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Melissa Florence

Richmond, VA 23223 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
4
open each week
6 days
Call (804) 988-0285

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About Melissa Florence

Melissa Florence is a home daycare in Richmond, Virginia. It is registered with the state, for up to 4 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpen until 11:59 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
12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Licensed capacity
4 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Tuesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Wednesday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Thursday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Friday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
Saturday12:00 AM to 11:59 PM
SundayNot 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 capacity4 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melissa Florence has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Melissa Florence

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Voluntarily Registered family day home
Capacity
4 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#5813
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 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. Apr 23, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 had documentation of completing 9.5 hours of the required annual training. Caregiver #1 did not complete the department's health and safety update course in 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-850-110-C

      “(Repeat Violation/Systemic Deficiency) The provider did not meet the criteria on the health and safety checklist at the time of the monitoring visit. The provider has not practiced emergency evacuation drills for over nine months. The provider did not have proof of adequate immunizations received on the date of admission for Child #2, the immunizations were received four days late.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-2

      “(Systemic Deficiency) Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced twice a year. The shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “(Systemic Deficiency) Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-230-B

      “The vendor shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children less than the age of two years. Additional immunizations for Child #4 (14-month-old) had not been obtained. The child has been enrolled for 11 months.”
  2. Jul 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-2

      “All caregivers shall have current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. The first aid certification in the record for Provider #1 has been expired for over three months.”
    • 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 in the record for Provider #1 has been expired for over three months.”
  3. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Melissa Florence

Is Melissa Florence licensed?

Yes. Melissa Florence is registered with the state and operating. This is how Virginia authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melissa Florence last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 23, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melissa Florence had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 3 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 Florence care for?

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

Does Melissa Florence accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Melissa Florence's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melissa Florence cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 988-0285 to ask.

What is Melissa Florence's phone number?

(804) 988-0285.

Where is Melissa Florence?

Richmond, VA 23223. 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).