Clara Battle
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Unique Little Hands II is a licensed child care center in Franklin, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Unique Little Hands II has not listed its tuition.
State record
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 12 visits · 32 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for over a year, was missing a parent's employment phone number and addresses for the emergency contacts. Child #3, enrolled for a week, was missing physician information. The record for Child #4, enrolled for over three months, was missing parent's employment phone number.”
8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat violation) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #3, who has been actively working at the center for two months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #3, employed for two months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from two states the individual has lived in previously within the past five years.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for over a year, was missing the second emergency contact address. The record for Child #4, enrolled for over a year, was missing a parent home address.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“(Repeat violation) The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 did not have a central registry search requested and was observed working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“(Repeat violation) Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate sufficient resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around the equipment. There was approximately 2" depth of mulch approximately 5' in the perimeter around the 4 seater teeter totter on the playground, when there should be at least 6" depth.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 10:10 am, five children were with one staff in the toddler room and six children were marked present on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #2, employed for six months, did not have documentation the individual has the education required for the position. The record for Staff #3, employed for four months, did not have documentation the individual has the education and qualifications for the position.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced at least twice per year. One shelter-in-place drill was completed in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No
“When a center provides meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 2/18/2026, a child was provided an orange and milk for breakfast. USDA requirements state three food components are to be served for breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #2, enrolled for over a year, was missing the second emergency contact address. The record for Child #4, enrolled for over a year, was missing a parent home address.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“(Repeat violation) The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 did not have a central registry search requested and was observed working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“(Repeat violation) Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate sufficient resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around the equipment. There was approximately 2" depth of mulch approximately 5' in the perimeter around the 4 seater teeter totter on the playground, when there should be at least 6" depth.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 10:10 am, five children were with one staff in the toddler room and six children were marked present on the attendance sheet.”
8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #2, employed for six months, did not have documentation the individual has the education required for the position. The record for Staff #3, employed for four months, did not have documentation the individual has the education and qualifications for the position.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter-in-place procedures shall be practiced at least twice per year. One shelter-in-place drill was completed in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: No
“When a center provides meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). On 2/18/2026, a child was provided an orange and milk for breakfast. USDA requirements state three food components are to be served for breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eleven months, was missing one parent's home address and one parent's employment phone number. The record for Child #5, enrolled for a year, was missing physician information and a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for a year.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #4 did not have documentation of submitting the central registry prior to beginning employment and the staff has been employed for a month. The record for Staff #5 did not have documentation of submitting the central registry prior to beginning employment and the staff has been employed for two months.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around the equipment. There was less than 1" depth of mulch under and around the plastic slide on the toddler playground and less than 1" depth of mulch under and around the 4-seater teeter totter on the large playground.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“(Repeat violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 is overdue by a month in completing the course.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past two months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for Staff #3 was completed three weeks after hire.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eleven months, was missing one parent's home address and one parent's employment phone number. The record for Child #5, enrolled for a year, was missing physician information and a second emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for a year.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #4 did not have documentation of submitting the central registry prior to beginning employment and the staff has been employed for a month. The record for Staff #5 did not have documentation of submitting the central registry prior to beginning employment and the staff has been employed for two months.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate resilient surfacing in the fall zones under and around the equipment. There was less than 1" depth of mulch under and around the plastic slide on the toddler playground and less than 1" depth of mulch under and around the 4-seater teeter totter on the large playground.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“(Repeat violation) Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #5 is overdue by a month in completing the course.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for the past two months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The screening for Staff #3 was completed three weeks after hire.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes
“The center is required to follow the policies and procedures that are required by the standards to include termination polices. The record for child #1 contained a copy of the Child Care Agreement/Contract signed by parent and center. The contract stated a two-week written notice was to be provided if either party terminated services. Parent/guardian was not given notice as stated in the policy.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diaper disposal system in one of the rooms was not foot-operated and cannot be used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no one on site trained to perform the daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician. The record for Child #2 was missing the first date of attendance. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 6 months, was missing a second emergency contact. The record for Child #5 was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician, a second emergency contact, the first date of attendance, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“(Repeat Violation) The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #4, employed for 5 months, has not completed the orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes
“The center is required to follow the policies and procedures that are required by the standards to include termination polices. The record for child #1 contained a copy of the Child Care Agreement/Contract signed by parent and center. The contract stated a two-week written notice was to be provided if either party terminated services. Parent/guardian was not given notice as stated in the policy.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diaper disposal system in one of the rooms was not foot-operated and cannot be used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no one on site trained to perform the daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician. The record for Child #2 was missing the first date of attendance. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 6 months, was missing a second emergency contact. The record for Child #5 was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician, a second emergency contact, the first date of attendance, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“(Repeat Violation) The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #4, employed for 5 months, has not completed the orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes
“The center is required to follow the policies and procedures that are required by the standards to include termination polices. The record for child #1 contained a copy of the Child Care Agreement/Contract signed by parent and center. The contract stated a two-week written notice was to be provided if either party terminated services. Parent/guardian was not given notice as stated in the policy.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. The diaper disposal system in one of the rooms was not foot-operated and cannot be used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.”
8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There was no one on site trained to perform the daily health observation of children.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for eight months, was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician. The record for Child #2 was missing the first date of attendance. The record for Child #3, enrolled for 6 months, was missing a second emergency contact. The record for Child #5 was missing the name and phone number of the child's physician, a second emergency contact, the first date of attendance, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“(Repeat Violation) The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #4, employed for 5 months, has not completed the orientation course.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #1 had documentation of submitting the request one day after hire. The record for Staff #2 had documentation of submitting the request one day after hire. The record for Staff #3 had documentation of submitting the request one week after hire.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A evacuation drill was not conducted in November 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendars of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was completed seven months prior to hire. The screening for Staff #2 was completed more than a year prior to hire. The record for Staff #3, who has been working for three weeks, did not have a tuberculosis screening. The screening for Staff #4 was completed six days after hire.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for the past 7 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #4, enrolled for four days, was missing one parent's employment place and phone number. The record for Child #5, enrolled for eight months, was missing the second emergency contact address.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was not a list in the Waddlers room. Information for one child was only accessible by viewing child's individual information in the classroom tablet.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #1 had a national criminal background check completed ten days after hire. The record for Staff #2 had a national criminal background check completed two days after hire. The record for Staff #3 had a national criminal background check completed a week after hire. The record for Staff #4 had a national criminal background check completed one day after hire.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who had been attending for four days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #1 had documentation of submitting the request one day after hire. The record for Staff #2 had documentation of submitting the request one day after hire. The record for Staff #3 had documentation of submitting the request one week after hire.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. A evacuation drill was not conducted in November 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendars of the date of employment. The screening for Staff #1 was completed seven months prior to hire. The screening for Staff #2 was completed more than a year prior to hire. The record for Staff #3, who has been working for three weeks, did not have a tuberculosis screening. The screening for Staff #4 was completed six days after hire.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for the past 7 weeks, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for five months, was missing name, address and phone number for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #4, enrolled for four days, was missing one parent's employment place and phone number. The record for Child #5, enrolled for eight months, was missing the second emergency contact address.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. There was not a list in the Waddlers room. Information for one child was only accessible by viewing child's individual information in the classroom tablet.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Centers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record for Staff #1 had a national criminal background check completed ten days after hire. The record for Staff #2 had a national criminal background check completed two days after hire. The record for Staff #3 had a national criminal background check completed a week after hire. The record for Staff #4 had a national criminal background check completed one day after hire.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4, who had been attending for four days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure equipment with moving and/or climbing parts on the outside playground have resilient surfacing under and around the equipment within the required fall zones. Evidence: A four-seater spring rocker was observed on the playground. It was located approximately 4' from the fence when there should be at least 6' of fall zone. There was approximately 2" depth of resilient surfacing under and around this piece of equipment when there should be at least 6" depth.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 6 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #5 (start date 12/6/2023) did not have a completed central registry search. Staff member in charge confirmed the central registry search results letter was not available during the record review.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, facility did not ensure equipment with moving and/or climbing parts on the outside playground have resilient surfacing under and around the equipment within the required fall zones. Evidence: A four-seater spring rocker was observed on the playground. It was located approximately 4' from the fence when there should be at least 6' of fall zone. There was approximately 2" depth of resilient surfacing under and around this piece of equipment when there should be at least 6" depth.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Repeat Violation Based on review and interview, facility did not ensure 1 of 6 staff have a completed central registry search within 30 days of beginning employment. Evidence: The record for staff #5 (start date 12/6/2023) did not have a completed central registry search. Staff member in charge confirmed the central registry search results letter was not available during the record review.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that the results of a Search of the Central Registry was obtained for each staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #6, whose date of employment was documented as 12/1/2022, did not contain the result s of a search of the central registry. The program director confirmed that the Central Registry findings for staff #6 was not in the staff record and was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child has a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #2 (enrolled 8/24/2023), child #3 (enrolled 6/19/2023) and child #4 (enrolled 4/15/2023) did not contain the results of a physical examination. The program director confirmed that the records for child #2, #3 and #4 did not contain this documentation and that the documentation was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #8, employed 7/19/2023, did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening. Staff #8 works in a capacity that requires contact with the children in care. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not in staff #8's record and was unable to locate this documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a signed, completed sworn statement or affirmation for each employed staff. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #8, whose date of employment was documented as 7/19/2023, did not contain a signed, completed sworn statement or affirmation. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not in staff #8's file and was not available at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1 whose date of employment was documented as 3/20/2023 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The record for staff #5 whose date of employment was documented as 4/3/2023 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The record for staff #7 whose date of employment was documented as 4/4/2023 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The program director confirmed that the records for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #7 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course and that this documentation was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not maintain the required written agreements between the parent and the center, in each child's record. Evidence: Five children’s records were reviewed. The record for #2 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for #2 did not contain an agreement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately The program director was asked for this documentation but was unable to locate these written agreements for child #2 during the inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that the results of a Search of the Central Registry was obtained for each staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #6, whose date of employment was documented as 12/1/2022, did not contain the result s of a search of the central registry. The program director confirmed that the Central Registry findings for staff #6 was not in the staff record and was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child has a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The records for child #2 (enrolled 8/24/2023), child #3 (enrolled 6/19/2023) and child #4 (enrolled 4/15/2023) did not contain the results of a physical examination. The program director confirmed that the records for child #2, #3 and #4 did not contain this documentation and that the documentation was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The records for staff #8, employed 7/19/2023, did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening. Staff #8 works in a capacity that requires contact with the children in care. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not in staff #8's record and was unable to locate this documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not obtain a signed, completed sworn statement or affirmation for each employed staff. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #8, whose date of employment was documented as 7/19/2023, did not contain a signed, completed sworn statement or affirmation. The program director confirmed that this documentation was not in staff #8's file and was not available at the time of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Eight staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #1 whose date of employment was documented as 3/20/2023 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The record for staff #5 whose date of employment was documented as 4/3/2023 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The record for staff #7 whose date of employment was documented as 4/4/2023 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. The program director confirmed that the records for staff #1, staff #5 and staff #7 did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course and that this documentation was not available at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not maintain the required written agreements between the parent and the center, in each child's record. Evidence: Five children’s records were reviewed. The record for #2 did not contain an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur when the parent cannot be located immediately. The record for #2 did not contain an agreement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after his child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately The program director was asked for this documentation but was unable to locate these written agreements for child #2 during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews and a review of available documentation, the licensee did not always ensure that when a child's clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child is cleaned and changed immediately. Evidence: Ten staff were interviewed on 4/14/2023. All of the 10 staff stated that diapers are regularly checked frequently throughout the day, at a minimum of once every two hours, and changed immediately when staff become aware that a child is wet or soiled. During interviews on 4/14/2023, one staff (Staff #1) recalled one occasion when she was made aware by child #1's parent, that the child's diaper needed changing. Staff #4 stated that, at the time of pick up, child #1's parent brought to her attention that child #1's diaper was very wet. Staff #4 stated that she confirmed that child #1's diaper was wet and ascertained that, due to miscommunication between the staff in the classroom, child #1's diaper had inadvertently not been checked or changed at the most recent round of diaper changes. Staff #4 said that child #1's diaper was immediately changed upon the parent bringing this to her attention.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No
“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the licensee did not always maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: A two year old child (child #1) enrolled for care in the program incurred 4 minor injuries while in care between October 31, 2022 and November 15, 2022. The Licensee was unable to demonstrate that a written record of child #1's injuries had been documented for any of the 4 injuries.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on interviews and photographic evidence, the licensee did not ensure that staff do not roughly handle children in care. Evidence: During an interview with staff #3 on 12/5/2022, staff #3 stated that child #1 (two years old) was climbing on the back of a chair occupied by another child. Staff #3 stated that she "grabbed him by his upper arms and removed him" when the other child began to scoot the chair back. Child #1 sustained a bruise on his upper arm where he was grabbed,”
8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the Center's most recently issued license in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: A license which expired 4/25/2021was posted on a bulletin board at the entry of the facility. When asked if the current license was posted in the facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the current license being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that evacuation drills are implemented monthly. Evidence: The log containing documentation of evacuation drills did not have entries for April, May, June, July and October of the current year. Staff #1 who was the administrator present during the inspection was unable to provide additional documentation of evacuation drills conducted in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group is applied to the entire group. Evidence: At the time of inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 18 children in a classroom with staff #4 and staff #6. Staff #4 stated that 9 of the children were 2 years old and the other 9 children were 3 years old. Whether combined (with a ratio of 1:8) or in 2 groups (with a ratio of 1:8 and a ratio of 1:10), there was not adequate staff to meet the ratio requirements for the children present in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: At the time of the inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 2 staff supervising 18 children in a classroom. The records for one staff (#3), who was identified as the lead teacher in the classroom, did not contain documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications. Staff #1, who was the administrator in charge at the time of the inspection, was unable to provide documentary evidence of staff #3's program leader qualifications. When asked if staff #6, who was in the classroom and identified as the teacher's assistant, had documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications, staff #1 said "I don't think so".”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of records, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #3, whose enrollment date is 10/17/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. The record for child #5, whose enrollment date is 10/3/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. Staff #1 was unable to demonstrate that this documentation had been obtained for child #3 and child #5.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed. 2. The records for staff #3, employed 5/15/10/2022 and staff #4, employed 6/8/2022 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 and #4 were hired to work in a capacity that required contact with the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure that, for each group of children, a written record of attendance to include arrival and departure was documented for each child as it occurred. Evidence: The center's written attendance record listed 17 children in attendance at the time of inspection. Three of the children listed were school aged children who had left the center for school. There were 18 children physically present in the classrooms. The attendance record listed only 14 of the 18 children present at the time of the inspection. Four children were present but had not been documented on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 who was hired in June 2022 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff #4 was hired in June 2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of sanitizing solution located on the surface of an open shelving unit at a height of 30 inches. There were 9 two-year-old children sitting at a table approximately 2 feet from the shelving unit. Staff confirmed that the bottle contained a commercial disinfectant solution agent used for sanitizing the tables before and after meals.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: There was one uncapped electrical outlet behind a table in the classroom where 18 two and three year old children were being cared for. The outlet was visible and accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the findings of the most recent inspection. Evidence: The information board inside of the entrance to the facility contained posted results of an inspection which was dated 12/22/2020. When asked if the most recent inspection findings were posted in facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the inspection being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No
“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the licensee did not always maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: A two year old child (child #1) enrolled for care in the program incurred 4 minor injuries while in care between October 31, 2022 and November 15, 2022. The Licensee was unable to demonstrate that a written record of child #1's injuries had been documented for any of the 4 injuries.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on interviews and photographic evidence, the licensee did not ensure that staff do not roughly handle children in care. Evidence: During an interview with staff #3 on 12/5/2022, staff #3 stated that child #1 (two years old) was climbing on the back of a chair occupied by another child. Staff #3 stated that she "grabbed him by his upper arms and removed him" when the other child began to scoot the chair back. Child #1 sustained a bruise on his upper arm where he was grabbed,”
8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the Center's most recently issued license in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: A license which expired 4/25/2021was posted on a bulletin board at the entry of the facility. When asked if the current license was posted in the facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the current license being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that evacuation drills are implemented monthly. Evidence: The log containing documentation of evacuation drills did not have entries for April, May, June, July and October of the current year. Staff #1 who was the administrator present during the inspection was unable to provide additional documentation of evacuation drills conducted in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group is applied to the entire group. Evidence: At the time of inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 18 children in a classroom with staff #4 and staff #6. Staff #4 stated that 9 of the children were 2 years old and the other 9 children were 3 years old. Whether combined (with a ratio of 1:8) or in 2 groups (with a ratio of 1:8 and a ratio of 1:10), there was not adequate staff to meet the ratio requirements for the children present in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: At the time of the inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 2 staff supervising 18 children in a classroom. The records for one staff (#3), who was identified as the lead teacher in the classroom, did not contain documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications. Staff #1, who was the administrator in charge at the time of the inspection, was unable to provide documentary evidence of staff #3's program leader qualifications. When asked if staff #6, who was in the classroom and identified as the teacher's assistant, had documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications, staff #1 said "I don't think so".”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of records, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #3, whose enrollment date is 10/17/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. The record for child #5, whose enrollment date is 10/3/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. Staff #1 was unable to demonstrate that this documentation had been obtained for child #3 and child #5.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed. 2. The records for staff #3, employed 5/15/10/2022 and staff #4, employed 6/8/2022 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 and #4 were hired to work in a capacity that required contact with the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure that, for each group of children, a written record of attendance to include arrival and departure was documented for each child as it occurred. Evidence: The center's written attendance record listed 17 children in attendance at the time of inspection. Three of the children listed were school aged children who had left the center for school. There were 18 children physically present in the classrooms. The attendance record listed only 14 of the 18 children present at the time of the inspection. Four children were present but had not been documented on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 who was hired in June 2022 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff #4 was hired in June 2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of sanitizing solution located on the surface of an open shelving unit at a height of 30 inches. There were 9 two-year-old children sitting at a table approximately 2 feet from the shelving unit. Staff confirmed that the bottle contained a commercial disinfectant solution agent used for sanitizing the tables before and after meals.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: There was one uncapped electrical outlet behind a table in the classroom where 18 two and three year old children were being cared for. The outlet was visible and accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the findings of the most recent inspection. Evidence: The information board inside of the entrance to the facility contained posted results of an inspection which was dated 12/22/2020. When asked if the most recent inspection findings were posted in facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the inspection being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No
“Based on a review of documentation and interviews, the licensee did not always maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Evidence: A two year old child (child #1) enrolled for care in the program incurred 4 minor injuries while in care between October 31, 2022 and November 15, 2022. The Licensee was unable to demonstrate that a written record of child #1's injuries had been documented for any of the 4 injuries.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on interviews and photographic evidence, the licensee did not ensure that staff do not roughly handle children in care. Evidence: During an interview with staff #3 on 12/5/2022, staff #3 stated that child #1 (two years old) was climbing on the back of a chair occupied by another child. Staff #3 stated that she "grabbed him by his upper arms and removed him" when the other child began to scoot the chair back. Child #1 sustained a bruise on his upper arm where he was grabbed,”
8VAC20-780-40-D
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the Center's most recently issued license in a place conspicuous to the public. Evidence: A license which expired 4/25/2021was posted on a bulletin board at the entry of the facility. When asked if the current license was posted in the facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the current license being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that evacuation drills are implemented monthly. Evidence: The log containing documentation of evacuation drills did not have entries for April, May, June, July and October of the current year. Staff #1 who was the administrator present during the inspection was unable to provide additional documentation of evacuation drills conducted in the past 12 months.”
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that when children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group is applied to the entire group. Evidence: At the time of inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 18 children in a classroom with staff #4 and staff #6. Staff #4 stated that 9 of the children were 2 years old and the other 9 children were 3 years old. Whether combined (with a ratio of 1:8) or in 2 groups (with a ratio of 1:8 and a ratio of 1:10), there was not adequate staff to meet the ratio requirements for the children present in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present in each grouping of children. Evidence: At the time of the inspection on 11/28/2022, there were 2 staff supervising 18 children in a classroom. The records for one staff (#3), who was identified as the lead teacher in the classroom, did not contain documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications. Staff #1, who was the administrator in charge at the time of the inspection, was unable to provide documentary evidence of staff #3's program leader qualifications. When asked if staff #6, who was in the classroom and identified as the teacher's assistant, had documentation to demonstrate program director qualifications, staff #1 said "I don't think so".”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of records, the licensee was unable to demonstrate that each enrolled child had a physical exam by or under the direction of a physician. Evidence: Five children's records were reviewed. The record for child #3, whose enrollment date is 10/17/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. The record for child #5, whose enrollment date is 10/3/2022, did not contain the results of a physical examination. Staff #1 was unable to demonstrate that this documentation had been obtained for child #3 and child #5.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member submits documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed. 2. The records for staff #3, employed 5/15/10/2022 and staff #4, employed 6/8/2022 did not contain the results of a tuberculosis screening. 3. Staff #3 and #4 were hired to work in a capacity that required contact with the children in care.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on a review of documentation, the licensee did not ensure that, for each group of children, a written record of attendance to include arrival and departure was documented for each child as it occurred. Evidence: The center's written attendance record listed 17 children in attendance at the time of inspection. Three of the children listed were school aged children who had left the center for school. There were 18 children physically present in the classrooms. The attendance record listed only 14 of the 18 children present at the time of the inspection. Four children were present but had not been documented on the attendance record.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee did not ensure that each staff member completes the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed. The record for staff #4 who was hired in June 2022 did not contain documentation of Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Staff #4 was hired in June 2022.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a spray bottle of sanitizing solution located on the surface of an open shelving unit at a height of 30 inches. There were 9 two-year-old children sitting at a table approximately 2 feet from the shelving unit. Staff confirmed that the bottle contained a commercial disinfectant solution agent used for sanitizing the tables before and after meals.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: There was one uncapped electrical outlet behind a table in the classroom where 18 two and three year old children were being cared for. The outlet was visible and accessible to the children in care.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not post the findings of the most recent inspection. Evidence: The information board inside of the entrance to the facility contained posted results of an inspection which was dated 12/22/2020. When asked if the most recent inspection findings were posted in facility, staff #1 stated that she was not aware of the inspection being posted elsewhere.”
8VAC20-780-540-D
“Based on a review of the First Aid supplies and interview the licensee did not have all of the required emergency supplies available at the center and on field trips. Evidence: The contents of the First Aid kits were reviewed. There was not an ice pack or cooling agent in the kits. When asked, Staff #1 stated that they normally have them but a child had recently been sent home with one following a minor injury and they do not re-use them and had not yet replaced them.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets in areas accessible to children are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the preschool classroom, two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the toddler classroom and two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the napping room where children were resting and sleeping at the time. Staff stated that these outlets had just been added and it was an oversight that they had not been fitted with a cover.”
8VAC20-780-540-D
“Based on a review of the First Aid supplies and interview the licensee did not have all of the required emergency supplies available at the center and on field trips. Evidence: The contents of the First Aid kits were reviewed. There was not an ice pack or cooling agent in the kits. When asked, Staff #1 stated that they normally have them but a child had recently been sent home with one following a minor injury and they do not re-use them and had not yet replaced them.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not ensure that electrical outlets in areas accessible to children are fitted with protective covers. Evidence: The licensing inspector observed two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the preschool classroom, two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the toddler classroom and two outlets that were not fitted with a protective cover in the napping room where children were resting and sleeping at the time. Staff stated that these outlets had just been added and it was an oversight that they had not been fitted with a cover.”
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Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Franklin, VA 23851 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
700 Campbell Ave, Franklin, VA
300 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
305 Crescent Drive, Franklin, VA
26151 Delaware Road, Franklin, 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 August 25, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 12 of 12 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.
52, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 304-5811 to ask.
(757) 304-5811.
179 Commerce Park Road, Franklin, VA 23851. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms Donna Williams Boykins, 1.1 miles away.