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Ms. Darla Martin

Lebanon, VA 24266 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 9 reviews
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
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About Ms. Darla Martin

Ms. Darla Martin is a licensed home daycare in Lebanon, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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

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State record

Inspection reports for Ms. Darla Martin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1106538
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 15, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • 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. Sep 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-E

      “Soiled disposable diapers and wipes shall be disposed of in a leak-proof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot operated or used in such a way that neither the caregiver's hand nor the soiled diaper or wipe touches the exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Caregiver #2 disposed of a diaper outside; there was not a foot operated storage system available.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-680-A

      “Caregivers shall wash their hands with liquid soap and warm running water after diapering a child. Caregiver #2 used a sanitizer wipe after a diaper change.”
  7. Nov 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “A written hard copy of the record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs shall be kept. The vendor's did not have an up to date hard copy of daily attendance.”
    • 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 training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; Caregiver #3 did not have current certification in CPR and has been employed for several years.”
    • 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. Caregiver #3 did not have current first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Child immunizations shall be kept up to date. Child record #3 needs up to date immunization documentation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Child records are to be kept up-to-date. Child record #3 and #4 had not been updated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Information on allergies or health problems should be in the child's record. Child record #3 did not contain information about any allergies or health conditions.”
  8. Nov 13, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “A written hard copy of the record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs shall be kept. The vendor's did not have an up to date hard copy of daily attendance.”
    • 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 training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; Caregiver #3 did not have current certification in CPR and has been employed for several years.”
    • 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. Caregiver #3 did not have current first aid certification.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “Child immunizations shall be kept up to date. Child record #3 needs up to date immunization documentation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Child records are to be kept up-to-date. Child record #3 and #4 had not been updated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Information on allergies or health problems should be in the child's record. Child record #3 did not contain information about any allergies or health conditions.”
  9. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, failed to be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. One of two large brown wooden cribs had peeling paint on the top railings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not compete the required 16 hrs of annual training. Evidence: 1. Provider #1 had not completed the 16 hrs. of training and they verified this.”
  10. Mar 5, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, failed to be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. One of two large brown wooden cribs had peeling paint on the top railings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the provider did not compete the required 16 hrs of annual training. Evidence: 1. Provider #1 had not completed the 16 hrs. of training and they verified this.”
Show 10 earlier visits
  1. Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on a review of fire drill records, the facility failed to ensure that monthly escape drills are conducted. Evidence: 1. There is no record of fire drills since March 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that employees complete the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training. Hire date 4-1-22 REPEAT VIOLATION”
  2. Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on a review of fire drill records, the facility failed to ensure that monthly escape drills are conducted. Evidence: 1. There is no record of fire drills since March 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that employees complete the Virginia Preservice Training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 has not completed the Virginia Preservice Training. Hire date 4-1-22 REPEAT VIOLATION”
  3. Mar 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete the required VA Preservice training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 has not completed the required 10 hour VA Preservice Training. Hire date 4-1-22.”
  4. Mar 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that all staff complete the required VA Preservice training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 has not completed the required 10 hour VA Preservice Training. Hire date 4-1-22.”
  5. Oct 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on the review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee signs a sworn statement before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 began employment on 4-1-22. The sworn statement was signed on 4-13-22.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on the review of two child records, the facility failed to ensure that all children are adequately immunized before the child may attend the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began care on 8-15-22. There are no immunization records on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-270-A

      “Based on a tour of the home and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that firearms are stored apart from ammunition. Evidence: 1. The provider could not show the inspector that the ammunition was stored apart from ammunition. The provider stated that she was uncertain on how the ammunition was stored for the firearms that were locked in a gun safe.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-520-C

      “Based on observation of crib #2, the facility failed to ensure that the mattress that fits snugly and that no more than two fingers can be inserted between the mattress and the crib. Evidence: 1. The inspector could insert three fingers between the mattress and the crib.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee completes a fingerprint background check before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 began employment on 4-1-22. The fingerprint background check was conducted on 5-11-22.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that there is a carbon monoxide detector in the home. Evidence: 1. There is no carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
  6. Oct 4, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on the review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee signs a sworn statement before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 began employment on 4-1-22. The sworn statement was signed on 4-13-22.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on the review of two child records, the facility failed to ensure that all children are adequately immunized before the child may attend the family day home. Evidence: 1. Child #1 began care on 8-15-22. There are no immunization records on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-270-A

      “Based on a tour of the home and an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that firearms are stored apart from ammunition. Evidence: 1. The provider could not show the inspector that the ammunition was stored apart from ammunition. The provider stated that she was uncertain on how the ammunition was stored for the firearms that were locked in a gun safe.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-520-C

      “Based on observation of crib #2, the facility failed to ensure that the mattress that fits snugly and that no more than two fingers can be inserted between the mattress and the crib. Evidence: 1. The inspector could insert three fingers between the mattress and the crib.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on the review of two staff files, the facility failed to ensure that each employee completes a fingerprint background check before employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 began employment on 4-1-22. The fingerprint background check was conducted on 5-11-22.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to ensure that there is a carbon monoxide detector in the home. Evidence: 1. There is no carbon monoxide detector in the home.”
  7. Mar 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to insure that there is a landline telephone in the home. Evidence: There is no landline telephone in the home.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that staff complete all hours of annual training. Evidence: Staff #3 has not completed the required 16 hours of annual training.”
  8. Mar 23, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-330-A

      “Based on an interview with the provider, the facility failed to insure that there is a landline telephone in the home. Evidence: There is no landline telephone in the home.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Based on a review of staff files, the facility failed to ensure that staff complete all hours of annual training. Evidence: Staff #3 has not completed the required 16 hours of annual training.”
  9. Oct 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-111-210-A

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility did not insure that a caregiver is always present who holds current First Aid and CPR certification. Evidence: The First Aid & CPR certification expired for both caregivers on 10-5-21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-111-180-A

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility did not insure that all TB test results are current. Evidence: 1. The TB test results on file for staff #1 & 2 were not repeated at the two year anniversary date. 5-9-19”
  10. Oct 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-111-210-A

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility did not insure that a caregiver is always present who holds current First Aid and CPR certification. Evidence: The First Aid & CPR certification expired for both caregivers on 10-5-21.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-111-180-A

      “Based on a review of two staff files, the facility did not insure that all TB test results are current. Evidence: 1. The TB test results on file for staff #1 & 2 were not repeated at the two year anniversary date. 5-9-19”

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. Darla Martin

Is Ms. Darla Martin licensed?

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

When was Ms. Darla Martin last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Darla Martin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 of 10 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. Darla Martin care for?

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

Does Ms. Darla Martin accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ms. Darla Martin's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ms. Darla Martin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 794-1083 to ask.

What is Ms. Darla Martin's phone number?

(276) 794-1083.

Where is Ms. Darla Martin?

Lebanon, VA 24266. 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).