emergency medical responders, poison control, and emergency backup care person's numbers were not posted. 2. Provider confirmed these numbers were not posted during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the children's records did not contain all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, 1 of the 2 required emergency contacts, first date of attendance, and proof of identity. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, and documentation of the annual review of the record by the parent. 3. Provider confirmed that this information was not in the records during this inspection.”
Jul 20, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the provider did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no record of lockdown drill practices. 2.The provider stated that they had not practiced lockdown procedures.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation it was determined the provider did not have the required emergency phone numbers posted close to the phone. Evidence: 1. 911, local police, fire, emergency medical responders, poison control, and emergency backup care person's numbers were not posted. 2. Provider confirmed these numbers were not posted during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the children's records did not contain all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, 1 of the 2 required emergency contacts, first date of attendance, and proof of identity. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, and documentation of the annual review of the record by the parent. 3. Provider confirmed that this information was not in the records during this inspection.”
Apr 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the menu for the current one-week period was posted. Evidence: 1. There was no menu posted. 2. Provider confirmed the current menu was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(first date of attendance 10/4/21) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. The provider confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(under the age of two years) did not contain updated immunization documentation. The last documentation was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed updated documentation was not available.”
Apr 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the menu for the current one-week period was posted. Evidence: 1. There was no menu posted. 2. Provider confirmed the current menu was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(first date of attendance 10/4/21) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. The provider confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(under the age of two years) did not contain updated immunization documentation. The last documentation was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed updated documentation was not available.”
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FAQ
Questions about Carleen Battle
Is Carleen Battle licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Carleen Battle last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Carleen Battle had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 6 of 8 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 Carleen Battle care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Carleen Battle accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Carleen Battle's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Carleen Battle cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 331-2755 to ask.
What is Carleen Battle's phone number?
(757) 331-2755.
Where is Carleen Battle?
Cheriton, VA 23316. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.