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Norfolk, VA 23509 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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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| 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 |
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State record
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
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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8VAC20-800-100-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Provider shall have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. There was no battery operated radio.”
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.”
8VAC20-800-770
“Provider shall have a working portable battery-operated weather band radio. There was no battery operated radio.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 September 22, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
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.
Its hours are not listed. Call (757) 738-7950 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 738-7950 to ask.
(757) 738-7950.
Norfolk, VA 23509. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.