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Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mrs. Sheran Oliver has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-800-460-C
“Dogs, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies. One dog at the home was due for a rabies vaccination.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.?”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5700 Hedgerow Lane, Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Portsmouth, VA 23703 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 729-0501 to ask.
(757) 729-0501.
Portsmouth, VA 23703. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.