Chanel Lacey
Fredericksburg, VA 22405 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Mrs. Denise Shields
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About Mrs. Denise Shields
Mrs. Denise Shields is a licensed home daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 10 children, serving preschoolers.
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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Ages served: preschoolers
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 10 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (540) 834-3749 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | PreschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 10 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mrs. Denise Shields has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Mrs. Denise Shields
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 10 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers
- License number
- #1108679
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 3 rules in all
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Jan 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-50-A
“The family day home is required to keep a written record of children in attendance each day. At approximately 9:50am on 1/15/25, five children were observed present in the family day home. The attendance record contained documentation of four children present.”
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. The record for Caregiver A did not contain documentation of annual training obtained within the past year.”
Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-830-D
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the provider did not ensure to maintain records of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills for one year. Evidence: The drill log for the 2023-2024 year did not contain documentation of evacuation drills for February 2024, March 2024, April 2024, or May 2024. The last shelter-in-place drill was documented on 10/25/22. The provider reported that the drills were conducted but could not locate the form they were documented on.”
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that children's records contained all required information. Evidence: Child #5's record did not contain written authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur and the parent cannot be located immediately.”
- Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Mrs. Denise Shields
Is Mrs. Denise Shields licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Mrs. Denise Shields last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mrs. Denise Shields had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 5 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 Mrs. Denise Shields care for?
10, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.
Does Mrs. Denise Shields accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mrs. Denise Shields' hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (540) 834-3749 to confirm.
How much does Mrs. Denise Shields cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 834-3749 to ask.
What is Mrs. Denise Shields' phone number?
(540) 834-3749.
Where is Mrs. Denise Shields?
Fredericksburg, VA 22405. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.