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Melissa Chapman

Bristol, VA 24201 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
6 days

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About Melissa Chapman

Melissa Chapman 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 Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 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 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM

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
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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 capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melissa Chapman has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa Chapman

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109032
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 18 visits
  1. Jul 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-1

      “Substitute providers shall have a high school completion or equivalent. Staff person #3 did not have proof of high school completion or equivalent.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to employment from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #3 and #4 did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state prior to employment.”
  2. Mar 10, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Family day homes are required to obtain a copy of the results of the central registry prior to employment and by the end of the 30th day. Caregiver #1 and #2 did not have central registry results and they have been employed for 5 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Family day home providers are required to get a repeat central registry check every 5 years. Caregiver #3 and #4 had central registry checks on file that had been expired for 2 months.”
  3. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for children once every 6 months for children under the age of two years. Child #5's immunizations was not up to date; child #5 had been in care for at least 6 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Providers are require to maintain an up to date record at the home for each enrolled child. Child records #1-#4 had not been updated in over 1 year. The files had been last updated 3/2024.”
  4. Aug 7, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for children once every 6 months for children under the age of two years. Child #5's immunizations was not up to date; child #5 had been in care for at least 6 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Providers are require to maintain an up to date record at the home for each enrolled child. Child records #1-#4 had not been updated in over 1 year. The files had been last updated 3/2024.”
  5. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-440-A

      “Children are not allowed access to decks and porches that do not have protective barriers or guardrails. There is an elevated patio area that is approximately 24 inches high near the paved driveway that children have access to.”
  6. Feb 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-440-A

      “Children are not allowed access to decks and porches that do not have protective barriers or guardrails. There is an elevated patio area that is approximately 24 inches high near the paved driveway that children have access to.”
  7. Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required paperwork for each child. Evidence: Child #2 did not have immunizations on file and the enrollment date was 6/24/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required drill documentation. Evidence: The provider was not able to locate the documentation for the required evacuation an shelter in place drills.”
  8. Jul 30, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required paperwork for each child. Evidence: Child #2 did not have immunizations on file and the enrollment date was 6/24/24.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required drill documentation. Evidence: The provider was not able to locate the documentation for the required evacuation an shelter in place drills.”
  9. Apr 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on record review, pets did have up to date vaccinations. Evidence: 1. Pet #1's rabies vaccination expired 1/25/24. Pet #2's exp. 1/125/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have repeat TB screenings for each caregiver. Evidence: TB screening for provider #1 and #2 expired 3/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to get physical exams within 30 days of first day or attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (DOE 6/20/23) and Child #4 (DOE 8/25/23) did not have physical exams in the file.”
  10. Apr 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on record review, pets did have up to date vaccinations. Evidence: 1. Pet #1's rabies vaccination expired 1/25/24. Pet #2's exp. 1/125/24.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have repeat TB screenings for each caregiver. Evidence: TB screening for provider #1 and #2 expired 3/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review, the provider failed to get physical exams within 30 days of first day or attendance. Evidence: Child #1 (DOE 6/20/23) and Child #4 (DOE 8/25/23) did not have physical exams in the file.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on measurement, the hot water in the bathroom that is available to children was 122 degrees. Evidence: 1. The inspector measured the temperature at 122.5 degrees.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have all the required information in the children's records. Evidence: 1. Child #2 and child #3 did not have physicals in the file and it had been longer than 30 days from enrollment.”
  2. Aug 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on measurement, the hot water in the bathroom that is available to children was 122 degrees. Evidence: 1. The inspector measured the temperature at 122.5 degrees.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have all the required information in the children's records. Evidence: 1. Child #2 and child #3 did not have physicals in the file and it had been longer than 30 days from enrollment.”
  3. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have up-to-date records for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Child #2's record was last updated 03/2018, child #4's record was last updated 8/20, and child #5's record was last updated 10/20.”
  6. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 3, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Melissa Chapman

Is Melissa Chapman licensed?

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

When was Melissa Chapman last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Chapman had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 10 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 Melissa Chapman care for?

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

Does Melissa Chapman accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melissa Chapman's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melissa Chapman cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 285-3858 to ask.

What is Melissa Chapman's phone number?

(276) 285-3858.

Where is Melissa Chapman?

Bristol, VA 24201. 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).