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Thara Jefferson

Chesapeake, VA 23320 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Thara Jefferson

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.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Thara Jefferson

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110669
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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. Feb 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  4. Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  5. Jul 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
  6. Apr 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”

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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FAQ

Questions about Thara Jefferson

Is Thara Jefferson licensed?

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

When was Thara Jefferson last inspected?

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.

Has Thara Jefferson had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Thara Jefferson care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Thara Jefferson accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Thara Jefferson's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Thara Jefferson cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 467-2610 to ask.

What is Thara Jefferson's phone number?

(757) 467-2610.

Where is Thara Jefferson?

Chesapeake, VA 23320. 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).