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Octavia Hamlin

Petersburg, VA 23803 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
4
open each week
6 days

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About Octavia Hamlin

Octavia Hamlin is a licensed home daycare in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 4 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
4 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity4 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Octavia Hamlin

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (One Year)
Capacity
4 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110821
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 22, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safe sleep 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 22, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “(Systemic Deficiency) The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The provider has not practiced emergency evacuation drills for over a year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-790-430-A-3

      “(Systemic Deficiency) Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall annually attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. Caregiver #1 did not complete the department's health and safety update course within 12 months of vendor approval. The provider has been approved for 14 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall 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. Child #1, who has been enrolled for over 11 months, does not have a physical examination on file.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “(Systemic Deficiency) The family day home shall keep a written record of children in attendance each day. Child #1 has been enrolled for over 11 months. The provider does not have a written record of the child's attendance in the past 11 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1, who has been in attendance for over 11 months.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-B

      “(Systemic Deficiency) Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The shelter-in-place procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
  2. Feb 11, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-B

      “A nonclimbable barrier at least four feet high such as, but not limited to, a fence or impenetrable hedge shall surround outdoor play areas located within 30 feet of drowning hazards. An aboveground swimming pool was observed on the premises without a fence or other barrier preventing access by children.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “(Repeat Violation) The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-A

      “Access to the water in aboveground swimming pools shall be prevented by locking and securing the ladder in place or storing the ladder in a place inaccessible to children. The ladder to the aboveground swimming pool was observed attached to the pool, allowing access.”
  3. Jun 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. The crib identified for Child #2, who was in care during the inspection, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record of Child #1, who has been enrolled for a week, was missing two emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1, who was in attendance a week prior to the inspection, or for Child #2, who was in attendance during the inspection.”
  4. Jun 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. The crib identified for Child #2, who was in care during the inspection, did not have a tight-fitting bottom cover.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records are required to contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. The record of Child #1, who has been enrolled for a week, was missing two emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1, who was in attendance a week prior to the inspection, or for Child #2, who was in attendance during the inspection.”
  5. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

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 Octavia Hamlin

Is Octavia Hamlin licensed?

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

When was Octavia Hamlin last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Octavia Hamlin had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 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.

How many children can Octavia Hamlin care for?

4, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Octavia Hamlin accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Octavia Hamlin's hours?

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

How much does Octavia Hamlin cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 503-2510 to ask.

What is Octavia Hamlin's phone number?

(804) 503-2510.

Where is Octavia Hamlin?

Petersburg, VA 23803. 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).