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Ms. Clara Robinson

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 Ms. Clara Robinson

Ms. Clara Robinson is a licensed home daycare in Portsmouth, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 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 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 9 PM

Ages served: school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-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

Ms. Clara Robinson has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ms. Clara Robinson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID44555
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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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  1. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 1, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jan 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-180-A

      “Repeat Violation The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated October 8, 2024.”
  7. Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-180-A

      “Repeat Violation The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated October 8, 2024.”
  8. Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-1

      “All caregivers shall have a current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2's CPR expired on October, 8, 2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-2

      “All caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2 has first aid expired on October, 8, 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated March 17, 2024.”
  9. Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-1

      “All caregivers shall have a current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2's CPR expired on October, 8, 2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-2

      “All caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2 has first aid expired on October, 8, 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated March 17, 2024.”
  10. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation log there is no documentation for the month of November 2023 that there was an emergency evacuation practice drill completed. 2. Staff #1, owner, confirmed that for the month of November, there was no emergency evacuation practice drill completed.”
  3. Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation log there is no documentation for the month of November 2023 that there was an emergency evacuation practice drill completed. 2. Staff #1, owner, confirmed that for the month of November, there was no emergency evacuation practice drill completed.”
  4. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 3, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-550

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that when a play pen is used it shall not be used for the designated sleeping area. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2 have play pens that were brought from home. Staff #1 reported that per the request of the parents that the children sleep in their pack and plays during nap. 2. Staff #1 confirmed and is aware that Child #1 and Child #2 should not use a play pen for the designated sleeping area.”
  6. Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on observation, temperature measurement, and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the hot water at taps available to children be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water temperature in the children’s bathroom was measuring 133 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Provider confirmed the hot water temperature was that reading 133 degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the provider maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have an up-to-date record at the family day home. 2. Provider confirmed that Child #2 does not have an up-to-date record at the family day home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on the review of five children’s records and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a child's record contain the telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 11/7/22) did not have the father’s work phone number in the file. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents.”
  7. Nov 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on observation, temperature measurement, and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the hot water at taps available to children be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water temperature in the children’s bathroom was measuring 133 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Provider confirmed the hot water temperature was that reading 133 degrees Fahrenheit.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the provider maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have an up-to-date record at the family day home. 2. Provider confirmed that Child #2 does not have an up-to-date record at the family day home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on the review of five children’s records and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a child's record contain the telephone number of each custodial parent's place of employment. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 11/7/22) did not have the father’s work phone number in the file. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents.”
  8. May 31, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that before the child's first day of attendance, parents are provided with information regarding liability insurance and the provider's decision regarding the administration of medication. Evidence: 1. The record for child 6, who began attending 10/22/21, did not include documentation that the parent was provided information regarding liability insurance. 2. The record provided for child 2, who began attending 7/19/21, had a medication form indicating that prescription medication would be administered by the provider. The provider no longer administers any medication, however the form had not been updated with the parent. 3. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 6 did not included the liability insurance statement and the decision to administer medication form in the record for child 2 had not been updated.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based upon review of certificates/documentation, the provider has not obtained the required minimum of sixteen clock hours of annual training. Evidence: There was documentation that the provider obtained only 3 hours of annual training in 2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents are stored in area inaccessible to the children. Evidence: 1. There were two containers of cleaning fluid on the floor of the closet in the front hall by the stairs. The closet did not have a child proof latch nor was locked. This closet is accessible to children using the bathroom as the gate needs repair. 2. The provider acknowledged that the gate was broken and the closet was not locked.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that the findings of the most recent inspection at the family day home are posted. Evidence: 1. The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted in the family day home. 2. The provider acknowledged that previous inspections were posted, but the most recent inspection was not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based upon review of the documentation of emergency evacuation drills and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill being conducted in April 2022. 2. The provider confirmed that an evacuation drill was not documented for April 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each child's record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2 was missing the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons. 2. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 2 did not have the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured first aid certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current first aid certification. .”
  9. May 31, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that before the child's first day of attendance, parents are provided with information regarding liability insurance and the provider's decision regarding the administration of medication. Evidence: 1. The record for child 6, who began attending 10/22/21, did not include documentation that the parent was provided information regarding liability insurance. 2. The record provided for child 2, who began attending 7/19/21, had a medication form indicating that prescription medication would be administered by the provider. The provider no longer administers any medication, however the form had not been updated with the parent. 3. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 6 did not included the liability insurance statement and the decision to administer medication form in the record for child 2 had not been updated.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based upon review of certificates/documentation, the provider has not obtained the required minimum of sixteen clock hours of annual training. Evidence: There was documentation that the provider obtained only 3 hours of annual training in 2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents are stored in area inaccessible to the children. Evidence: 1. There were two containers of cleaning fluid on the floor of the closet in the front hall by the stairs. The closet did not have a child proof latch nor was locked. This closet is accessible to children using the bathroom as the gate needs repair. 2. The provider acknowledged that the gate was broken and the closet was not locked.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that the findings of the most recent inspection at the family day home are posted. Evidence: 1. The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted in the family day home. 2. The provider acknowledged that previous inspections were posted, but the most recent inspection was not posted.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based upon review of the documentation of emergency evacuation drills and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill being conducted in April 2022. 2. The provider confirmed that an evacuation drill was not documented for April 2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based upon review of 6 children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each child's record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2 was missing the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons. 2. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 2 did not have the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current CPR certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured first aid certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current first aid certification. .”

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 Ms. Clara Robinson

Is Ms. Clara Robinson licensed?

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

When was Ms. Clara Robinson last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Clara Robinson had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 6 of 13 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 Ms. Clara Robinson care for?

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

Does Ms. Clara Robinson accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ms. Clara Robinson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ms. Clara Robinson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (850) 341-1672 to ask.

What is Ms. Clara Robinson's phone number?

(850) 341-1672.

Where is Ms. Clara Robinson?

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).