April Jarrett
North Dinwiddie, VA 23803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | 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 | 4 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Octavia Hamlin has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“(Systemic Deficiency) Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. The lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 June 22, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
4, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 503-2510 to ask.
(804) 503-2510.
Petersburg, VA 23803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.