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857 Chimney Hill Shopping Center, Virginia Beach, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Dona Cox has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-800-70-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..”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 729-1555 to ask.
(757) 729-1555.
Virginia Beach, VA 23452. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.