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LaShawnda Gunn

Bristow, VA 20136 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About LaShawnda Gunn

LaShawnda Gunn is a licensed home daycare in Bristow, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 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 18 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, 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

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State record

Inspection reports for LaShawnda Gunn

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID47070
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 18 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 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 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation. Provider could not find documentation for emergency drills conducted from January 2026 to April 2026.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Providers shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Caregiver #1 does not have a current certification in CPR. The last one on file expired over 4 months ago.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Providers shall have a current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council. Caregiver #1 does not have a current certification in first aid. The last one on file expired over 4 months ago.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The provider is required to have caregivers and household members undergo a background check every five years. 1. The most recent national criminal history check for caregiver #1, household member #1 and caregiver 2 was overdue by 1 month. 2. The most recent central registry check for caregiver #1, household member #1 and caregiver 2 was overdue by over 2 months. 3. The most recent sworn statement for caregiver #2 was overdue by over 3 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. There was no written attendance completed on the day of inspection (6/2/2026).”
  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 & #2 did not have the annual health and safety update training completed for 2024.”
  3. Dec 2, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Soiled disposable diapers and wipes must be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The provider did not have a foot operated storage system for disposal of soiled diapers and wipes.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physicians order, including refrigerated medication and medications for caregivers and household members, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were two bottles of prescribed medication that were observed up high in an organizer that was not locked on the second floor of the home. Children were observed to be able to have access to the second floor.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers are required to obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities, in addition to the first aid and CPR training. 1. Caregiver #1 only had documentation for two out of sixteen clock hours of training annually. 2. Caregiver #2 did not have documentation on file to show that they obtained a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually.”
  4. Jun 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “22.1-289.011-F The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary containing the violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 12/7/2024, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Documentation for emergency evacuation drills were not available during inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The provider is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The provider did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the provider did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
  5. Jun 24, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “22.1-289.011-F The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The inspection summary containing the violation notice from the most recent inspection, dated 12/7/2024, was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. Documentation for emergency evacuation drills were not available during inspection.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The provider is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The provider did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the provider did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
  6. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Documentation showed that there was no lockdown drill conducted at least annually.”
  7. Dec 2, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review of the emergency contact information. Child #1?s annual review of emergency contact information was overdue by 3 years. Child #2?s annual review of emergency contact information was overdue by 3 years.”
    • 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. 2 children were observed receiving snack and did not wash hands prior to eating.”
  8. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on documentation review, the provider did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Attendance has not been completed since Monday 5/6/2024. The provider advised there has been children in care each day and 5 children attended the program this afternoon.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-D

      “Based on documentation review and provider interview, the provider has not maintained records of emergency evacuation drills for one year. Evidence: The most recent monthly emergency evacuation drill was documented on 11/24/2023.”
  9. May 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on documentation review, the provider did not keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: Attendance has not been completed since Monday 5/6/2024. The provider advised there has been children in care each day and 5 children attended the program this afternoon.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-D

      “Based on documentation review and provider interview, the provider has not maintained records of emergency evacuation drills for one year. Evidence: The most recent monthly emergency evacuation drill was documented on 11/24/2023.”
  10. Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider does not have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Evidence: The provider's previous CPR certification expired on 6/17/2023.”
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  1. Dec 7, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider does not have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Evidence: The provider's previous CPR certification expired on 6/17/2023.”
  2. Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The provider stated she has not conducted any lockdown drills.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that all caregivers and adult household members submit to an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening or test at least every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Staff #1's most recent TB test was completed 2/18/2021. Adult Household Member #1's most recent TB test was completed 3/3/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills conducted in January, February, or March of 2023.”
  3. Apr 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The provider stated she has not conducted any lockdown drills.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that all caregivers and adult household members submit to an updated tuberculosis (TB) screening or test at least every two years from the date of the first screening. Evidence: Staff #1's most recent TB test was completed 2/18/2021. Adult Household Member #1's most recent TB test was completed 3/3/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider did not maintain documentation of monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: There was no documentation of emergency evacuation drills conducted in January, February, or March of 2023.”
  4. Nov 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The provider stated she has not conducted any lockdown drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider has not reviewed the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Evidence: The last documented review of the emergency preparedness plan was conducted 5/21/2021 by the provider.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not conducted monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: Emergency evacuation drills were not conducted in September 2022 or October 2022.”
  5. Nov 29, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: The provider stated she has not conducted any lockdown drills.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “Based on record review, the provider has not reviewed the emergency preparedness plan at least annually. Evidence: The last documented review of the emergency preparedness plan was conducted 5/21/2021 by the provider.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review and provider interview, the provider has not conducted monthly emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: Emergency evacuation drills were not conducted in September 2022 or October 2022.”
  6. May 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on provider interview and review of the attendance record, the provider has not maintained a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The provider stated she had five school age children in care this morning and no children were listed on the attendance record at the time of inspection. The provider stated she usually updates the attendance when she returns home after taking the children to school.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Bathroom cleaner, Lysol wipes, and a scent spray with warnings stating "Keep out of reach of children" were observed on the toilet tank in the bathroom used by children in care.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-D

      “Based on provider interview, the provider has not ensured that linens are washed at least weekly. Evidence: The provider stated linens for cots and rest mats are washed "two to three times per month."”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3's records were missing contact information for the children's mother including name, address, telephone number, and contact information for the custodial parent's place of employment.”
  7. May 25, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “Based on provider interview and review of the attendance record, the provider has not maintained a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The provider stated she had five school age children in care this morning and no children were listed on the attendance record at the time of inspection. The provider stated she usually updates the attendance when she returns home after taking the children to school.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances were stored in areas inaccessible to children. Evidence: Bathroom cleaner, Lysol wipes, and a scent spray with warnings stating "Keep out of reach of children" were observed on the toilet tank in the bathroom used by children in care.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-D

      “Based on provider interview, the provider has not ensured that linens are washed at least weekly. Evidence: The provider stated linens for cots and rest mats are washed "two to three times per month."”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that each child's record contains all required information. Evidence: Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3's records were missing contact information for the children's mother including name, address, telephone number, and contact information for the custodial parent's place of employment.”
  8. Dec 2, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22VAC40-111-920

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the provider did not ensure that the menu for the current one week period were either given to parents or posted in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: The provider stated she did not have a menu for this week.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-111-50-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the provider has not kept a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The provider stated she has not kept attendance this week (11/29/21-12/2/21).”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-830-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: The provider stated she has not done any evacuation drills with the children.”
  9. Dec 2, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22VAC40-111-920

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the provider did not ensure that the menu for the current one week period were either given to parents or posted in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: The provider stated she did not have a menu for this week.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22VAC40-111-50-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the provider has not kept a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: The provider stated she has not kept attendance this week (11/29/21-12/2/21).”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-830-A

      “Based on record review and staff interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care. Evidence: The provider stated she has not done any evacuation drills with the children.”

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 LaShawnda Gunn

Is LaShawnda Gunn licensed?

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

When was LaShawnda Gunn last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LaShawnda Gunn had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 11 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 LaShawnda Gunn care for?

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

Does LaShawnda Gunn accept child care subsidies?

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

What are LaShawnda Gunn's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LaShawnda Gunn cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (571) 538-6424 to ask.

What is LaShawnda Gunn's phone number?

(571) 538-6424.

Where is LaShawnda Gunn?

Bristow, VA 20136. 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).