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Chesterfield, VA 23832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ms. Donna Poling is a licensed home daycare in Chesterfield, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Donna Poling has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-800-940-A
“Temperatures shall be maintained at or below 40?F in refrigerator compartments. The refrigerator was documented at 48?F.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' Child #2, 26 months old, last documented immunization was over 13 months ago.”
8VAC20-800-540-A
“Infant carrier seats, swings, strollers, feeding or activity tables, and high chairs shall be used according to the manufacturer's instructions and when occupied by a child, a safety strap shall be used and securely fastened. Two children under the age of two were found eating lunch at the table in unbuckled highchair seats.”
8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 clock hours of training annually. Caregiver #1 had only 5 training hours in 2025. Caregiver #2 had only 5.5 training hours in 2025.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Providers licensed after and substitute providers employed after June 30, 2010, shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. 1. Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 did not have up to date CPR certification. Both caregivers had certifications that expired 12/14/2025.”
8VAC20-800-350-E
“Hot water at taps available to children shall be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. The hot water located in the children's bathroom measured 127.5?F.”
22VAC40-111-100-A
“Based on review of children's records and interview, the provider did not obtain documentation of a child's physical examination prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.The record of child #2, enrolled 05/24/2021, did not have documentation of a physical examination exceeding 30 days from enrollment. 2. The provider stated the she had not received documentation of a physical for child #2.”
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Chesterfield, VA 23832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
9000 Elementary Way Loop, Chesterfield, VA
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesterfield, VA 23832 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
15101 Dogwood Villas Drive, Chesterfield, VA
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 August 5, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 7 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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 276-3198 to ask.
(804) 276-3198.
Chesterfield, VA 23832. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.