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Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Diane Seward
- licensed capacity
- 6
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Diane Seward
Diane Seward is a licensed home daycare in Virginia Beach, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 6 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM to 9:00 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 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen until 9 PM
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 6 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | 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 | 6 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Diane Seward
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 6 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1109763
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 9 visits · 21 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 8
- Background checks 5
- Staff training and qualifications 4
- Food and nutrition 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
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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May 26, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-C
“The family day home is required to maintain documentation of emergency evacuations and shelter-in place drills. The licensee did not have documentation of any emergency drills from January 20206 to present day.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“The licensee is required to obtain a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The licensee's CPR certification expired on 05/01/2026.”
22.1-289.057-A
“Each child day program that is licensed shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The licensee did not have documentation that they had their water tested for lead.”
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The laundry area which had cleaning products was open and accessible to the children in care.”
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Potentially poisonous substances shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. The laundry area which had cleaning products was open and accessible to the children in care.”
May 28, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-A
“Vendors are required to complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education and the 3 hour update course annual thereafter. Caregiver B did not have documentation of having the 3 hour annual update training.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider did not have documentation of having practiced emergency evacuation procedures for January , February, March, April or May of 2025. Technical assistance regarding emergency drills was provided on 12/04/2025 on the summary page of the last inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of a complete emergency contact for 1 of the 2 required.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that include all the required components. The provider had an emergency plan that did not address all of the required components.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Neither Caregiver A nor B had documentation of having received a minimum of 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. The provider did not have a landline telephone in the home.”
8VAC20-800-610-A
“Use of media such as, but not limited to, the television shall be limited to programsthat are produced for children or are suitable for children. The television in one of the rooms children were in had a television program on that used profanity. The television could be heard in the main daycare area as well.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Each caregiver and eligible household member is required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether they have ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Caregiver B did not have a signed sworn statement of affirmation.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Staff are required to obtain a central registry check at hire and every five years thereafter. Caregiver B's did not have a repeat central registry check. The last check was dated 2018.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider is required to review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The emergency plan for the family day home did not have documentation that it had been reviewed or updated since 2019.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated, given to parents or posted in an area accessible to parents and kept on file for one week. The provider did not have a menu posted on the parent board nor a copy of that week's menu available.”
May 28, 2025Inspection11 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-A
“Vendors are required to complete the Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education and the 3 hour update course annual thereafter. Caregiver B did not have documentation of having the 3 hour annual update training.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider did not have documentation of having practiced emergency evacuation procedures for January , February, March, April or May of 2025. Technical assistance regarding emergency drills was provided on 12/04/2025 on the summary page of the last inspection.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Child #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5 did not have documentation of a complete emergency contact for 1 of the 2 required.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that include all the required components. The provider had an emergency plan that did not address all of the required components.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Neither Caregiver A nor B had documentation of having received a minimum of 16 hours of annual training.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“A landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, shall be available, operable, and accessible during the family day home's hours of operation. The provider did not have a landline telephone in the home.”
8VAC20-800-610-A
“Use of media such as, but not limited to, the television shall be limited to programsthat are produced for children or are suitable for children. The television in one of the rooms children were in had a television program on that used profanity. The television could be heard in the main daycare area as well.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“Each caregiver and eligible household member is required to provide a sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether they have ever been convicted of or is the subject of pending charges for any offense within or outside the Commonwealth and whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth. Caregiver B did not have a signed sworn statement of affirmation.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Staff are required to obtain a central registry check at hire and every five years thereafter. Caregiver B's did not have a repeat central registry check. The last check was dated 2018.”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider is required to review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The emergency plan for the family day home did not have documentation that it had been reviewed or updated since 2019.”
8VAC20-800-920
“When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be dated, given to parents or posted in an area accessible to parents and kept on file for one week. The provider did not have a menu posted on the parent board nor a copy of that week's menu available.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-290
“Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children. There were sharp kitchen utensils to include knives and scissors in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, where children have access.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Each Caregiver and adult household member of the family day home are required to provide a signed sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth every five years. Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 did not have an updated sworn statement of affirmation. Both were dated 12/28/2018.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-290
“Sharp kitchen utensils and other sharp objects shall be inaccessible to children. There were sharp kitchen utensils to include knives and scissors in an unlocked drawer in the kitchen, where children have access.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Each Caregiver and adult household member of the family day home are required to provide a signed sworn statement or affirmation disclosing whether he has been the subject of a founded complaint of child abuse or neglect within or outside the Commonwealth every five years. Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 did not have an updated sworn statement of affirmation. Both were dated 12/28/2018.”
Jun 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation the licensee did not ensure potentially poisonous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: The laundry room door was open and accessible to the main daycare area. There were various cleaning agents on the washing machine, accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-4
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all caregivers and household members had the required background checks. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not have the results of a central registry check, 5 years from the date of the last one. The last central registry check for Caregiver #1 was dated 08/23/2018. 2. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have a signed sworn statement of affirmation, 5 years from the date of the last one. Both sworn statements were dated 12/28/2018.”
8VAC20-800-210-B
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure they received the required annual training. Evidence: The licensee did not have documentation of annual training in 2023. The licensee confirmed she did not have any training that year.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all caregivers and household members had the required background checks. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have the results of fingerprinting, 5 years from the date of the last one. Both checks were dated 12/12/2018.”
Jun 10, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation the licensee did not ensure potentially poisonous substances were inaccessible to children. Evidence: The laundry room door was open and accessible to the main daycare area. There were various cleaning agents on the washing machine, accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-4
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all caregivers and household members had the required background checks. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 did not have the results of a central registry check, 5 years from the date of the last one. The last central registry check for Caregiver #1 was dated 08/23/2018. 2. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have a signed sworn statement of affirmation, 5 years from the date of the last one. Both sworn statements were dated 12/28/2018.”
8VAC20-800-210-B
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure they received the required annual training. Evidence: The licensee did not have documentation of annual training in 2023. The licensee confirmed she did not have any training that year.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all caregivers and household members had the required background checks. Evidence: Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have the results of fingerprinting, 5 years from the date of the last one. Both checks were dated 12/12/2018.”
Jul 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-440-A
“Based on observation the licensee did not have protective barriers or guard rails to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped Evidence: 1. The deck did not have any barriers or guard rails on the deck or deck stairs. 2. The raised deck did not have any barrier to prevent children from crawling under the deck. 3. Children access the deck to go outside to the play area.”
8VAC20-800-260-B
“Based on observation the licensee did not have a non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, surrounding the outdoor play area located within 30 feet of a drowning hazard. Evidence: The family day home is a waterfront property with a lake in the backyard. The fence surrounding the backyard is approximately three feet high.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the home, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The deck had areas of rotting and splintered wood 2. The play structure in the back yard had rusted hardware and chain links attached to the swings.”
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Jul 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-440-A
“Based on observation the licensee did not have protective barriers or guard rails to prevent a child from climbing over, crawling or falling through, or becoming entrapped Evidence: 1. The deck did not have any barriers or guard rails on the deck or deck stairs. 2. The raised deck did not have any barrier to prevent children from crawling under the deck. 3. Children access the deck to go outside to the play area.”
8VAC20-800-260-B
“Based on observation the licensee did not have a non-climbable barrier at least four feet high, surrounding the outdoor play area located within 30 feet of a drowning hazard. Evidence: The family day home is a waterfront property with a lake in the backyard. The fence surrounding the backyard is approximately three feet high.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation the center did not ensure all areas of the home, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The deck had areas of rotting and splintered wood 2. The play structure in the back yard had rusted hardware and chain links attached to the swings.”
Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Based on a review of five child records, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that each child's record contain documentation of the parent's written acknowledgement of the disclosure of the information for parents. Evidence: 1. None of the five child records reviewed contained documentation of the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information for parents that is to be disclosed prior to the first day of attendance.. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that none of the child records contained the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information for parents”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of the emergency plan and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a review the emergency plan shall occur at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: 1. The emergency plan had not be reviewed in more than a year. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the emergency plan had not be reviewed in more than a year.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on a review of the family day home's first aid kit, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit contains all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the family day home did not include any triangle bandages. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the first aid kit did not include any triangle bandages.”
Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-70-B
“Based on a review of five child records, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that each child's record contain documentation of the parent's written acknowledgement of the disclosure of the information for parents. Evidence: 1. None of the five child records reviewed contained documentation of the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information for parents that is to be disclosed prior to the first day of attendance.. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that none of the child records contained the parent's written acknowledgement of the receipt of the information for parents”
8VAC20-800-800-B
“Based on a review of the emergency plan and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a review the emergency plan shall occur at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. Evidence: 1. The emergency plan had not be reviewed in more than a year. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the emergency plan had not be reviewed in more than a year.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on a review of the family day home's first aid kit, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the first aid kit contains all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the family day home did not include any triangle bandages. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that the first aid kit did not include any triangle bandages.”
Feb 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that a lockdown drill is completed annually. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log did not have written documentation to demonstrate that a lockdown drill was completed during 2021. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that there was no lockdown drill completed during the 2021.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Based on a review of the family day home's first aid kits, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that all first kits contain all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the family day home did not include gauze. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no gauze in the first aid kit for the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on a review of two caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not ensure that there is a caregiver present with a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 2. The record for caregiver #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no caregiver present with a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that had an in-person component.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not insure that all caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 did not include documentation to demonstrate completion of the required 16 hours of annual training. 2. The record for caregiver #2 did not include documentation to demonstrate completion of the required 16 hours of annual training. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed that they had not completed all of the 16 hours of training required annually.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on a review of two caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not ensure that there is a caregiver present with a current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 contained a first aid certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 2. The record for caregiver #2 contained a first aid certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no caregiver present with a current certification in first aid where there was an in-person component.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log did not have documentation to indicate shelter-in-place drills was completed during 2021. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that shelter-in-place drills were completed during 2021, but that she had forgot to document it on the emergency drill log.”
Feb 24, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
22VAC40-665-410-A-3
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that a lockdown drill is completed annually. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log did not have written documentation to demonstrate that a lockdown drill was completed during 2021. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed that there was no lockdown drill completed during the 2021.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Based on a review of the family day home's first aid kits, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that all first kits contain all of the required items. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit for the family day home did not include gauze. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no gauze in the first aid kit for the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on a review of two caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not ensure that there is a caregiver present with a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 2. The record for caregiver #2 contained a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no caregiver present with a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) that had an in-person component.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not insure that all caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 did not include documentation to demonstrate completion of the required 16 hours of annual training. 2. The record for caregiver #2 did not include documentation to demonstrate completion of the required 16 hours of annual training. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed that they had not completed all of the 16 hours of training required annually.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on a review of two caregiver records, it was determined the provider did not ensure that there is a caregiver present with a current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Evidence: 1. The record for caregiver #1 contained a first aid certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 2. The record for caregiver #2 contained a first aid certification that was completed completely online and did not have an in-person component. 3. Caregiver #1 confirmed there was no caregiver present with a current certification in first aid where there was an in-person component.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on a review of the emergency drill log and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. The emergency drill log did not have documentation to indicate shelter-in-place drills was completed during 2021. 2. Caregiver #1 stated that shelter-in-place drills were completed during 2021, but that she had forgot to document it on the emergency drill log.”
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FAQ
Questions about Diane Seward
Is Diane Seward licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Diane Seward last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Diane Seward had rules cited by the state?
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.
How many children can Diane Seward care for?
6, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Diane Seward accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Diane Seward's hours?
Monday to Friday, 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Diane Seward cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 420-0902 to ask.
What is Diane Seward's phone number?
(757) 420-0902.
Where is Diane Seward?
Virginia Beach, VA 23464. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.