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Esther Babatunde

Wise, VA 24293 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 8 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Esther Babatunde

Esther Babatunde is a licensed home daycare in Wise, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 26 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Esther Babatunde has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Esther Babatunde

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110497
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 9, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 26 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 8
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Other rules 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. Sep 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5

      “Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a central registry search within 30 days of a 14 year old person in the home becoming 14 years old. Household members # 5 & 6 did not have central registry results during the inspection and has been 14 years old for seven months.”
  2. Mar 5, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-900-B

      “Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running, playing, lying down, or riding in vehicles. A child was in a crib drinking their bottle at nap time.”
  3. Sep 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations. Per the local Zoning Administrator the provider can have no more than five children under the age of 2 1/2 years. During the inspection, seven children in care were under 2 1/2 years of age.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's full name or dated. There was more than one infant in care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall dated. The menu posted for this week was not complete and was not dated.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5

      “Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a central registry search by the end of the 30th day of becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and is over the age of 14 years.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. The crib sheets in the occupied cribs were not tight-fitting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and household member #1 was not completed and was over due by seven months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “High chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. Two of the seven occupied high chairs did not have the safety strap securely fastened.”
  4. Sep 10, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Other rules

      8VAC20-800-30-A

      “The provider shall ensure compliance with these standards and the terms of the current license issued by the department and with relevant federal, state or local laws, and other relevant regulations. Per the local Zoning Administrator the provider can have no more than five children under the age of 2 1/2 years. During the inspection, seven children in care were under 2 1/2 years of age.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Bottles shall be refrigerated and labeled with the child's full name and the date, if more than one infant is in care. The infant bottles were not labeled with the child's full name or dated. There was more than one infant in care.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall dated. The menu posted for this week was not complete and was not dated.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-5

      “Household members 14 years of age and older must obtain the results of a central registry search by the end of the 30th day of becoming 14 years old. Household Member #2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and is over the age of 14 years.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. The crib sheets in the occupied cribs were not tight-fitting.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 and household member #1 was not completed and was over due by seven months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-540-A

      “High chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. Two of the seven occupied high chairs did not have the safety strap securely fastened.”
  5. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. A spray bottle of disinfectant was on a shelf with food in the kitchen area, accessible to children.”
  6. Mar 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. A spray bottle of disinfectant was on a shelf with food in the kitchen area, accessible to children.”
  7. Sep 18, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for six months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating and after toileting or diapering. Caregiver #1, filled a wash basin container with soapy water and washed all of the children's hands before eating lunch. Caregiver #1, did not wash children's hands after diapering.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Caregiver #1, changed three diapers and did not wash hands after each change.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “The provider shall ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Caregiver #1 had a total of 19 points during the inspection on 9/18/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. There was no documentation in caregiver #3 file, regarding orientation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. Caregiver #3, who has been employed for a week and a half, did not have documentation or orientation on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #3 was not provided orientation by the end of their first week as required by the standards. Caregiver # 3 has been employed one and half weeks.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #3 had not received the required orientation by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The record for Child # 2 & 4 was missing an immunization record. Child #4 has been in care for six months and was present during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain two emergency contacts, first days of attendance, medication plan and liability insurance. The record for Child #1 was missing the medication policy and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection and had been for nine months. The record for Child #2 was missing two emergency contacts name and information, fist date of attendance and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection. The record for Child #3 was missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for five months. The record for Child #4 was missing the first day of attendance and insurance liability information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Enrolled child #5 did not have a record at the family day home. Child #5, has been in care for one year.”
    • 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. The record for Child #2 & 4 was missing a physical examination. Child #4 has been in care for six months and child 2 & 4 was in care during the inspection.”
    • 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. Caregiver #3, who had been employed for a week and a half, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Caregiver #1, changed three diapers, and did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
  8. Sep 18, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #1, who has been enrolled for six months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-B

      “Caregivers shall ensure that children's hands are washed with liquid soap and warm running water before eating and after toileting or diapering. Caregiver #1, filled a wash basin container with soapy water and washed all of the children's hands before eating lunch. Caregiver #1, did not wash children's hands after diapering.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Caregiver #1, changed three diapers and did not wash hands after each change.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “The provider shall ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points. Caregiver #1 had a total of 19 points during the inspection on 9/18/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. There was no documentation in caregiver #3 file, regarding orientation.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. Caregiver #3, who has been employed for a week and a half, did not have documentation or orientation on file.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #3 was not provided orientation by the end of their first week as required by the standards. Caregiver # 3 has been employed one and half weeks.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “The provider shall orient the substitute provider and assistant by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver #3 had not received the required orientation by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The record for Child # 2 & 4 was missing an immunization record. Child #4 has been in care for six months and was present during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain two emergency contacts, first days of attendance, medication plan and liability insurance. The record for Child #1 was missing the medication policy and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection and had been for nine months. The record for Child #2 was missing two emergency contacts name and information, fist date of attendance and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection. The record for Child #3 was missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed and liability insurance information. The child was present during the inspection and had been in care for five months. The record for Child #4 was missing the first day of attendance and insurance liability information.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “The provider shall maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Enrolled child #5 did not have a record at the family day home. Child #5, has been in care for one year.”
    • 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. The record for Child #2 & 4 was missing a physical examination. Child #4 has been in care for six months and child 2 & 4 was in care during the inspection.”
    • 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. Caregiver #3, who had been employed for a week and a half, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. Caregiver #1, changed three diapers, and did not clean and sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
  9. Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on record reviews and interviews the provider failed to ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #3 listed a diagnosed food allergy. There is no written care plan on file for this child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on interviews the provider failed to ensure that all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A child's medication is kept in a backpack, not locked, which is accessible to the children.”
  10. Mar 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on record reviews and interviews the provider failed to ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: Child #3 listed a diagnosed food allergy. There is no written care plan on file for this child.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on interviews the provider failed to ensure that all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A child's medication is kept in a backpack, not locked, which is accessible to the children.”
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that cribs have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: 1. There are two cribs in the play room with bottom covers which are not tight-fitting. There is one crib in the living room with a bottom cover which is not tight-fitting.”
  2. Aug 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that cribs have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Evidence: 1. There are two cribs in the play room with bottom covers which are not tight-fitting. There is one crib in the living room with a bottom cover which is not tight-fitting.”
  3. Jul 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jun 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on a tour of the home the provider failed to ensure that all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Household medications are inaccessible to children, but are not in a locked area.”
  5. Jun 12, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on a tour of the home the provider failed to ensure that all medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. Household medications are inaccessible to children, but are not in a locked area.”
  6. Feb 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

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 Esther Babatunde licensed?

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

When was Esther Babatunde last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 9, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Esther Babatunde had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 26 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 Esther Babatunde care for?

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

Does Esther Babatunde accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Esther Babatunde's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Esther Babatunde cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 321-7412 to ask.

What is Esther Babatunde's phone number?

(276) 321-7412.

Where is Esther Babatunde?

Wise, VA 24293. 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).