Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Ms. Lisa Ernest is a licensed home daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 8 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 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 no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Lisa Ernest has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 24, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 5 visits
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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22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not obtain updated Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry results for staff and adults living in the family day home as required every five years. Evidence: Staff #1 and Adult Household Member #1's most recent Virginia Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry results on file were dated 2/7/2018.”
8VAC20-800-520-B
“Based on observation and provider interview, the provider did not ensure that cribs were not used as a play space for infants. Evidence: Child #5 (Age: 9 months) was observed playing in the crib in the main play area at the beginning of the inspection. The infant was sitting up in the crib with a boppy pillow. There were various toys located in the crib with the infant including a small bucket, a small mirror with shapes toy, a soft doll, a blanket, and two stuffed toys.”
8VAC20-800-250-C
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that toys were not hung from the sides of the crib when either the child begins to push up on hands and knees or is five months of age, whichever occurs first. Evidence: Child #5 (Age: 9 months) was observed sitting in the crib located in the main play area at the beginning of the inspection and there were toys hanging down on connected plastic links spanning from either side of the crib.”
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Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
4713 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
9807 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · toddlers to preschool · 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 March 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 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.
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 786-8003 to ask.
(540) 786-8003.
Fredericksburg, VA 22407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.