The Merit School of Southpoint (#45)
4713 Southpoint Parkway, Fredericksburg, VA
Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
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About Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
Ms. Tamara Gilchrist is a licensed home daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
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 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Not listed
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
Hours not listed. Call (540) 841-9738 to confirm.
Programs
Programs and care
| 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
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1105759
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Records and paperwork 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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May 14, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-800-980-A
“General written permission shall be obtained from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home. Caregiver #1 has been providing transportation to children on a regular basis for over a month. Verbal permission was obtained, but the provider does not have the required general written permission to take Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4 off the premises.”
8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The emergency evacuation procedures were not practiced in January 2026.”
8VAC20-800-830-D
“Records of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills shall be maintained for one year. Documentation of the emergency evacuation drill practiced in December 2025 was not maintained.”
22.1-289.036-A
“(Repeat Violation) Every adult living in a family day home is required to undergo a background check every five years. The record of Household Member #1 had a sworn statement that was overdue by over three months; a central registry check that was overdue by three days; and a national fingerprint background check that was overdue by 17 days.”
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“Every applicant for licensure as a family day home is required to undergo a background check every five years. The record of Caregiver #1 had a central registry check that was overdue by 24 days.”
Dec 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“Every applicant for licensure as a family day home is required to undergo a background check every five years. The record of Caregiver #1 had a central registry check that was overdue by 24 days.”
May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by 29 days.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The shelter-in-place procedures were only practiced once in 2024.”
May 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was not completed and was overdue by 29 days.”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The shelter-in-place procedures were only practiced once in 2024.”
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs. Evidence: There was no barrier to block children under the age of 2 years old from climbing or stairs to the deck outdoors next to the play structure.”
8VAC20-800-500-B
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that the highest climbing rung or platform on outdoor climbing equipment or top of a slide does not exceed 6 feet for school age children and 4 feet for preschool children. Evidence: The climbing structure that the children of all ages use at the home has a spiral slide and long straight slide that are 82 inches in height from the ground.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Based on observation and staff interview, the provider did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An antibiotic ointment was stored on the table in an unlocked area as you enter the space where the children were playing.”
May 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-800-430-A
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that children under two years of age and children over two years of age who are not developmentally ready to climb or descend stairs without supervision shall not have access to stairs. Evidence: There was no barrier to block children under the age of 2 years old from climbing or stairs to the deck outdoors next to the play structure.”
8VAC20-800-500-B
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that the highest climbing rung or platform on outdoor climbing equipment or top of a slide does not exceed 6 feet for school age children and 4 feet for preschool children. Evidence: The climbing structure that the children of all ages use at the home has a spiral slide and long straight slide that are 82 inches in height from the ground.”
8VAC20-800-730-D
“Based on observation and staff interview, the provider did not ensure that medication was kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: An antibiotic ointment was stored on the table in an unlocked area as you enter the space where the children were playing.”
Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that the diaper trash can 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. Evidence: The diaper trash can foot pedal was broken, and the trash can could not be operated with the foot. To dispose of a diaper, the exterior of the trash can would have to be touched by either the diaper or the caregiver’s hand.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintained a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: During the inspection in was determined there were 4 children present, but the written record reflected there were 7 children present.”
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Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-690-E
“Based on observation, the Provider did not ensure that the diaper trash can 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. Evidence: The diaper trash can foot pedal was broken, and the trash can could not be operated with the foot. To dispose of a diaper, the exterior of the trash can would have to be touched by either the diaper or the caregiver’s hand.”
8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with the Provider, the Provider did not ensure they maintained a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: During the inspection in was determined there were 4 children present, but the written record reflected there were 7 children present.”
May 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of the Caregiver record, the Provider did not obtain a criminal history background check report every five years from the date of the last check. Evidence: The record for the Caregiver #1 did not contain documentation that a criminal history background check report had been completed every five years from the date of the last check. The last criminal check was completed 3/14/18.”
May 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on review of the Caregiver record, the Provider did not obtain a criminal history background check report every five years from the date of the last check. Evidence: The record for the Caregiver #1 did not contain documentation that a criminal history background check report had been completed every five years from the date of the last check. The last criminal check was completed 3/14/18.”
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations before a child's attendance. Evidence: Child #1, start date 3/23/2022 did not have documentation of immunizations in the record.”
May 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of documentation, it was determined that the provider did not obtain documentation of immunizations before a child's attendance. Evidence: Child #1, start date 3/23/2022 did not have documentation of immunizations in the record.”
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
Is Ms. Tamara Gilchrist licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Ms. Tamara Gilchrist last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Ms. Tamara Gilchrist had rules cited by the state?
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.
How many children can Ms. Tamara Gilchrist care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Ms. Tamara Gilchrist accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Ms. Tamara Gilchrist's hours?
Its hours are not listed. Call (540) 841-9738 to confirm.
How much does Ms. Tamara Gilchrist cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 841-9738 to ask.
What is Ms. Tamara Gilchrist's phone number?
(540) 841-9738.
Where is Ms. Tamara Gilchrist?
Fredericksburg, VA 22407. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.