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Bristol, VA 24201 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
LaDonna Sonds
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About LaDonna Sonds
LaDonna Sonds is a licensed home daycare in Bristol, 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, 8:00 AM to 4:00 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 18 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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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
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
LaDonna Sonds has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for LaDonna Sonds
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1110602
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 18 rules in all
- Background checks 4
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Safety and hazards 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safe sleep 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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Apr 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
22.1-289.036-B-1
“Household members 18 or over must complete a sworn statement. Household member #1 did not have a sworn statement and is 18 yrs. old.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire a current report of tuberculosis screening. Caregiver #2 did not have a tuberculosis screening.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Household members 18 yrs. and older must be have completed a national fingerprint check. Household #1 is 18 yrs. old and does not have a completed fingerprint check.”
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. Caregiver # 3 had not completed 16 hrs. of training.”
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“A person 14 years of age and older must have a search of the central registry and make the information available for regulatory purposes who is living in the licensee's home. Household member #3 has turned 14 yrs.old and did not have a central registry check completed.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“This is a repeat violation. The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider did not have documentation of monthly evacuation drills for October, November and December.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #2 was past due for the repeat TB screening by 6 weeks.”
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. Staff person #2 had not completed the required 16 hours of annual training.”
May 13, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“A person 14 years of age and older must have a search of the central registry and make the information available for regulatory purposes who is living in the licensee's home. Household member #3 has turned 14 yrs.old and did not have a central registry check completed.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“This is a repeat violation. The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider did not have documentation of monthly evacuation drills for October, November and December.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Caregiver #2 was past due for the repeat TB screening by 6 weeks.”
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. Staff person #2 had not completed the required 16 hours of annual training.”
Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in in care. Evacuation procedures were not conducted in April and May 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Children's records are required to have health insurance information and a physical examination for each child. The record for child #3 was missing a physical and child record #5 was missing complete health insurance information.”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“This is a repeat violation. Each adult household member must have a current report of TB screening formevery two years. Household member #1 does not have a current report of a TB screening.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Napping children are required to have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. All children napping did not have a cover while napping.”
Oct 23, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in in care. Evacuation procedures were not conducted in April and May 2024.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Children's records are required to have health insurance information and a physical examination for each child. The record for child #3 was missing a physical and child record #5 was missing complete health insurance information.”
8VAC20-790-180-A
“This is a repeat violation. Each adult household member must have a current report of TB screening formevery two years. Household member #1 does not have a current report of a TB screening.”
8VAC20-800-530-A
“Napping children are required to have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering that is open on three edges. All children napping did not have a cover while napping.”
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the provider did not have the required postings. Evidence: The most recent inspection was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review, the provider had a household member that did not have a TB screening. Evidence: Household member #1 had not completed a TB screening.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not have all the required information in children's records. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 did not have insurance information listed in their file.”
Apr 25, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the provider did not have the required postings. Evidence: The most recent inspection was not posted.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based on record review, the provider had a household member that did not have a TB screening. Evidence: Household member #1 had not completed a TB screening.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not have all the required information in children's records. Evidence: Child #1 and #2 did not have insurance information listed in their file.”
Jan 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Based on record review, there was no central registry search for a 14 yr. old residing in the home. Evidence: Child #1 birthdate is 9/29/2007 and there was no central registry available.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Based on observation, medications were not kept locked. Evidence: There was a bottle of liquid Dimetapp and Ibuprophen in the black storage cabinet. The cabinet was closed and latched but not locked.”
8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on record review, children did not have all the required elements in the child files. Evidence: Child #1 was missing names and addresses for emergency contacts, information on allergies and intolerances to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. Child #2 was missing phone #'s and addresses for emergency contacts, and information on allergies and intolerances to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation”
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- Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about LaDonna Sonds
Is LaDonna Sonds licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was LaDonna Sonds last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has LaDonna Sonds had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 8 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 LaDonna Sonds care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does LaDonna Sonds accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are LaDonna Sonds' hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does LaDonna Sonds cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 885-2709 to ask.
What is LaDonna Sonds' phone number?
(276) 885-2709.
Where is LaDonna Sonds?
Bristol, VA 24201. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.