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Ms. Teresa Sowers

Christiansburg, VA 24073 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
Call (540) 250-5250

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About Ms. Teresa Sowers

Ms. Teresa Sowers is a licensed home daycare in Christiansburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 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 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-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

Ms. Teresa Sowers has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Ms. Teresa Sowers

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#945199
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 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. Jun 2, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter and any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority. The family day home had not completed the potable lead testing as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. The caregiver had not completed the 2025 annual health and safety update course as required.”
  2. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Caregivers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The caregivers CPR had expired 4 months ago and has not been renewed as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Caregivers shall have current certification in first aid. The caregivers FA certification expired 4 months ago and has not been renewed as required.”
  5. May 27, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Caregivers shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The caregivers CPR had expired 4 months ago and has not been renewed as required.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Caregivers shall have current certification in first aid. The caregivers FA certification expired 4 months ago and has not been renewed as required.”
  6. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Every applicant for licensure as a family day home, at the time of application, who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the family day home, or who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children shall undergo a background check prior to issuance of a license as a family day home, and every five years thereafter. The criminal background check for the caregiver had expired over 6 months ago and had not been renewed as of this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Current certification in first aid. The caregivers First Aid certification had expired as of September 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. The TB screening for the caregiver had expired over 9 months ago and had not been renewed at the time of this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The caregivers CPR certification had expired as of September 2024.”
  7. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Every applicant for licensure as a family day home, at the time of application, who is or will be involved in the day-to-day operations of the family day home, or who is or will be alone with, in control of, or supervising one or more of the children shall undergo a background check prior to issuance of a license as a family day home, and every five years thereafter. The criminal background check for the caregiver had expired over 6 months ago and had not been renewed as of this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Current certification in first aid. The caregivers First Aid certification had expired as of September 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. The TB screening for the caregiver had expired over 9 months ago and had not been renewed at the time of this inspection.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. The caregivers CPR certification had expired as of September 2024.”
  8. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A renewed tuberculosis screening is required every two (2) years for the provider and staff. Evidence: The available tuberculosis screening, for the provider, had expired as of 1/12/2024.”
  9. May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A renewed tuberculosis screening is required every two (2) years for the provider and staff. Evidence: The available tuberculosis screening, for the provider, had expired as of 1/12/2024.”
  10. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Nov 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of records the provider failed to maintain compliance ensuring that repeat central registry clearances are completed every five years as required. Evidence: The central registry clearance for the provider had not been renewed as required. The clearance in the file was dated 6/10/2017. These are to be renewed every 5 years.”
  5. Oct 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of records the provider failed to maintain compliance ensuring that repeat central registry clearances are completed every five years as required. Evidence: The central registry clearance for the provider had not been renewed as required. The clearance in the file was dated 6/10/2017. These are to be renewed every 5 years.”
  6. Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jun 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on the review of one caregivers record, the facility did not insure that all background checks are repeated every 5 years. Evidence: 1. The CPS Clearance on file for the provider expired on July 27, 2021.”

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. Teresa Sowers

Is Ms. Teresa Sowers licensed?

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

When was Ms. Teresa Sowers last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ms. Teresa Sowers had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 7 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. Teresa Sowers care for?

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

Does Ms. Teresa Sowers accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ms. Teresa Sowers' hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ms. Teresa Sowers cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 250-5250 to ask.

What is Ms. Teresa Sowers' phone number?

(540) 250-5250.

Where is Ms. Teresa Sowers?

Christiansburg, VA 24073. 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).