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Shanise Alvarado

Norfolk, VA 23509 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families

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About Shanise Alvarado

Shanise Alvarado is a licensed home daycare in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 4 children, serving 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 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

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Home daycare
Ages
School-age children
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Licensed capacity
4 children

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Licensed capacity4 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for Shanise Alvarado

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
4 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1110586
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 22, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • 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. The record for child #1 did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-C

      “The family day home shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations for a child who is not exempt from the immunization requirements. There was no updated documentation of immunizations in the record for child #1, this was overdue by seven months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for child #1 did not contain parent's information, medical insurance policy information, one of the two required emergency contacts, and parent's signed acknowledgement of the receipt of the information required by 8VAC20- 800-70.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-B

      “Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The shelter-in-place procedures have not been practiced since September 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “The record for each caregiver shall contain all of the required documentation. The record for the substitute provider did not contain proof of identification and qualifications.”
  2. Jan 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain the required information. The records for child #1 and #2 did not contain all of the required information, both had been in attendance for over a month.”
    • 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. The record for child #1, in attendance during inspection, did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. Evacuation drills were not practiced October and November 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working portable battery-operated weather band radio, and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. Provider did not have a batteries for the portable radio.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The record for child #1, in attendance during inspection, did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
  3. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Provider shall have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. There was no battery operated radio.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Provider reported evacuation drill log was not completed however; drills were conducted.”
  6. Jan 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “Provider shall have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. There was no battery operated radio.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place drills. Provider reported evacuation drill log was not completed however; drills were conducted.”
  7. Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age had protective covers. Evidence: 1. There was no outlet cover on one of the outlets in the childcare area during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed that this outlet did not have a protective cover.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-900-A

      “Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that in order to assist in preventing choking, food that is hard, round, small, thick and sticky, or smooth and slippery such as whole hot dogs sliced into rounds, nuts, seeds, raisins, uncut grapes, uncut raw carrots, peanuts, chunks of peanut butter, hard candy, and popcorn shall not be served to children under four years of age, unless the food is prepared before being served in a manner that will reduce the risk of choking, i.e., hot dogs cut lengthwise, grapes cut in small pieces, and carrots cooked or cut lengthwise. Evidence: 1. Whole grapes were served to two children under the age of four years old during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed that the children with whole grapes were under the age of four years old.”
  8. Aug 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all unused electrical outlets and surge protectors accessible to children under five years of age had protective covers. Evidence: 1. There was no outlet cover on one of the outlets in the childcare area during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed that this outlet did not have a protective cover.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-900-A

      “Based on observation it was determined the provider did not ensure that in order to assist in preventing choking, food that is hard, round, small, thick and sticky, or smooth and slippery such as whole hot dogs sliced into rounds, nuts, seeds, raisins, uncut grapes, uncut raw carrots, peanuts, chunks of peanut butter, hard candy, and popcorn shall not be served to children under four years of age, unless the food is prepared before being served in a manner that will reduce the risk of choking, i.e., hot dogs cut lengthwise, grapes cut in small pieces, and carrots cooked or cut lengthwise. Evidence: 1. Whole grapes were served to two children under the age of four years old during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed that the children with whole grapes were under the age of four years old.”
  9. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all evacuation drills documented. Evidence: 1. There were no drills documented October 2023 to January 2024. 2. Provider reported they were conducted but not documented.”
  10. Feb 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-C

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all evacuation drills documented. Evidence: 1. There were no drills documented October 2023 to January 2024. 2. Provider reported they were conducted but not documented.”
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  1. Oct 31, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the substitute provider had current certification in first aid. Evidence: The substitute provider was alone with the children in care during this inspection. The substitute stated that her first aid certification was not current.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the substitute provider had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The substitute provider was alone with the children in care during this inspection. The substitute stated that her CPR certification was not current.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on record review it was dtermiend the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations prior to tehir attending the family day home. Evidence: The records for child #3(enrolled 10/9/23) and child #4(enrolled 10/9/23) did not contain documentation of immunizations.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on record review it was determined the provider did not ensure that parents were given the required information in writing. Evidence: The records for child #1(enrolled 4/3/23) and child #2(enrolled 9/11/22) did not contain documentation of the parents being given the required information for parents and emergency preparedness and response plan.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined that provider did not ensure all the required information was in he record for each caregiver. Evidence: 1. There were no references or documentation of orientation in the record for the substitute provider(hired 10/11/23). 2. Substitute provider was alone with the children in care throughout this inspection.”
  2. Aug 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the record for each child contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain their medical insurance policy number. 2. The record for child #2 did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts, medical insurance policy number, and written authorization for emergency medical care. 3. The record for child #3 did not contain addresses for the two required emergency contacts, medical insurance policy number, and written authorization for emergency medical care. 4. The record for child #4 did not contain their medical insurance policy number. 5. The provider confirmed that these children are enrolled and this information was not available during this inspection.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that all areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The two shelving units in the childcare areas rocked when pulled on presenting potential tipping hazards. 2. Provider confirmed these units were not anchored.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized prior to their attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for child #4 did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not 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 records for child #2, #3, and #4 did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”

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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Questions about Shanise Alvarado

Is Shanise Alvarado licensed?

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

When was Shanise Alvarado last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Shanise Alvarado had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 8 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.

How many children can Shanise Alvarado care for?

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

Does Shanise Alvarado accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Shanise Alvarado's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (757) 738-7950 to confirm.

How much does Shanise Alvarado cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 738-7950 to ask.

What is Shanise Alvarado's phone number?

(757) 738-7950.

Where is Shanise Alvarado?

Norfolk, VA 23509. 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).