Tammy Johnson
Norfolk, VA 23509 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Vanessa Parker
- licensed capacity
- 9
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Vanessa Parker
Vanessa Parker is a licensed home daycare in Norfolk, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 9 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 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 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 9 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| 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 | 9 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Vanessa Parker has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Vanessa Parker
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 9 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #961119
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 17 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Transportation 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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-800-180-A
“The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current TB screening every two years from the date of the first screening. The TB screening for caregiver 1 was overdue by two months.”
- Apr 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 three months.”
8VAC20-800-960-B
“Infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be picked up and held for bottle feedings. Bottles shall not be propped. During the inspection, there was an infant in a carrier seat drinking out of bottle that was propped up by a blanket.”
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 had been in care for three months.”
Dec 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
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 three months.”
8VAC20-800-960-B
“Infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be picked up and held for bottle feedings. Bottles shall not be propped. During the inspection, there was an infant in a carrier seat drinking out of bottle that was propped up by a blanket.”
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 had been in care for three months.”
- Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. There is no documentation that caregiver 1 or caregiver 2 has completed the annual subsidy health and safety update course for 2024.”
8VAC20-800-500-C
“Stationary outdoor play equipment shall be placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. The base of one of the two slides is less than six feet away from the perimeter of the home's wooden fence.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Repeat Violation Assistants' records shall contain the date of employment. The record for caregiver 1 does not contain a date of employment.”
Feb 11, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-790-250-F
“Caregivers who work directly with children shall attend at least 16 hours of training, to include the department's health and safety update course. There is no documentation that caregiver 1 or caregiver 2 has completed the annual subsidy health and safety update course for 2024.”
8VAC20-800-500-C
“Stationary outdoor play equipment shall be placed at least six feet from the perimeter of other play structures or obstacles. The base of one of the two slides is less than six feet away from the perimeter of the home's wooden fence.”
22.1-289.057-A
“The program is required to submit to the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Repeat Violation Assistants' records shall contain the date of employment. The record for caregiver 1 does not contain a date of employment.”
May 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced during the past year. 2 - The provider confirmed that she did not have documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced during the past year.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure the responsible person for emergency backup care is posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1 - There is not any posted information regarding emergency back-up. 2 - The provider confirmed that there is not any emergency back-up information posted.”
8VAC20-800-210-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that each caregiver documents 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1 - The record for assistant #1 does not contain 16 hours of documentation of annual training. 2 - The provider stated that she was unable to locate any documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to obtain all required information for assistant caregiver records. Evidence: 1 - The record for assistant #1 did not contain a date of hire. 2 - The provider stated that she thought the assistant was hired around the end of November 2022.”
8VAC20-800-990-B
“Based on interview the provider failed to demonstrate that all required items are present when transporting children in care. Evidence 1 - The provider could not list the required items currently in the vehicle used to transport children in care. 2 - The provider confirmed that there was not a complete first aid kit, name, address, and phone number of the family day home .”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that two shelter-in-place drills are practiced a minimum of twice pre year. Evidence: 1 - There was not any shelter-in-place drill documentation available for review during the inspection. 2 - The provider confirmed that she did not have shelter-in-place documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on interview the provider failed to demonstrate that there was a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: 1 - There was not a written emergency preparedness and response plan available during the inspection. 2 - The provider stated that she did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-500-C
“Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that fixed equipment is not placed over a hard surface. Evidence: The exit chute of one of two slides exits onto hard and compacted ground without any grass.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation the provider failed to maintain areas and equipment in safe condition. Evidence: In the backyard the outside play space where children play the following items were within reach of children: one blue cracked blue recycle bin, a rust chair, a container filled with used motor oil and standing water”
May 7, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1 - There was not any documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced during the past year. 2 - The provider confirmed that she did not have documentation that lockdown procedures were practiced during the past year.”
8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation and interview the center failed to ensure the responsible person for emergency backup care is posted in a visible area close to the telephone. Evidence: 1 - There is not any posted information regarding emergency back-up. 2 - The provider confirmed that there is not any emergency back-up information posted.”
8VAC20-800-210-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that each caregiver documents 16 hours of training annually. Evidence: 1 - The record for assistant #1 does not contain 16 hours of documentation of annual training. 2 - The provider stated that she was unable to locate any documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-120-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to obtain all required information for assistant caregiver records. Evidence: 1 - The record for assistant #1 did not contain a date of hire. 2 - The provider stated that she thought the assistant was hired around the end of November 2022.”
8VAC20-800-990-B
“Based on interview the provider failed to demonstrate that all required items are present when transporting children in care. Evidence 1 - The provider could not list the required items currently in the vehicle used to transport children in care. 2 - The provider confirmed that there was not a complete first aid kit, name, address, and phone number of the family day home .”
8VAC20-800-830-B
“Based on record review and interview the provider failed to ensure that two shelter-in-place drills are practiced a minimum of twice pre year. Evidence: 1 - There was not any shelter-in-place drill documentation available for review during the inspection. 2 - The provider confirmed that she did not have shelter-in-place documentation during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-800-A
“Based on interview the provider failed to demonstrate that there was a written emergency preparedness and response plan. Evidence: 1 - There was not a written emergency preparedness and response plan available during the inspection. 2 - The provider stated that she did not have a written emergency preparedness and response plan available during the inspection.”
8VAC20-800-500-C
“Based on observation the provider failed to ensure that fixed equipment is not placed over a hard surface. Evidence: The exit chute of one of two slides exits onto hard and compacted ground without any grass.”
8VAC20-800-240-A
“Based on observation the provider failed to maintain areas and equipment in safe condition. Evidence: In the backyard the outside play space where children play the following items were within reach of children: one blue cracked blue recycle bin, a rust chair, a container filled with used motor oil and standing water”
May 16, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-770-50-A-2-a
“Based upon review of caregiver records and provideri nterview, the provider has not ensured that the results of a child protective services ( CPS ) central registry search are obtained at least every five years for caregivers. Evidence: 1. The most recent CPS central registry search for caregiver 2 is dated 2/20/2018. 2. The provider acknowledged that results of a central registry search had not been obtained within the past five years for caregiver 2.”
8VAC20-800-170-A
“Based upon review of records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each caregiver has obtained a current tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record provided for caregiver 3, employed since December 2022, did not include results of a tuberculosis screening. 2. The provider acknowledged that results of a tuberculosis screening were not available for review.”
8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based upon review of children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that parents are provided the policies for medication. Evidence: Documentation in the record provided for child 1 indicated that the provider will administer over-the-counter medication. The provider stated that she is not medication administration certified and that no medication is administered to the children in care.”
8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based upon review of children's records and provider interview, the facility has not ensured that each child's record includes all required information. Evidence: 1. The records provided for child 1, child 2, and child 3 did not include documentation (parent signature) that the parent received information regarding the provider's liability insurance. 2. The record provided for child 1 did not include the street addresses of the persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. 3 The record provided for child 3 did not include the street address of one of the two persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. 4. The record provided for child 1 did not include the first date of attendance. 5. The record provided for child 3 did not include the name, address and telephone number for the father. 6. The provider acknowledged that the above listed information was not in the children's records.”
8VAC20-770-50-A-1-a
“Based upon review of caregiver records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that an original criminal record check (fingerprinting) is obtained for each caregiver prior to employ and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The record provided for caregiver 3, employed since December 2022, did not include the results of a criminal record (fingerprinting) report. 2. The most recent criminal record report on file for caregiver 2 is dated 3/12/2018. 3. The provider acknowledged that the results of a criminal record check were not in the record for caregiver 3. 4. The provider acknowledged that results of a criminal record check for caregiver 2 had not been obtained within the past five years.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based upon review of children's records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that documentation of a physical examination y or under the direction of a physician is obtained prior to the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The provider stated that child 1 began attending in October 2022. results of a physical examination were not in the child's record. 2. The provider verified that results of a physical examination were not obtained for child 1.”
Show 5 earlier visits
May 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based upon review of records and provider interview, the facility has not ensured that lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. The posted emergency drill records did not include documentation that a lock down drill was practiced annually. 2. The provider (caregiver 1) acknowledged that a lock down drill had not been practiced and documented.”
8VAC20-790-250-B
“Based upon review of caregiver records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that within the first 90 days of employment all caregivers have completed the Virginia Preservice training for Child Care Staff training. Evidence: The record provided caregiver 3 indicated a date of employment in December 2022. The record did not contain documentation that caregiver 3 completed the required Virginia Preservice Training. 2. The provider (caregiver 1) acknowledged that the record did not contain documentation of the preservice Training.”
May 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation that the provider obtained verification of the identity and age of the child. Child 1 has a date of enrollment of 3/25/22 and was in care on the day of the inspection. 2. The provider confirmed that verification of the identity and age of child 1 was not obtained from the parent.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review and interview, 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 1 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) and child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 2 are lacking documentation of physical examinations.”
May 11, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-800-80-A
“Based on record review and interview, it was determined the provider did not obtain from the parent verification of the identity and age of the child within seven business days of the child's first day of attendance at the family day home. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain documentation that the provider obtained verification of the identity and age of the child. Child 1 has a date of enrollment of 3/25/22 and was in care on the day of the inspection. 2. The provider confirmed that verification of the identity and age of child 1 was not obtained from the parent.”
8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review and interview, 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 1 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) and child 2 (date of enrollment: 3/25/22) do not contain documentation of a physical examination. 2. The provider confirmed that the records for child 1 and child 2 are lacking documentation of physical examinations.”
Nov 5, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-111-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain the addresses of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. The provider confirmed that child 1's record lacks the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
Nov 5, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
22VAC40-111-60-B
“Based on record review and interview, the provider did not ensure that children's records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child 1 does not contain the addresses of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. 2. The provider confirmed that child 1's record lacks the addresses for the two emergency contacts.”
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FAQ
Questions about Vanessa Parker
Is Vanessa Parker licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Vanessa Parker last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Vanessa Parker had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 9 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 Vanessa Parker care for?
9, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Vanessa Parker accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Vanessa Parker's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Vanessa Parker cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 277-5356 to ask.
What is Vanessa Parker's phone number?
(757) 277-5356.
Where is Vanessa Parker?
Norfolk, VA 23509. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.