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Carolyn Thomas

Colonial Heights, VA 23834 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
4
open each week
6 days
Call (804) 683-3283

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About Carolyn Thomas

Carolyn Thomas is a home daycare in Colonial Heights, Virginia. It is registered with the state, for up to 4 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
4 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity4 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carolyn Thomas has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Carolyn Thomas

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Voluntarily Registered family day home
Capacity
4 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5508
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 3

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. May 14, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-190-B

      “The child’s information shall include the following: proof of the child’s identity. The record for child #1 did not contain proof of the child’s identity.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-850-90-C

      “The provider shall maintain an individual record for each child enrolled in care. This record shall include all required components. The record for child #1 was missing the following required component: name, address and telephone number of one or more persons designated by the parent or parents to be called in case of emergency when a parent cannot be reached.”
  2. Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-420-C

      “A 911 or local dial number for police, fire, and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible and conspicuous place. The 911 and emergency service numbers were not posted in the home at the time of the inspection.”
  4. Jan 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 17, 2022InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Carolyn Thomas

Is Carolyn Thomas licensed?

Yes. Carolyn Thomas is registered with the state and operating. This is how Virginia authorizes this type of child care.

When was Carolyn Thomas last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carolyn Thomas had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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 Carolyn Thomas care for?

4, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Carolyn Thomas accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Carolyn Thomas' hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carolyn Thomas cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 683-3283 to ask.

What is Carolyn Thomas' phone number?

(804) 683-3283.

Where is Carolyn Thomas?

Colonial Heights, VA 23834. 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).