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Richmond, VA 23222 · infants to toddlers · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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LaKeisha Jones is a licensed home daycare in Richmond, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 5 children, serving school-age children.
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 16 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Programs
| Ages | 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 | 5 childrenFrom the state license |
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State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 16 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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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #2, who has been employed for over three months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
8VAC20-800-680-A
“Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child or assisting a child with toileting and before feeding or helping children with feeding. On 4/17/2026, Caregiver #1 changed Child #2's diaper and did not wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water before feeding Child #2 their bottle.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 did not complete the 2025 Annual Health and Safety update course.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. On the provider's drill log, a practice evacuation drill was not documented in December of 2025. The provider acknowledged that the drill had been conducted but not documented.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record of Child #3, enrolled for over one month, was missing one of the two designated emergency contacts.”
8VAC20-800-940-A
“Temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments and at or below 0?F in the freezer compartments. The freezer temperature measured at 10?F.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record of child #1, enrolled for over 3 weeks, did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance.”
8VAC20-800-940-A
“Temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments and at or below 0?F in the freezer compartments. The freezer temperature measured at 10?F.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Children's records are required to contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. The record of child #1, enrolled for over 3 weeks, did not contain the policy number of the child's medical insurance.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-280
“REPEAT VIOLATION Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning/sanitizing chemicals were located in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink which is an area accessible to children.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-280
“REPEAT VIOLATION Poisonous materials shall be stored in an area inaccessible to children. Poisonous cleaning/sanitizing chemicals were located in an unlocked cabinet under the kitchen sink which is an area accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A cannister of sanitizing wipes were observed on a low cart in an area accessible to children. The wipes contained warning labels to include keep out of the reach of children. 2. The provider acknowledged that the wipes were not kept in an area that was inaccessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-940-A
“Based on observation and measurement, the provider did not ensure that temperatures were maintained at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the freezer compartments. Evidence: 1. The freezer thermometer read 5 degrees. 2. The provider acknowledged that the temperature was not at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.”
8VAC20-800-250-E
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that empty plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside were inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Four empty plastic bags were observed on the floor in an area where the children sleep and play. Two children under the age of five were in care. 2. The provider acknowledged that there were empty plastic bags on the floor in an area accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. A written attendance record was not completed between 8/1/2024 and 9/3/2024. 2. The provider acknowledged that the attendance records were not completed during that timeframe.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. A cannister of sanitizing wipes were observed on a low cart in an area accessible to children. The wipes contained warning labels to include keep out of the reach of children. 2. The provider acknowledged that the wipes were not kept in an area that was inaccessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-940-A
“Based on observation and measurement, the provider did not ensure that temperatures were maintained at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit in the freezer compartments. Evidence: 1. The freezer thermometer read 5 degrees. 2. The provider acknowledged that the temperature was not at or below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.”
8VAC20-800-250-E
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that empty plastic bags large enough for a child's head to fit inside were inaccessible to children under five years of age. Evidence: 1. Four empty plastic bags were observed on the floor in an area where the children sleep and play. Two children under the age of five were in care. 2. The provider acknowledged that there were empty plastic bags on the floor in an area accessible to children.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: 1. A written attendance record was not completed between 8/1/2024 and 9/3/2024. 2. The provider acknowledged that the attendance records were not completed during that timeframe.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of three child records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 3/25/24) was missing one emergency contact. Child records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. The provider acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of three child records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 3/25/24) was missing one emergency contact. Child records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. The provider acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure that one enrolled child had a complete record that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 12/8/2023) did not contain one of the two required emergency contacts. Child records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. The record did not contain the name and policy number of the child's medical insurance. 3. The provider acknowledged that the record was incomplete.”
8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure that a landline telephone, excluding a cordless or cell phone, was available, operable, and accessible. An operable landline telephone is one that does not require electricity to operate. Cordless or cell phones may be used in addition to the landline telephone. Evidence: 1. A cordless landline phone was observed during the inspection. 2. The applicant acknowledged that she did not have the required phone type.”
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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 August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 12 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.
5, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Its hours are not listed. Call (804) 916-9422 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 916-9422 to ask.
(804) 916-9422.
Richmond, VA 23222. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.