Unique Little Hands II
179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA
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Ms. Mary Bellamy is a licensed home daycare in Franklin, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Family child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Ms. Mary Bellamy has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 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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22.1-289.035-A
“(Repeat violation) The home-based child care is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 are overdue by six months.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The record for Child #1 did not have documentation of providing parents information whether or not there is liability insurance in force on the family day home operation. Child has been in care for two days.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“Emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly. An evacuation drill was not conducted in July.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #1 and Child #2 were not provided in writing provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 were overdue by a three months.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Physical examination and immunization records shall be signed by a licensed physician, physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The reports for Child #3 were not signed by a physician, designee or health department official.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child with all required information. The record for Child #4 did not have a parent's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided required information in writing. The parents of Child #1 and Child #2 were not provided in writing provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have caregivers undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for Caregiver #1 and Caregiver #2 were overdue by a three months.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Physical examination and immunization records shall be signed by a licensed physician, physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. The reports for Child #3 were not signed by a physician, designee or health department official.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child with all required information. The record for Child #4 did not have a parent's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #2 has not completed the department's health and safety update course within the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records shall have documentation of medical insurance name and policy number. The record for child #1 did not have insurance plan number. The record for child #3 did not have insurance information.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #2 has not completed the department's health and safety update course within the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat violation) Children's records shall have documentation of medical insurance name and policy number. The record for child #1 did not have insurance plan number. The record for child #3 did not have insurance information.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review, provider did not ensure 4 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #2 (start date 12/11/2023) did not have insurance plan number The record for child #3 (start date 1/9/2023) did not have insurance plan number and emergency contact addresses. The record for child #4 (start date 1/25/2021) did not have insurance information. The record for child #5 (start date 9/6/2022) did not have the address for the second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review, provider did not ensure 4 of 5 child records have documentation of required information. Evidence: The record for child #2 (start date 12/11/2023) did not have insurance plan number The record for child #3 (start date 1/9/2023) did not have insurance plan number and emergency contact addresses. The record for child #4 (start date 1/25/2021) did not have insurance information. The record for child #5 (start date 9/6/2022) did not have the address for the second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the record for each enrolled child' contains a Physical and Immunization reports which are signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The record for child #4 contained an immunization record and physical form which were not signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“** REPEAT VIOLATION**** Based on a review of records and interview, the licesee did nt ensure that each child's record contains all of the required information to include the Name, Address and phone number for 2 people to be contacted in the case of an emergency if the child's parent cannot be reached. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 (enrolled 8/2/2021) did not contain the address for one of two of the listed emergency contacts. The record for child #5 (enrolled 12/29/2021) did not contain the address for either of the two listed emergency contacts. The licensee confirmed that these addresses were no listed in the children's records.”
8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that the record for each enrolled child' contains a Physical and Immunization reports which are signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The record for child #4 contained an immunization record and physical form which were not signed by a licensed physician, the physician's designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“** REPEAT VIOLATION**** Based on a review of records and interview, the licesee did nt ensure that each child's record contains all of the required information to include the Name, Address and phone number for 2 people to be contacted in the case of an emergency if the child's parent cannot be reached. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 (enrolled 8/2/2021) did not contain the address for one of two of the listed emergency contacts. The record for child #5 (enrolled 12/29/2021) did not contain the address for either of the two listed emergency contacts. The licensee confirmed that these addresses were no listed in the children's records.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“** 2nd Repeat Violation ** Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver includes in their annual training, the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: Three caregiver / household member records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the department's health and safety update course had been completed within the last 12 months. When asked, caregiver #1 stated that she had not taken the annual course update in the past 12 months.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that every applicant or agent who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the family day home, who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children; and any adult living in the family day home undergoes required background checks prior to issuance of a license as a family day home and every five years thereafter. Evidence: Three Provider / Assistant / Household Member Records were reviewed. The record for provider #1 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/15/2028, more than 5 years ago. The record for Household Member #3 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/28/2028, more than 5 years ago. The licensee confirmed that a more recent Criminal History Check had not been requested for Provider #1 and Household Member #3.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child's record contains all of the required information. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 did not contain the address for one of the two required individuals to be contacted in an emergency if the parents could not be reached. The record for child #4 and child #5 did not contain the address for either of the two required individuals to be contacted in an emergency if the parents could not be reached. The licensee acknowledged that this information was not in the record for child #2, #4 and #5.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not always 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. Evidence: Three provider / assistant / Household member records were reviewed. The record for household member #3 contained the most recent results of a tuberculosis (TB) screening which were dated 6/10/2021. The licensee confirmed that she had not obtained more recent result s of a TB screening for household member #3.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all employees, undergo a background checks prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Evidence: Three Provider / Assistant / Household Member records were reviewed. The record for Assistant #2 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/19/2028, more than 5 years ago. The licensee confirmed that a more recent Criminal Record Check had not been requested for Assistant #2 .”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, who began attending the family day home 7/17/2023, did not contain the results of a physical examination. The licensee acknowledged that this documentation was not present in the child #1's record.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“** 2nd Repeat Violation ** Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver includes in their annual training, the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: Three caregiver / household member records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the department's health and safety update course had been completed within the last 12 months. When asked, caregiver #1 stated that she had not taken the annual course update in the past 12 months.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not ensure that every applicant or agent who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the family day home, who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children; and any adult living in the family day home undergoes required background checks prior to issuance of a license as a family day home and every five years thereafter. Evidence: Three Provider / Assistant / Household Member Records were reviewed. The record for provider #1 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/15/2028, more than 5 years ago. The record for Household Member #3 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/28/2028, more than 5 years ago. The licensee confirmed that a more recent Criminal History Check had not been requested for Provider #1 and Household Member #3.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child's record contains all of the required information. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #2 did not contain the address for one of the two required individuals to be contacted in an emergency if the parents could not be reached. The record for child #4 and child #5 did not contain the address for either of the two required individuals to be contacted in an emergency if the parents could not be reached. The licensee acknowledged that this information was not in the record for child #2, #4 and #5.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview, the licensee did not always 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. Evidence: Three provider / assistant / Household member records were reviewed. The record for household member #3 contained the most recent results of a tuberculosis (TB) screening which were dated 6/10/2021. The licensee confirmed that she had not obtained more recent result s of a TB screening for household member #3.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that all employees, undergo a background checks prior to employment or beginning to serve as a volunteer and every five years thereafter. Evidence: Three Provider / Assistant / Household Member records were reviewed. The record for Assistant #2 contained the most recent result s of a Criminal Record Check that were dated 6/19/2028, more than 5 years ago. The licensee confirmed that a more recent Criminal Record Check had not been requested for Assistant #2 .”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not always obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, who began attending the family day home 7/17/2023, did not contain the results of a physical examination. The licensee acknowledged that this documentation was not present in the child #1's record.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“** Repeat Violation ** Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver includes in their annual training, the department's annual health and safety update course. Evidence: Three caregiver / household member records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the department's health and safety update course had been completed within the last 12 months. When asked, caregiver #1 stated that she had not taken the annual course update in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver includes int heir annual training, the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Three caregiver / household member records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the department's health and safety update course had been completed within the last 12 months. When asked, caregiver #1 stated that she had not taken the annual course update in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-790-420-B-5
“Based on a review of the family day home's Emergency Plan and interview, the Family Day Home's written emergency plan does not include procedures for Lockdown. Evidence: 1. The written emergency plan did not address lockdown procedures. 2. The licensee confirmed that she used a model form which she did not realize was missing elements required of susbsidy vendors and that the current written plan did not contain lockdown procedures.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child's record contains all of the required documentation. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain addresses for the designated emergency contacts to be called in the event that a parent cannot be reached in an emergency. The records for child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the Hospitalization plan number. The licensee was unable to demonstrate that this information had been obtained for child #1 and child #2.”
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Based on a review of records and interview, the vendor did not ensure that each caregiver includes int heir annual training, the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Three caregiver / household member records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #1 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the department's health and safety update course had been completed within the last 12 months. When asked, caregiver #1 stated that she had not taken the annual course update in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-790-420-B-5
“Based on a review of the family day home's Emergency Plan and interview, the Family Day Home's written emergency plan does not include procedures for Lockdown. Evidence: 1. The written emergency plan did not address lockdown procedures. 2. The licensee confirmed that she used a model form which she did not realize was missing elements required of susbsidy vendors and that the current written plan did not contain lockdown procedures.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each enrolled child's record contains all of the required documentation. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain addresses for the designated emergency contacts to be called in the event that a parent cannot be reached in an emergency. The records for child #1 and Child #2 did not contain the Hospitalization plan number. The licensee was unable to demonstrate that this information had been obtained for child #1 and child #2.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that all of the required documentation was contained in each enrolled child's record. Evidence: Three children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #3 did not contain a policy number for the child's medical insurance. The licensee confirmed that this documentation was not present in the children's records.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the Licensee was unable to demonstrate that within 7 days of the child's first day of attendance the parent provided Verification of the age and identity of each enrolled child. Evidence: Three children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, whose first date of attendance was 9/7/2021, did not contain documentation that the licensee had proof of child #1's age and identity. The licensee confirmed that this documentation was not in the record.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain, for every adult household member, a tuberculosis screening within two years from the date of the most recently documented screening. Evidence: Three provider / Assistant / Household Member Records were reviewed. The record for Household Member #2 contained the most recent Tuberculosis screening results which were dated 1/16/2019. The licensee confirmed that household member #1 had not had a more recent screening.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that all of the required documentation was contained in each enrolled child's record. Evidence: Three children's records were reviewed. The records for child #1 and child #3 did not contain a policy number for the child's medical insurance. The licensee confirmed that this documentation was not present in the children's records.”
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the Licensee was unable to demonstrate that within 7 days of the child's first day of attendance the parent provided Verification of the age and identity of each enrolled child. Evidence: Three children's records were reviewed. The record for child #1, whose first date of attendance was 9/7/2021, did not contain documentation that the licensee had proof of child #1's age and identity. The licensee confirmed that this documentation was not in the record.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain, for every adult household member, a tuberculosis screening within two years from the date of the most recently documented screening. Evidence: Three provider / Assistant / Household Member Records were reviewed. The record for Household Member #2 contained the most recent Tuberculosis screening results which were dated 1/16/2019. The licensee confirmed that household member #1 had not had a more recent screening.”
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each caregiver's annual training includes the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Two caregiver records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #2 contain more than the required annual training hours, but did not include the department's annual health and safety training update. When asked if caregiver #2 had taken this training, the licensee stated that she had not.”
22VAC40-111-70-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that prior to each child's first day of attendance, the child's parents are provided in writing the program's policies for the administration of medications. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed during the inspection. The licensee was unable to provide documentation that the parent of child #1 and child #2 received information about the program's policies for the administration of medication. The licensee stated that she did not have this documentation.”
22VAC40-665-230-H
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each caregiver's annual training includes the department's health and safety update course. Evidence: Two caregiver records were reviewed. The record for caregiver #2 contain more than the required annual training hours, but did not include the department's annual health and safety training update. When asked if caregiver #2 had taken this training, the licensee stated that she had not.”
22VAC40-111-70-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure that prior to each child's first day of attendance, the child's parents are provided in writing the program's policies for the administration of medications. Evidence: Two children's records were reviewed during the inspection. The licensee was unable to provide documentation that the parent of child #1 and child #2 received information about the program's policies for the administration of medication. The licensee stated that she did not have this documentation.”
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179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
26151 Delaware Road, Franklin, VA
700 Campbell Ave, Franklin, VA
300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, 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 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 9 of 11 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, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
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) 562-7821 to ask.
(757) 562-7821.
Franklin, VA 23851. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.