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Jenita Holland

Portsmouth, VA 23701 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Jenita Holland

Jenita Holland is a licensed home daycare in Portsmouth, 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, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. 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 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday5:00 AM to 12:00 AM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Jenita Holland has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Jenita Holland

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110678
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 12 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #1 did not have a physical examination on record and has been at the center for over 3 months.”
  3. Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-520-A

      “Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Two children ages 13 months and 15 months are sleeping in cribs and have no documentation regarding not developmentally ready to sleep in a cot, rest mat, or bed.”
    • 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. A child did not wash their hands before breakfast”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-700-B

      “The parent's written authorization for medication shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. Child #1 has a prescriptive medication that does not have a current written authorization within the past 10 days.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Two of the four staff records reviewed did not have the minimum of 16 hours of annual training.”
  4. Aug 7, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-520-A

      “Cribs shall be provided for children from birth through 12 months of age and for children over 12 months of age who are not developmentally ready to sleep on a cot, rest mat, or bed. Two children ages 13 months and 15 months are sleeping in cribs and have no documentation regarding not developmentally ready to sleep in a cot, rest mat, or bed.”
    • 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. A child did not wash their hands before breakfast”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-700-B

      “The parent's written authorization for medication shall expire or be renewed after 10 working days. Child #1 has a prescriptive medication that does not have a current written authorization within the past 10 days.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Two of the four staff records reviewed did not have the minimum of 16 hours of annual training.”
  5. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two of the four cribs have loose fitting sheets.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent. Both changing pads used for the diapering children had small tears to the waterproof material making them nonabsorbent.”
  6. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Two of the four cribs have loose fitting sheets.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent. Both changing pads used for the diapering children had small tears to the waterproof material making them nonabsorbent.”
  7. Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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. There was no emergency practice drill conducted for the month of July 2024. The last drill was performed on June 10, 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Hot water at taps available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. The hot water temperature of the family day home was as high as123?F.”
  8. Aug 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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. There was no emergency practice drill conducted for the month of July 2024. The last drill was performed on June 10, 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Hot water at taps available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. The hot water temperature of the family day home was as high as123?F.”
  9. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the playground area, there is a broken clothesline with several long strings hanging in reach of children. This poses as a strangulation hazard to the children in care. 2. In the indoor play area, the children’s cots are stacked with no secure fasten to hold them in place. This poses as both a tipping and injury to the children in care.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points or an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: 1. Inspectors arrived at 9am and there was an additional child that came into the center totally 6 children and 19 points. There was one caregiver for approximately 6 minutes as the additional caregiver was out at an appointment. 2. The provider confirmed that for approximately 6 minutes, the home was over three points.”
  10. Apr 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the playground area, there is a broken clothesline with several long strings hanging in reach of children. This poses as a strangulation hazard to the children in care. 2. In the indoor play area, the children’s cots are stacked with no secure fasten to hold them in place. This poses as both a tipping and injury to the children in care.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a caregiver does not exceed 16 points or an additional caregiver is needed. Evidence: 1. Inspectors arrived at 9am and there was an additional child that came into the center totally 6 children and 19 points. There was one caregiver for approximately 6 minutes as the additional caregiver was out at an appointment. 2. The provider confirmed that for approximately 6 minutes, the home was over three points.”
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 12, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Jenita Holland

Is Jenita Holland licensed?

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

When was Jenita Holland last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Jenita Holland had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 9 of 12 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 Jenita Holland care for?

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

Does Jenita Holland accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Jenita Holland's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Jenita Holland cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 800-3325 to ask.

What is Jenita Holland's phone number?

(757) 800-3325.

Where is Jenita Holland?

Portsmouth, VA 23701. 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).