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LaShama Porter

Portsmouth, VA 23703 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
10
open each week
5 days

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About LaShama Porter

LaShama Porter is a licensed home daycare in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
10 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity10 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

LaShama Porter has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for LaShama Porter

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
10 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID30595
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 10, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Jun 10, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-2

      “All caregivers shall have current certification in first appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification for provider #1 and provider #2 was expired for approximately one month.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-1

      “All caregivers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The CPR certification for provider #1 and provider #2 was expired for approximately one month.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, every two years from the date of the first screening. The most recent tuberculosis screening for household member #1 and household member #2 was expired for approximately two months.”
  2. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes emergency evacuation. The family day home’s emergency preparedness plan did not include an evacuation map.”
  7. Nov 1, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-A

      “The family day home shall have a written emergency preparedness and response plan that includes emergency evacuation. The family day home’s emergency preparedness plan did not include an evacuation map.”
  8. Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based upon review of records, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: No evacuation drills were documented in the months of April and May 2024.”
  9. Jun 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based upon review of records, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: No evacuation drills were documented in the months of April and May 2024.”
  10. Mar 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that when more than one infant is in care, bottles are labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottle fed infants in care. Staff 2 was feeding an infant a bottle during the inspection. The bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and the date.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records reviewed for child 1, 2, and 3 did not include the policy numbers of their medical insurance coverage. 2.The provider confirmed that the three children’s records had no medical policy numbers included in the space provided on the enrollment form.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in place drills that includes all required documentation. Evidence: There documentation on the providers emergency drill log did not include the following: 1. The method used for notification of the drill, 2. The number of caregivers participating, 3. Any special conditions simulated, 4. Problems encountered, if any, 5. Weather conditions for evacuation drills.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-180-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The provider/vendor confirmed that there was not a written list to show that child 3 and child 4, both currently enrolled, have food allergies and/or sensitivity or restrictions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction (written care plan). Evidence: 1. In the record provided for child 3, currently enrolled, the parent indicated a food allergy to dairy products. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy. 2. The record provided for child 4, currently enrolled, indicated a physician diagnosed allergy to eggs. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy.”
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Mar 5, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that when more than one infant is in care, bottles are labeled with the child’s full name and the date. Evidence: There were two bottle fed infants in care. Staff 2 was feeding an infant a bottle during the inspection. The bottle was not labeled with the child’s full name and the date.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The records reviewed for child 1, 2, and 3 did not include the policy numbers of their medical insurance coverage. 2.The provider confirmed that the three children’s records had no medical policy numbers included in the space provided on the enrollment form.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that documentation be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in place drills that includes all required documentation. Evidence: There documentation on the providers emergency drill log did not include the following: 1. The method used for notification of the drill, 2. The number of caregivers participating, 3. Any special conditions simulated, 4. Problems encountered, if any, 5. Weather conditions for evacuation drills.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-180-A

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: The provider/vendor confirmed that there was not a written list to show that child 3 and child 4, both currently enrolled, have food allergies and/or sensitivity or restrictions.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-190-B-12

      “Based on observation, the vendor did not ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy included instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic to and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction (written care plan). Evidence: 1. In the record provided for child 3, currently enrolled, the parent indicated a food allergy to dairy products. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy. 2. The record provided for child 4, currently enrolled, indicated a physician diagnosed allergy to eggs. The record did not include a written care plan for the allergy.”
  2. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based upon review of documentation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation drill are practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. The evacuation log provided did not include documentation of evacuation drills in June and July 2022. 2. The provider verified that there were no evacuation drills documented June and July 2022.”
  6. Mar 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based upon review of children's records, the provider has not ensured that each record contains the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of whether or not there is liability insurance. Evidence: The parent of child 1 did not sign the acknowledgement form as to whether or not the provider has liability insurance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based upon review of household records, the provider has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for household members are obtained at least every two years. Evidence; The most recent tuberculosis screening provided for household member 1 is dated 1/3/2020.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in first aid. Evidence: The first aid certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The CPR certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
  7. Mar 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based upon review of children's records, the provider has not ensured that each record contains the parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of whether or not there is liability insurance. Evidence: The parent of child 1 did not sign the acknowledgement form as to whether or not the provider has liability insurance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based upon review of household records, the provider has not ensured that tuberculosis screenings for household members are obtained at least every two years. Evidence; The most recent tuberculosis screening provided for household member 1 is dated 1/3/2020.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in first aid. Evidence: The first aid certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based upon review of caregiver records, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The CPR certification obtained by caregivers 1 and 2 through EMS Safety was an online course that did not include an in-person demonstration of skills.”
  8. Oct 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-280

      “Based upon observation, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous materials are stored in areas made inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet under the bathroom sink did not have a child proof latch, allowing the hair products stored in the cabinet to be potentially accessible to a child using the bathroom.”
    • Background checks

      63.2-1721.1-A

      “Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that every adult living in the family day home has undergone a background check (child protective services - CPS - central registry search) every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 8/29/2016. 2. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 2 is dated 8/23/2016. 3. The provider verified that more recent CPS central registry searches had not been obtained for houshold member 1 and 2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-111-180-A

      “Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is obtained every two years for household members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 10/1/2019. 2. The provider verified that a repeat tuberculosis screening had not been obtained for household member 1.”
  9. Oct 20, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-280

      “Based upon observation, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous materials are stored in areas made inaccessible to children. Evidence: The cabinet under the bathroom sink did not have a child proof latch, allowing the hair products stored in the cabinet to be potentially accessible to a child using the bathroom.”
    • Background checks

      63.2-1721.1-A

      “Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that every adult living in the family day home has undergone a background check (child protective services - CPS - central registry search) every five years. Evidence: 1. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 8/29/2016. 2. The most recent CPS central registry search in the record provided for household member 2 is dated 8/23/2016. 3. The provider verified that more recent CPS central registry searches had not been obtained for houshold member 1 and 2.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-111-180-A

      “Based upon review of two household records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that documentation of a tuberculosis screening is obtained every two years for household members. Evidence: 1. The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record provided for household member 1 is dated 10/1/2019. 2. The provider verified that a repeat tuberculosis screening had not been obtained for household member 1.”

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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Questions about LaShama Porter

Is LaShama Porter licensed?

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

When was LaShama Porter last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 10, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LaShama Porter had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 7 of 11 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 LaShama Porter care for?

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

Does LaShama Porter accept child care subsidies?

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

What are LaShama Porter's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LaShama Porter cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 686-0644 to ask.

What is LaShama Porter's phone number?

(757) 686-0644.

Where is LaShama Porter?

Portsmouth, VA 23703. 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).