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Mrs. Sheran Oliver

Portsmouth, VA 23703 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Mrs. Sheran Oliver

Mrs. Sheran Oliver is a licensed home daycare in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 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 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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Mrs. Sheran Oliver has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Mrs. Sheran Oliver

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#949852
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 6
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The record for Child #1 showed that immunization documentation was not received before the child attended the family day home, which is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Repeat Violation The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in July of 2025.”
  3. May 7, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH and/or the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Dogs, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies. One dog at the home was due for a rabies vaccination.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The record for Caregiver #1 (employed for four years) did not contain documentation that 16 hours of training were completed in 2024, which is required annually.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct. The provider did not review the required information with Child #1's (enrolled for 1.5 years) parent on an annual basis, which is required.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Repeat Violation The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation to show that an evacuation drill was completed in April of 2025.”
  4. Dec 3, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-920

      “When meals or snacks are provided by the family day home, the menu for the current one-week period shall be given to parents or posted or placed in an area accessible to parents. On the day of the inspection, the menu for the current week was not posted or given to parents.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. There was no documentation to show that evacuation drills were completed in October and November 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as disinfectants, shall be stored in areas inaccessible to children. There was a container of disinfectant wipes in the bathroom that children use. The disinfectant wipes were accessible to children and had a manufacturer’s label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?”
  5. Nov 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-570-A

      “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee did not ensure each caregiver did not exceed 16 points using the standard's point system. Evidence: When the inspector arrived at the licensee's home there were 8 children in care, totaling 23 points with 1 caregiver.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure an emergency evacuation drill and procedures were practiced monthly. Evidence: The licensee did not have documentation of an emergency drill practiced on the month of October.”
  6. Dec 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all caregivers had a repeat tuberculosis screening, every 2 years since the date of the last screening. Evidence: Caregiver #3's last tuberculosis screening was dated 08/31/2020.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on a record review the licensee did not ensure all required information was kept for each child. Evidence: Child #7 did not have documentation of 1 of the 2 required emergency contact information.”
  7. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 19, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-280

      “Based on observation the licensee did not ensure all potentially poisonous materials were in accessible to children. Evidence: There was an air freshener plugged into an electrical outlet near the changing table in the main daycare room. The plug-in contained the liquid freshener and was close to the floor board.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-111-320-B

      “Based on observation the licensee did not ensure child-resistant protective covers larger than 1-1/4 inches in diameter were installed on all unused electrical outlets. Evidence: There was an electrical outlet in the kitchen that did not have a protective cover. There were 6 children in care under the age of 5 years-old at the time of inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-111-690-D

      “Based on observation the licensee did not ensure diapering surfaces were not used for food preparation areas, or surfaces used for children's activities. Evidence: There was an open box of crackers sitting on top of the diaper changing table.”

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 Mrs. Sheran Oliver

Is Mrs. Sheran Oliver licensed?

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

When was Mrs. Sheran Oliver last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Sheran Oliver had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 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. Sheran Oliver care for?

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

Does Mrs. Sheran Oliver accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mrs. Sheran Oliver's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mrs. Sheran Oliver cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 729-0501 to ask.

What is Mrs. Sheran Oliver's phone number?

(757) 729-0501.

Where is Mrs. Sheran Oliver?

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).