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Dona Cox

Virginia Beach, VA 23452 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Dona Cox

Dona Cox is a licensed home daycare in Virginia Beach, 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, 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Dona Cox

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#474953
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the information regarding provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. The document in the record for Child #1 contained information including names, signatures and dates that had pieces of paper taped on top of original information making it unclear who had received the information contained within the document..”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The diaper surface was not cleaned by washing with soap and water or detergent solution and rinsing with water after a diaper change.”
  4. Jul 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation and interview the provider failed to ensure that potentially poisonous substances are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1 - In the bathroom used by children in care there were many containers of personal care products including items that indicate keep out of reach of children on the label. The cabinet sits on the floor in the bathroom. The cabinet was unlocked and therefore accessible to children in care. 2 - Children were observed accessing the bathroom during the inspection. 3 - The provider confirmed the items stored in the lower cabinet were accessible to children in care.”
  5. Jul 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation and interview the provider failed to ensure that potentially poisonous substances are stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1 - In the bathroom used by children in care there were many containers of personal care products including items that indicate keep out of reach of children on the label. The cabinet sits on the floor in the bathroom. The cabinet was unlocked and therefore accessible to children in care. 2 - Children were observed accessing the bathroom during the inspection. 3 - The provider confirmed the items stored in the lower cabinet were accessible to children in care.”
  6. Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that emergency numbers were posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. 911 and the emergency back up care provider's number was not posted. 2. Provider stated that it had been taken down when the kitchen was painted.”
  7. Aug 15, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on record review it was determined the provider did not ensure that parents reviewed the child's emergency contact information annually. Evidence: 1. The record for child #5 did not contain documentation of annual review. the documentation was last reviewed 1/2021. 2. The provider confirmed the record had not been updated since 1/2021.”
  8. Apr 26, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not review the emergency plan annually as required. Evidence: 1. The emergency preparedness plan was last documented as reviewed 2/1/21. 2. Provider confirmed the emergency preparedness plan was last reviewed on 2/1/21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under two years of age who is not exempt from the immunization requirements. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(under 2 y/o) did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. The documentation available was dated 9/1/21. 2. The provider confirmed they had not received updated immunization documentation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review it was determined the provider did not ensure each child's record contained the required annual documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(enrolled 11/16/20) did not contain documentation of an annual review. 2. Provider confirmed this information was not present during the inspection.”

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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Questions about Dona Cox

Is Dona Cox licensed?

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

When was Dona Cox last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Dona Cox had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 5 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 Dona Cox care for?

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

Does Dona Cox accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Dona Cox's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Dona Cox cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 729-1555 to ask.

What is Dona Cox's phone number?

(757) 729-1555.

Where is Dona Cox?

Virginia Beach, VA 23452. 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).