Ms. Verlene Hall
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Shanna Carter is a licensed home daycare in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and 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
Shanna Carter has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 7 visits · 8 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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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' The record for child #2, 19 months old, did not contain additional immunizations.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. 1. The record for caregiver #2 contained an updated TB screening 37 days past the due date. 2. The record for household member #1 contained an updated TB screening 57 days past the due date.”
8VAC20-800-90-C
“Documentation of additional immunizations is required once every six months for children under the age of two years. ' The record for child #2, 19 months old, did not contain additional immunizations.”
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. 1. The record for caregiver #2 contained an updated TB screening 37 days past the due date. 2. The record for household member #1 contained an updated TB screening 57 days past the due date.”
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 for Child #2 was missing the telephone number of the two emergency contacts listed. The record of Child #3 and Child #4 were missing the address of the second emergency contact listed for each child.”
8VAC20-800-280
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning supplies were stored in areas inaccessible to children in care. Evidence: their were two cannisters of disinfectant spray and a bottle of ?bleach mix? sitting on the bathroom counter accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on review of five child records, the provider did not obtain documentation that each child has had a physical prior to the child's first attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: the record for child #1 (date of first attendance: 9/11/2023), child #2 (date of first attendance: 7/28/2021), child #3 (date of first attendance: 5/30/2023), child #4 (date of first attendance: 9/11/23) and child #5 (date of first attendance: 9/11/2023) did not have documentation of a physical exam.”
8VAC20-800-900-B
“Based on observation, it was determined that children were allowed to drink while lying down. Evidence: an empty bottle was observed in a crib with a sleeping infant.”
8VAC20-800-530-B
“Based on observation, not all cribs in use had tight fitting sheets. Evidence: an infant was observed in a crib that had loose sheets. Loose crib sheets are a suffocation hazard and increase the risk of sudden unexplained infant death.”
8VAC20-800-940-A
“Based on observation, the home did not ensure that temperatures were maintained at or below 40 degrees F in the refrigerator and at or below 0 degrees in the freezer. Evidence: according to the thermometers, the temperature in the refrigerator was 45 degrees F and the temperature in the freezer was 3 degrees F.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on review of three child records, and an interview with the provider, not all parents were provided, in writing, all required information for parents before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain documentation of receipt of all required written information including information for parents, policies on the administration of medication, whether or not there is liability insurance, and provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan.”
8VAC20-800-940-B
“Based on observation and interview, the home did not have an operable thermometer available to monitor the refrigerator and freezer temperatures. Evidence: the provider stated that she did not have a thermometer.”
8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on review of three child records, the provider did not obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations prior to the child's first attendance. Evidence: the record for child #1 (date of first attendance: 11/21/2023), child #2 (date of first attendance: 7/28/2021) and child #3 (date of first attendance: 5/8/2023) did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on review of three child records, and an interview with the provider, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for child #1, child #2, and child #3 did not contain complete emergency contact information, first date of attendance, parent's signed acknowledgement of the information required in standard 70, proof of the child's age and identity, results of the health examination, or written authorization for emergency medical care.”
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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 March 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 5 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.
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 424-1244 to ask.
(540) 424-1244.
Fredericksburg, VA 22408. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.