Blessings for You Day Care Center
2231 E Parham Road, Henrico, VA
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Gail Wooddy-Mawyer is a licensed home daycare in Henrico, 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 Saturday, 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Gail Wooddy-Mawyer has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 23, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Repeat Violation Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 stated the required annual training hours have not been completed during the 01/23/2023 inspection.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit and implement a plan to test potable water for lead to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH). On 01/23/2026, the caregiver could not locate the potable water test results.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall complete the departments? health and safety updated course. Caregiver #1 stated the required departments? health and safety updated course was not completed for 2025 during the 01/23/2023 inspection.”
8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for Child #1and Child #2 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. Child #1 and Child #2 had been in care for over three years without any annual review.”
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 overdue by four months.”
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. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 contained documentation of immunizations 17 days after the children began attending the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain documentation of the annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review of required information. Child #4 has been attending the family day home for over three years. Child #5 has been attending the family day home for over five years.”
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 caregivers stated the required emergency drills were practiced but the documentation of the completed drills could not be located.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The caregiver stated they have not completed the required training hours.”
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. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 contained documentation of immunizations 17 days after the children began attending the family day home.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain documentation of the annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. The records for Child #4 and Child #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review of required information. Child #4 has been attending the family day home for over three years. Child #5 has been attending the family day home for over five years.”
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 caregivers stated the required emergency drills were practiced but the documentation of the completed drills could not be located.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“In addition to satisfactory completion of first aid training and CPR training, caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The caregiver stated they have not completed the required training hours.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one provider and a substitute provider had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. The most recent first aid certification in the record for Caregiver #1 expired on 11/2023. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed the certifications had expired and had not been renewed.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one provider and a substitute provider had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. The most recent CPR certification in the record for Caregiver #1 expired 11/2023. 2. Caregiver #1 confirmed the certifications had expired and had not been renewed.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of one caregiver’s and one household member’s records and interview, the provider did not ensure background checks were obtained at least every five years. Evidence: 1. Caregiver #1 could not locate the central registry finding and the national fingerprint based criminal background check for Caregiver #1 and Household Member #1. 2. Caregiver #1 stated the required background checks were requested in 2018 and need to be updated.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, and interview, the provider failed to ensure applicants and adults involved to day-to-day operations or living in the family day home undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: The provider was unable to locate the results of the Central Registry background check for themself and a household member. The Central Registry results in the records were dated 11/22/2017. Central Registry checks were due on or before 11/22/2022. The provider stated that the background checks were conducted but that they were not able to be located.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as cleaning agents are stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: There was a bottle of Clorox cleaning spray on the counter in the kitchen by the sink.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the provider failed to ensure that the most recently issued inspection finding were posted on the premises. Evidence: The most recent inspection was not visible. When asked, the provider acknowledged that the most recent inspection was not posted.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the provider failed to have a carbon monoxide detector installed in the home. Evidence: When asked the provider stated that she did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #5, date of enrollment 12/3/19, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on documentation review, and interview, the provider failed to practice emergency evacuation procedures monthly. Evidence: Documentation of emergency evacuation drills stated that the last practice drill was conducted on 9/15/22. When asked, the provider acknowledged that a practice drill had not been conducted during the months of October, November, or December.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on records review, the provider failed to ensure that the provider, each caregiver, and adult household member obtain a Tuberculosis screening every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: The record for staff #1 contained a Tuberculosis screening dated 07/17/20 and the record for staff #2 contained a Tuberculosis screening dated 07/17/20. The record for Household member #1 contained a Tuberculosis screening dated 07/17/20.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on records review, the provider failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 6/1/20, and the record for child #4, date of enrollment 12/3/19, did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
8VAC20-800-680-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children wash their hands before eating. Evidence: The children were observed to come from the play room to the kitchen table and begin eating lunch without first washing their hands.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on records review, the provider failed to obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized before the child may attend. Evidence: The record for child #1, date of enrollment 6/1/20, did not contain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents, and disinfectants were stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Three (3) spray bottles of cleaning spray and a 1 gallon jug of bleach were sitting on the counter directly beside the stove where food was being prepared for lunch.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of 7 children’s records and interview, the provider did not maintain an up-to-date record for 1 child enrolled. Evidence: Child #7, was in attendance at the family day home. During interview, the provider stated that the record for child #7 could not be located”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation, and interview, the provider failed to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The daily attendance board had Tuesday written at the top. The visit was conducted on a Friday. When asked, the provider stated that the same children come every day and she does not .update the attendance each day.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on interview, the provider failed to have a carbon monoxide detector installed in the home. Evidence: When asked the provider stated that she did not have a carbon monoxide detector.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of four children's records and interviews, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance for one child. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, did not contain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the physical examination for Child #4 was not obtained within 30 days after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for one child enrolled. Evidence: 1) Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, was identified as a child that was enrolled at the family day home. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported the record for Child #4 could not be located.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of four children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation that one child had been adequately immunized prior to enrollment. Evidence: 1) The record for Child #4, enrolled on 11/05/21, did not contain immunizations at the time of enrollment. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 confirmed the immunizations for Child #4 were not obtained at the time of enrollment.”
8VAC20-800-30-A
“Based on observations and interviews, the provider did not 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. Evidence: 1) The provider's zoning permit requires a conditional use permit for any family day home that employs persons from outside the home. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported she does not have a conditional use permit from zoning to authorize the provider to employ a caregiver who is not a resident of the home. 3) Caregiver #2 was observed providing care during the inspection. Caregiver #2 confirmed she does not reside in the home.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interviews, the family day home that was built before 2015 and that serves preschool-age children was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1) The family day home was not equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. 2) During interviews, the provider confirmed the home did not have a carbon monoxide detector on site at the time of the inspection.”
22VAC40-111-30-A
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not 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. Evidence: 1) The licensing inspector observed that the provider's zoning permit requires a conditional use permit for any family day home that employs persons from outside the home. 2) During interview, Caregiver #1 reported she does not have a conditional use permit from zoning to authorize the provider to employ a caregiver who is not a resident of the home. Caregiver #1 reported Caregiver #2 does not reside in the home.”
22VAC40-111-140-B-4
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one provider and a substitute provider had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1) The most recent first aid certification in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 09/13/2019 and expired on 09/13/2021. 2) The most recent first aid certification in the record for Caregiver #2, sometimes a substitute provider, was dated 09/13/2019 and expired on 09/13/2021. 3) During interview, Caregiver #2 confirmed the certifications had expired and had not been renewed.”
22VAC40-111-140-B-3
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one provider and a substitute provider had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1) The most recent CPR certification in the record for Caregiver #1 was dated 09/13/2019 and expired on 09/13/2021. 2) The most recent CPR certification in the record for Caregiver #2, sometimes a substitute caregiver, was dated 09/13/2019 and expired on 09/13/2021. 3) During interview, Caregiver #2 confirmed the certifications had expired and had not been renewed.”
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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 January 23, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 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.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 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 (804) 651-3733 to ask.
(804) 651-3733.
Henrico, VA 23228. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.