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Davida Cole

Dumfries, VA 22026 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
7 days

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About Davida Cole

Davida Cole is a licensed home daycare in Dumfries, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, Open 24 hours. 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpen until 12 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
Open 24 hours
Licensed capacity
9 children

Hours

Hours

MondayOpen 24 hours
TuesdayOpen 24 hours
WednesdayOpen 24 hours
ThursdayOpen 24 hours
FridayOpen 24 hours
SaturdayOpen 24 hours
SundayTodayOpen 24 hours

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 capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Davida Cole

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110271
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Background checks 6
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safety and hazards 2

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. Jul 9, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-110-B

      “Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunizations and physical on file for Child A were not signed or stamped by a physician or an official of a local health department.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “(REPEAT VIOLATION) The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Caregiver A was overdue for a new tuberculosis screening for over 4 months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-890

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. 3 out of 6 lunch bags observed were not labeled in a way that identifies the owner.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-B

      “Infant walkers shall not be used. Child A (Age 12 months) was observed in an infant walker.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “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. Child B, enrolled for over 4 months, did not have a physical on file.”
  2. Jan 14, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Providers shall have current certification in first aid. Caregiver #1 first aid certification expired 27 days ago.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Providers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Caregiver #1 CPR certification expired 27 days ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. The record of Caregiver #1 contained documentation of a TB screening that expired 26 days ago.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-B

      “The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form that has been completed within the last 30 days. Caregiver #2's TB screening was completed 1 year 10 months prior to the time of hire.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “(REPEAT VIOLATION) The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver 2, who had been working for two days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Providers shall have current certification in first aid. Caregiver #1 first aid certification expired 27 days ago.”
  3. Jul 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment and when any new resident moves into the home. Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Providers are required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment The sworn statement for Staff #1 who has been employed for over 3 months, was not completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary containing the violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 12/14/2025, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of completed orientation within the first week of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The provider must submit a Central Registry Search (CRS) for a new employee prior to the first day of employment. The provider stated that a CRS request has not been submitted for Staff # 1 who has been employed for over 3 months.”
  4. Jul 14, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment and when any new resident moves into the home. Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “Providers are required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment The sworn statement for Staff #1 who has been employed for over 3 months, was not completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary containing the violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 12/14/2025, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not have documentation of completed orientation within the first week of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The provider must submit a Central Registry Search (CRS) for a new employee prior to the first day of employment. The provider stated that a CRS request has not been submitted for Staff # 1 who has been employed for over 3 months.”
  5. Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “(Repeat Violation) The family day home is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The family day home did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff A, who has been employed for eight months.”
  6. Feb 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “(Repeat Violation) The family day home is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The family day home did not have documentation of a sex offender registry check, and documentation of a search request of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff A, who has been employed for eight months.”
  7. Aug 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of 4 children’s records, the provider did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: 1. The record for Child B did not contain the name, phone number and address for 1 emergency contact. 2. The record for Child C did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 7/23/2023. 3. The record for Child D did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 3/13/2023. 4. The record for Child A, did not contain documentation of address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment, 5. The record for Child A, did not contain the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 8/20/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Based on request and staff interview, provider did not have documentation of the orientation signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. Evidence: Caregiver A (Start Date: 6/16/2024) did not have signed and dated documentation that they completed orientation. Provider stated orientation was given verbally but not documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Based on documentation request and staff interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response. Evidence: An emergency preparedness plan was not observed, the provider confirmed that she did not have it and needed to complete a new one.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on documentation review of 4 children’s, 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: There was no documentation of a physical examination observed for Child A ( Start Date: 8/21/2023).”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on review of 2 Caregiver records and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintain a complete record for each caregiver. Evidence: The file that was observed for Caregiver A did not have documentation of Caregiver A’s Job title, date of employment or volunteering, name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency and that two or more references were checked prior to employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on staff interview and documentation review, provider did not ensure caregivers obtained a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The provider only had documentation for 3 out of 16 hours completed for annual training. Provider stated the other 13 hours were not completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of 2 caregiver records and staff interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry search and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver A sworn disclosure statement documents that they have resided in Maryland within the last five years. Provider confirmed that they have not completed a Maryland sex offender registry search or Maryland child abuse and neglect search for Caregiver A.”
  8. Aug 16, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on review of 4 children’s records, the provider did not obtain all of the required documentation for child records. Evidence: 1. The record for Child B did not contain the name, phone number and address for 1 emergency contact. 2. The record for Child C did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 7/23/2023. 3. The record for Child D did not contain documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 3/13/2023. 4. The record for Child A, did not contain documentation of address and telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment, 5. The record for Child A, did not contain the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually. The last recorded documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information was on 8/20/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Based on request and staff interview, provider did not have documentation of the orientation signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. Evidence: Caregiver A (Start Date: 6/16/2024) did not have signed and dated documentation that they completed orientation. Provider stated orientation was given verbally but not documented.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “Based on documentation request and staff interview, the family day home did not have a written emergency preparedness and response. Evidence: An emergency preparedness plan was not observed, the provider confirmed that she did not have it and needed to complete a new one.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on documentation review of 4 children’s, 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: There was no documentation of a physical examination observed for Child A ( Start Date: 8/21/2023).”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on review of 2 Caregiver records and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintain a complete record for each caregiver. Evidence: The file that was observed for Caregiver A did not have documentation of Caregiver A’s Job title, date of employment or volunteering, name address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency and that two or more references were checked prior to employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on staff interview and documentation review, provider did not ensure caregivers obtained a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: The provider only had documentation for 3 out of 16 hours completed for annual training. Provider stated the other 13 hours were not completed.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of 2 caregiver records and staff interview, the provider did not obtain an out-of-state sex offender registry search and out-of-state child abuse and neglect search for each employee that has resided outside of the state of Virginia within the last 5 years. Evidence: Caregiver A sworn disclosure statement documents that they have resided in Maryland within the last five years. Provider confirmed that they have not completed a Maryland sex offender registry search or Maryland child abuse and neglect search for Caregiver A.”
  9. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, not all of he bottles were labeled with the child's full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name and the date on a small table in the basement daycare area.”
  10. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, not all of he bottles were labeled with the child's full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottles that were not labeled with a child's name and the date on a small table in the basement daycare area.”
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, one assistant did not complete the Preservice Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of the Preservice Training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver records and interview with provider it was determined that the provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child A before the child attended the program. Evidence: Child A was enrolled 02/21/23 and the date of child file review was on 02/22/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure hazardous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet below the sink in the basement bathroom was not locked. The cabinet contained a bottle of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner and a can Microban bathroom cleaner.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview with the provider, it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation for a staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation at the time of this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview with provider it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening at the time of hire. Evidence: Caregiver A’s record was missing the documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening prior to coming in contact with children. Caregiver A began employment on May 2022 and did not have documentation of a negative TB screening for this caregiver”
  4. Feb 22, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of caregiver records, one assistant did not complete the Preservice Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of the Preservice Training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on a review of caregiver records and interview with provider it was determined that the provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations for Child A before the child attended the program. Evidence: Child A was enrolled 02/21/23 and the date of child file review was on 02/22/23.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure hazardous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet below the sink in the basement bathroom was not locked. The cabinet contained a bottle of Fabuloso multi-purpose cleaner and a can Microban bathroom cleaner.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview with the provider, it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation for a staff prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Caregiver A began employment in May 2022 and did not have documentation of a sworn statement of affirmation at the time of this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview with provider it was determined that the provider failed to obtain documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening at the time of hire. Evidence: Caregiver A’s record was missing the documentation of a Tuberculosis Screening prior to coming in contact with children. Caregiver A began employment on May 2022 and did not have documentation of a negative TB screening for this caregiver”
  5. Aug 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider had potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies in an area that was accessible to children. Evidence: There was cleaning supplies and hygiene products on a shelf in the downstairs bathroom that were accessible to children.”

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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Is Davida Cole licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Davida Cole last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Davida Cole had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 10 of 10 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 Davida Cole care for?

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

Does Davida Cole accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Davida Cole's hours?

Every day, Open 24 hours. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Davida Cole cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (703) 221-9175 to ask.

What is Davida Cole's phone number?

(703) 221-9175.

Where is Davida Cole?

Dumfries, VA 22026. 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).