Unique Little Hands II
179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA
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Clara Battle is a licensed home daycare in Franklin, 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, 6:00 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| 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
Clara Battle has not listed its tuition.
State record
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 21 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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8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Caregiver #2 cleaned the surface after a diaper change but the surface was not sanitized.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure children's hands are washed with soap and warm running water after diapering. Caregiver #2 did not ensure a child's hands were washed after having a diaper change.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with soap and warm running water after changing a child's diaper. Caregiver #2 changed a child's diaper and did not wash her hands before touching other surfaces.”
8VAC20-800-540-A
“When children are in high chairs, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. A child (fourteen months old) was observed sitting in a high chair and the strap was not fastened.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The records for Child #2 and Child #3 did not have completed written information for parents. The children have been attending for at least two weeks.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Providers shall have records for children with required information. The record for Child #1 did not have parent notification of emergency plan. The record for Child #2 did not have mother's home address, employment information for both parents, physician's address, emergency contact addresses, signed parent agreement, parent notification of liability insurance, and parent notification of emergency plan. The record for Child #3 did not have parent nonfiction of medication policy and parent notification of emergency plan. The record Child #4 did not have parent notification of medication policy and insurance plan number.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There were nine children present but the attendance documented ten children.”
8VAC20-800-940-B
“The provider shall have an operable thermometer available to monitor refrigerator and freezer temperatures. There was not a operable thermometer available to show the temperatures in the refrigerator and freezer.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 is overdue completing the annual update course by five months.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the caregiver's first day of employment. The record for Caregiver #3 did not a signed sworn statement and the individual has been working for over a month.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. A lockdown drill was not conducted in 2025.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records are required to contain two emergency contacts. The record for Child #2 was missing the second emergency contact. The child had been in care for more than a year.”
8VAC20-800-510-C
“Occupied cots must have at least twelve inches between the cots. Children were napping and there were four cots approximately two inches from each other.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records are required to contain two emergency contacts. The record for Child #2 was missing the second emergency contact. The child had been in care for more than a year.”
8VAC20-800-510-C
“Occupied cots must have at least twelve inches between the cots. Children were napping and there were four cots approximately two inches from each other.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain all required information. The record for Child #4 (in care for two months) was missing the employment address for one parent. The record for Child #4 (in care for two months) and Child #5 (in care for seven months) was missing an insurance plan number.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each physical examination shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The record for Child #1 had a physical report and immunization report that were not signed.”
8VAC20-800-880
“Family day homes shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as USDA. The snacks provided did not meet the nutritional requirements.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain all required information. The record for Child #4 (in care for two months) was missing the employment address for one parent. The record for Child #4 (in care for two months) and Child #5 (in care for seven months) was missing an insurance plan number.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each physical examination shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The record for Child #1 had a physical report and immunization report that were not signed.”
8VAC20-800-880
“Family day homes shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of a recognized authority such as USDA. The snacks provided did not meet the nutritional requirements.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The swing set outside has two plastic seats that have portions that are cracked and broken.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each physical examination shall be signed by a licensed physician, physician's designee or an official of a local health department. The record for Child #4 had a physical that was not signed.”
8VAC20-800-690-L
“Toilet chairs, when used, shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. The toddler potty chair in the bathroom used by children had liquid and tissue paper in the bowl.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #2 was missing insurance plan number. The record for Child #4 was missing parent employment phone number. The record for Child #5 was missing insurance plan number, parent's employment address/phone number and second emergency contact. These children were present during the inspection and had been in care for at least a month.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. The swing set outside has two plastic seats that have portions that are cracked and broken.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Each physical examination shall be signed by a licensed physician, physician's designee or an official of a local health department. The record for Child #4 had a physical that was not signed.”
8VAC20-800-690-L
“Toilet chairs, when used, shall be emptied promptly, cleaned and sanitized after each use. The toddler potty chair in the bathroom used by children had liquid and tissue paper in the bowl.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers. The record for Child #2 was missing insurance plan number. The record for Child #4 was missing parent employment phone number. The record for Child #5 was missing insurance plan number, parent's employment address/phone number and second emergency contact. These children were present during the inspection and had been in care for at least a month.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review, provider did not ensure 3 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review: 1. The record for child #3 did not have start date, mother's employment phone number and medical insurance information. 2. The record for child #4 (start date 9/5/2023) did not have father's employment information and emergency contact addresses. 3. The record for child #5 did not have start date, father's home information, father's employment information and second emergency contact address.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Repeat Violation Based on review, provider did not ensure 3 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review: 1. The record for child #3 did not have start date, mother's employment phone number and medical insurance information. 2. The record for child #4 (start date 9/5/2023) did not have father's employment information and emergency contact addresses. 3. The record for child #5 did not have start date, father's home information, father's employment information and second emergency contact address.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure 2 of 3 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The following was found during record review: 1. The record for child #1 (start date 5/30/2023) did not have father's employment address, father's employment phone number, mother's employment address, second emergency contact information (name, address, phone), parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20-800-70 and signed acknowledgement of provision of emergency preparedness procedures. 2. The record for child #2 (start date 9/20/2022) did not have father's employment information (place, address, phone) and mother's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure when meals or snacks are provided by the family day home that there is a posted menu that is dated. Evidence: The menu posted was not dated.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review, provider did not ensure a assistant/substitute had a completed sworn statement or affirmation prior to beginning employment. Evidence: The record for assistant/substitute #1 (start date 5/23/2023) did not have a completed sworn statement or affirmation.”
8VAC20-800-200-A
“Based on review, provider did not ensure assistants/substitutes have orientation training by the end of their first week. Evidence: The record for assistant/substitute (start date 5/23/2023) did not have documentation of orientation training.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation, provider did not ensure there is a landline telephone available that is not a cordless or cell phone. Evidence: The landline available is a cordless phone.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on review, provider did not ensure there is a first aid kit with required components Evidence: The first aid kit did not have triangular bandages.”
8VAC20-800-520-C
“Based on observation and review, provider did not ensure there is documentation that cribs meet current US federal crib requirements. Evidence: The full size crib present had a label dated 2016. There was not documentation that the crib meets current federal crib requirements.”
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179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 June 10, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 262-7610 to ask.
(757) 262-7610.
Franklin, VA 23851. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.