The Merit School of Southpoint (#45)
4713 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
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Cheryl Strong is a licensed home daycare in Fredericksburg, 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 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care. It says it provides meals. 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants to pre-teens (ages 0–12) |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Programs | Infant care |
| Staff | Certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided. Extended care: Overnight childcare |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Cheryl Strong has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 3, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 11 rules in all
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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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall 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. The emergency contact information in the record of Child #4 was last reviewed thirteen months ago.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screenings for Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 were not completed. The TB screenings were 18 days overdue.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“(Repeat Violation) The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination record available for Child #2, who had been in attendance for over five months.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination record available for Child #4, who had been in care for two months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat Violation) Children's records are required to contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located. Child #2 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for over five months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B Complaint related: No
“(Repeat Violation) A child's record shall contain emergency contact information the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for over a month, did not have a second emergency contact listed.”
8VAC20-800-700-B
“The parent's written authorization for medication shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. The parent of Child 1 completed a short term written authorization for 3 medications 1 1/2 months ago. The authorizations were not renewed every 10 working days as required.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“.A child's record shall contain the following: written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located. Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-540-B
“Infant walkers shall not be used. Child 2 (age 12 months) was in an infant walker on 10/01/2025.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 5 did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. The child started care 2 days ago.”
8VAC20-800-700-B
“The parent's written authorization for medication shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. The parent of Child 1 completed a short term written authorization for 3 medications 1 1/2 months ago. The authorizations were not renewed every 10 working days as required.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“.A child's record shall contain the following: written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located. Child 1, Child 2, and Child 3 did not have written authorization for emergency medical care.”
8VAC20-800-540-B
“Infant walkers shall not be used. Child 2 (age 12 months) was in an infant walker on 10/01/2025.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 5 did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. The child started care 2 days ago.”
22.1-289.036-B-4
“Based on a review of records and interviews, the provider did not obtain a copy of the results of a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which an applicant and an adult household member had resided in the preceding five years within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The sworn statement in the record of Applicant #1 indicated the applicant had resided in another state outside of Virginia in the preceding five years, but the record did not contain the search of the child abuse and neglect registry from that state at the time of the inspection on 07/23/24. 2. The sworn statement in the record of Household Member #1 indicated they resided in two other states outside of Virginia in the preceding five years, but the record did not contain the search of the child abuse and neglect registry from each state at the time of the inspection on 07/23/24. 3. During interviews, Applicant #1 acknowledged the out-of-state searches of the child abuse and neglect registry for Applicant #1 and Household Member #1 had not been obtained as required.”
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4713 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · toddlers to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
9807 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA
10203 Patriot Highway North, Fredericksburg, VA
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 3, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 9 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 734-6019 to ask.
(540) 734-6019.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.