Ms. Phyllis Richardson-Holland
Louisa, VA 23093 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Cynthia Garrett is a licensed home daycare in Louisa, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 17 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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 |
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State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 17 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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8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs or cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies. The rabies shot for the dog expired eight months prior.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water after toileting or diapering. Staff #2 did not wash a child's hands after diapering.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting. Staff #2 did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm water after diapering an infant.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS The provider shall 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. The provider did not obtain a physical for child #3 that has been at the center for over three months.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS The provider shall 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. The provider did not obtain a physical for child #3 that has been at the center for over three months.”
8VAC20-800-460-D
“The provider shall maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination. The provider did not have documentation for cat #2.”
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 exam record available for Child #6, who had been in care for over three months.”
8VAC20-800-460-D
“The provider shall maintain documentation of the current rabies vaccination. The provider did not have documentation for cat #2.”
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 exam record available for Child #6, who had been in care for over three months.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver's applicable education and programmatic experience, applicable first aid and CPR certification, orientation, annual training, and applicable medication administration training. The record for staff 3 did not contain the documentation of completing first aid certification. The licensee and staff 3 state the certification was completed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the following information: The policy number of the child's medical insurance. Child #1 and child #2's record did not have a medical insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The caregiver did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diapering.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. There is no sworn statement for staff #3, who is currently working and has been employed for three months.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #2 completed 13 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-230-A
“The provider shall maintain written documentation of each caregiver's applicable education and programmatic experience, applicable first aid and CPR certification, orientation, annual training, and applicable medication administration training. The record for staff 3 did not contain the documentation of completing first aid certification. The licensee and staff 3 state the certification was completed.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“A child's record shall contain the following information: The policy number of the child's medical insurance. Child #1 and child #2's record did not have a medical insurance policy number.”
8VAC20-800-690-D
“The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The caregiver did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each diapering.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. There is no sworn statement for staff #3, who is currently working and has been employed for three months.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Staff #2 completed 13 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on a review of training hours, the provider failed to ensure that the annual health and safety update was completed annually. Evidence: 1.There was no documentation in the provider's record that the Virginia Health and Safety Update for 2023 was completed. 2. The provider verified that she had not completed the update for 2023.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Based on a review of pet vaccinations, the center failed to ensure that all pets shall be vaccinated for rabies. Evidence: 1. The provider has two cats in the residence. There was no documentation of a rabies vaccination. 2. The provider verified that he cats had not gotten their rabies vaccination.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on a review of training hours, the provider failed to ensure that the annual health and safety update was completed annually. Evidence: 1.There was no documentation in the provider's record that the Virginia Health and Safety Update for 2023 was completed. 2. The provider verified that she had not completed the update for 2023.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Based on a review of pet vaccinations, the center failed to ensure that all pets shall be vaccinated for rabies. Evidence: 1. The provider has two cats in the residence. There was no documentation of a rabies vaccination. 2. The provider verified that he cats had not gotten their rabies vaccination.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that diapering ointment shall be inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the room with cubbies and diaper changing table there was a tube of Desitin Ointment on the floor next to the cubbies. Children have access to this room and area at all times.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4's date of enrollment was 11/01/2023. There was not documentation in the record of a physical examination. 2. The provider verified that there was not a documentation of a physical exam in the record.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that hazardous materials were inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the sleeping area on a shelf next to the diaper changing table there was a can of Microban Sanitizing Spray, and a container of Clorox Wipes. 2. In the bathroom there was a bottle of [name] Bowl Cleaner on the floor next to the toilet. 3. Manufacturer label stated "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution".”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain all required information for children records. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and #4's file did not contain the date of enrollment. 2. Child #2's file did not contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance 3. Child #4's file did not contain a complete address for the designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-800-750-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that diapering ointment shall be inaccessible to children. Evidence: In the room with cubbies and diaper changing table there was a tube of Desitin Ointment on the floor next to the cubbies. Children have access to this room and area at all times.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of children records, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #4's date of enrollment was 11/01/2023. There was not documentation in the record of a physical examination. 2. The provider verified that there was not a documentation of a physical exam in the record.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that hazardous materials were inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the sleeping area on a shelf next to the diaper changing table there was a can of Microban Sanitizing Spray, and a container of Clorox Wipes. 2. In the bathroom there was a bottle of [name] Bowl Cleaner on the floor next to the toilet. 3. Manufacturer label stated "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution".”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of children records, the provider failed to obtain all required information for children records. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and #4's file did not contain the date of enrollment. 2. Child #2's file did not contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance 3. Child #4's file did not contain a complete address for the designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of evacuation drills, the provider failed to ensure that an emergency evacuation was practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that an emergency evacuation drill had been completed for May 2023. 2. The provider verified that the emergency evacuation drill had not been documented.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on review of evacuation drills, the provider failed to ensure that an emergency evacuation was practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation that an emergency evacuation drill had been completed for May 2023. 2. The provider verified that the emergency evacuation drill had not been documented.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on interview and review of children records, the center failed to obtain all the required policies to the parents before the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2's first day of attendance was 02/20/2023. The file did not contain documentation of the providers policy for administration of medication. 2. The provider verified that the records did not contain the policy for administration of medication.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on interview and review of children records, the provider failed to obtain all required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2's file did not contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. 2. Child #1 and Child #2's file did not contain address for one of the designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 3. The provider verified that records did not contain the name and policy number for medical insurance, and an address for one of the emergency contacts.”
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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 May 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 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.
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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (434) 322-3006 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 322-3006 to ask.
(434) 322-3006.
Louisa, VA 23093. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.