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North Dinwiddie, VA 23803 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Patricia Wooden is a licensed home daycare in N. Dinwiddie, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Patricia Wooden has not listed its tuition.
State record
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 23, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-800-150-C
“An assistant 18 years of age or older shall not be left alone with children in care for more than two hours per day. On 7/23/2026, Caregiver #3 who is an assistant, worked alone with three children for approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes.”
8VAC20-800-1010
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that during the transportation of children, each child had an individual car seat or individual and appropriate restraint in accordance with Virginia law. Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she had recently begun transporting two children (child #2 age 5 and child #4 age 4) to school. She stated that both children were buckled but did not have an individual car seat or booster. Virginia law requires that child safety seats be used for children though the age of seven. 2. The provider acknowledged that the children were not transported in accordance with Virginia law.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain general written permission from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home as required. Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she takes two children to school as needed when requested by the parents. The records of the children did not contain transportation permission forms. 2. The provider acknowledged that the written permission had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the required first aid supplies were kept in vehicles used for transportation and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that she did not have a complete first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation.”
8VAC20-800-1010
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that during the transportation of children, each child had an individual car seat or individual and appropriate restraint in accordance with Virginia law. Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she had recently begun transporting two children (child #2 age 5 and child #4 age 4) to school. She stated that both children were buckled but did not have an individual car seat or booster. Virginia law requires that child safety seats be used for children though the age of seven. 2. The provider acknowledged that the children were not transported in accordance with Virginia law.”
8VAC20-800-980-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain general written permission from the parent of each child for the provider to take the child off the premises of the family day home as required. Evidence: 1. In interview, the provider stated that she takes two children to school as needed when requested by the parents. The records of the children did not contain transportation permission forms. 2. The provider acknowledged that the written permission had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-800-760-A
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the required first aid supplies were kept in vehicles used for transportation and wherever children are in care. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that she did not have a complete first aid kit in the vehicle used for transportation.”
22.1-289.036-C
“Based on a review of household member records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) household member had a satisfactory fingerprint background check as required. Evidence: 1. The record of household member #1 contained an unsatisfactory fingerprint background check dated 12/5/2022 with a not eligible determination. The provider disclosed a Virginia issued ID as documentation that showed that the address of the family day home was household member #1?s legal address. The department received a renewal application on 9/14/2023 that included household #1 as a resident in the home. 2. The provider acknowledged that household member #1 had been regularly residing in the home on weekends starting in December of 2022.”
22.1-289.036-C
“Based on a review of household member records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) household member had a satisfactory fingerprint background check as required. Evidence: 1. The record of household member #1 contained an unsatisfactory fingerprint background check dated 12/5/2022 with a not eligible determination. The provider disclosed a Virginia issued ID as documentation that showed that the address of the family day home was household member #1?s legal address. The department received a renewal application on 9/14/2023 that included household #1 as a resident in the home. 2. The provider acknowledged that household member #1 had been regularly residing in the home on weekends starting in December of 2022.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for one (1) caregiver at the time of hire that had been completed within the last 30 days as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) contained a TB screening that was completed in 2021. 2. The provider acknowledged that the TB form screening was not current.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) caregiver had a record that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The provider acknowledged that the reference checks were not documented.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) caregiver by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the required central registry finding. The record contained a central registry finding from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought the background check was transferable. She acknowledged that a current central registry finding had not been obtained within the 30 days.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) caregiver prior to the first date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the fingerprint background check that was required prior to hire. The record contained a fingerprint check from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought that the background checks were transferable so she did not complete the fingerprint background check.”
8VAC20-800-170-B
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) screening for one (1) caregiver at the time of hire that had been completed within the last 30 days as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) contained a TB screening that was completed in 2021. 2. The provider acknowledged that the TB form screening was not current.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure that one (1) caregiver had a record that contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The provider acknowledged that the reference checks were not documented.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for one (1) caregiver by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the required central registry finding. The record contained a central registry finding from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought the background check was transferable. She acknowledged that a current central registry finding had not been obtained within the 30 days.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of three (3) caregiver records and interview, the provider did not ensure to obtain a fingerprint background check for one (1) caregiver prior to the first date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of caregiver #3 (date of employment: 12/19/2022) did not contain the fingerprint background check that was required prior to hire. The record contained a fingerprint check from 2021 that was conducted at another child care. 2. The provider stated that she thought that the background checks were transferable so she did not complete the fingerprint background check.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of four (4) child records and interview, the provider did not ensure to 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: 1. The record of child #3 (date of enrollment: 7/12/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider acknowledged that the physical had not been obtained.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of four (4) child records and interview, the provider did not ensure to 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: 1. The record of child #3 (date of enrollment: 7/12/2022) did not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider acknowledged that the physical had not been obtained.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, the applicant did not ensure to equip the home that was built before 2015 and houses a child day program with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed during the inspection. 2. The applicant acknowledged that it had not been purchased or installed.”
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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 July 23, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 10 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 school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 480-5350 to ask.
(434) 480-5350.
N. Dinwiddie, VA 23803. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.