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Chesapeake, VA 23320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Thara Jefferson is a licensed home daycare in Chesapeake, 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, 8:00 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Thara Jefferson has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 27, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. The providers and household member did not have updated TB screenings, they are two months overdue.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Provider shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current CPR certification issued within the past two years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Provider's CPR certification expired a month ago.”
8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Provider shall have current certification in first aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or the National Safety Council, or current first aid certification issued within the past three years by a community college, a hospital, a rescue squad, or a fire department. Provider's first aid certification expired one month ago.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exam records available for Child #2 and #3, who had been in care for over seven 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 was in care during the inspection and had been in care for three weeks.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exam records available for Child #1, who had been in care for over 30 days.”
8VAC20-800-830-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not document all emergency evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of the evacuation drill practiced in June 2024. 2. Provider confirmed it was practiced but had not written down the date.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that children's records contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1 and child #2 did not contain medical insurance policy information and information on previously attended programs. 2. Provider confirmed 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 all areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the outdoor play space there was a corner piece of vinyl siding on the exterior of the home that was broken at child level. 2. Provider confirmed this needed to be repaired.”
8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the one week menu was given to or posted in an area accessible to parents. Evidence: 1. The menu was not posted or given to parents weekly. 2. Provider confirmed the menu was not posted during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not have the required emergency telephone numbers posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1. There were no emergency numbers posted close to the phone. 2. Provider confirmed that the emergency numbers were not posted during this inspection.”
8VAC20-800-760-A-1
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure the first aid kit contained all of the required components. Evidence: 1. The first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages. 2. Provider confirmed the first aid kit id not have triangular bandages during this inspection.”
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Chesapeake, VA 23320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesapeake, VA 23320 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
825 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake, VA 23320 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesapeake, VA 23320 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Chesapeake, VA 23320 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
725 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
700 Warrington Square, Chesapeake, VA
1033 Greenbrier Parkway, Chesapeake, VA
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 February 27, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 6 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.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 467-2610 to ask.
(757) 467-2610.
Chesapeake, VA 23320. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.