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Zelda Brown

Norfolk, VA 23502 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families5.0· 3 reviews
licensed capacity
9
open each week
5 days

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About Zelda Brown

Zelda Brown 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, 6:00 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 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 33 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
9 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday6:00 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
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity9 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Zelda Brown

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
9 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110869
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 7 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 7 visits · 33 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 13
  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Background checks 2
  • Safe sleep 2

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. Aug 7, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-170-A

      “The provider shall obtain from each caregiver at the time of hire prior to coming into contact with children a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form published by the Virginia Department of Health or a form consistent with it documenting the absence of tuberculosis in a communicable form. A TB screening had not been obtained for caregiver 1. Caregiver 1 was observed caring for children during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Repeat Violation Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain the following: The record for caregiver 1 lacked documentation of a job title, hire date and two reference checks.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The family day home shall obtain a fingerprint background check, prior to employment or volunteering as described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02. The criminal record check obtained for caregiver 1 was not obtained by the approved vendor for VDOE nor was it processed by the Office of Background Investigations as required.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Repeat Violation Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: The enrollment record for child 3 lacked the following required information: *Whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,00 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home and policies for administration of medications.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Authorize the child day center, family day home described in subsection A to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry maintained pursuant to ? 63.2-1515 for any founded complaint of child abuse or neglect against him. The provider stated that a central registry check had not been requested for caregiver 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-G

      “Repeat Violation The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The allergy list for the family day home did not include a dietary restriction for child 1and child 2.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Repeat Violation Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Child 1 was observed napping in a crib with a loose fitting crib sheet.”
  2. Apr 10, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Repeat Violation Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. There was no written documentation to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed by caregiver 1 and caregiver 2.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-140-D

      “A substitute provider shall record and sign the time of arrivals and departures on each day that the substitute provider works. The two caregivers providing care to children during the inspection stated they had not signed in for the hours worked during the absence of the provider.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Repeat Violation Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: Whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home and medication policies for the family day home. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked written notification regarding liability insurance and medication policies for the FDH.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Repeat Violation Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain all required elements: 1. The record for caregiver 2 lacked the following required information: a. Hire date; b. Job title; c. Name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency. 2. The record for caregiver 1 and caregiver 2 lacked documentation to demonstrate that both meet educational requirements of a substitute provider. Both caregivers were observed working in a substitute provider role during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “The provider shall 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. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked documentation of a physical exam. Child 1 was in care during the inspection and has been enrolled in the FDH for approximately five months.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-J

      “Solid foods shall be fed with a spoon. Child 1, age 6 months, was observed drinking for a bottle of formula with cereal added to the bottle. Caregiver 2 confirmed that cereal has been added to the bottle of formula at the request of the parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-790-170-G

      “The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all caregivers, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The allergy list for the family day home did not include a food sensitivity for child 2. The enrollment record for child 2 indicated a food sensitivity which caregiver 1 and 2 confirmed.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-B

      “Cribs when being used by infants shall have a tight-fitting bottom cover. Child 1 was observed napping in a crib with a loose fitting crib sheet.”
  3. Aug 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. There was no written documentation to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed by caregiver 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Repeat Violation Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 5 lacked documentation of required immunizations. Child 5 was in care during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Systemic Deficiency Children's records do not contain all required elements. 1. The enrollment record for child 1, child 2 and child 3 lacked complete emergency contact information for 2 designated emergency contacts. 2. The enrollment record for child 3 and child 4 lacked documentation of previously attended child day care. 3. The enrollment record for child 3 lacked a work phone number for one parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: Whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home. The enrollment records for child 1, child 2, child 3 and child 5 lacked written notification regarding liability insurance for the family day home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain all required elements: 1. The record for caregiver 1 lacked the following required information: a. Job Title; b. Hire Date; c. Name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment or service all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. Caregiver 1 has not completed the 10 hour Preservice training class. Caregiver 1 has been employed more than 90 days.”
  4. Aug 11, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-C

      “Documentation of the orientation shall be signed and dated by the provider and substitute provider or by the provider and assistant. There was no written documentation to demonstrate that orientation training had been completed by caregiver 1.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Repeat Violation Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 5 lacked documentation of required immunizations. Child 5 was in care during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Systemic Deficiency Children's records do not contain all required elements. 1. The enrollment record for child 1, child 2 and child 3 lacked complete emergency contact information for 2 designated emergency contacts. 2. The enrollment record for child 3 and child 4 lacked documentation of previously attended child day care. 3. The enrollment record for child 3 lacked a work phone number for one parent.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing the following information: Whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home. The enrollment records for child 1, child 2, child 3 and child 5 lacked written notification regarding liability insurance for the family day home.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-B

      “Assistants' and substitute providers' records shall contain all required elements: 1. The record for caregiver 1 lacked the following required information: a. Job Title; b. Hire Date; c. Name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-B

      “Within the first 90 days of employment or service all caregivers shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff sponsored by the Department of Education. Caregiver 1 has not completed the 10 hour Preservice training class. Caregiver 1 has been employed more than 90 days.”
  5. Apr 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 4 of 7 children in care were not signed in on the attendance sheet for the family day home.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-890

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. A cup of milk with attached nipple, for child 1, was not labeled to identify the owner.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat Violation Children's records lacked all required elements. The enrollment record for child 1, 3, 4 and 5 lacked complete emergency contact information. The enrollment record for child 1 and 4 lacked the work phone number for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 2 lacked documentation of required immunizations.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Repeat Violation Outside areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition. Cracked and broken plastic was observed on two pieces of outdoor play equipment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-900-B

      “Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running and playing. Child 1 was observed walking around the child care room while drinking milk from a cup with attached nipple.”
  6. Apr 22, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-790-180-B

      “The vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 4 of 7 children in care were not signed in on the attendance sheet for the family day home.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-890

      “When food is brought from home, the food container shall be clearly labeled in a way that identifies the owner. A cup of milk with attached nipple, for child 1, was not labeled to identify the owner.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Repeat Violation Children's records lacked all required elements. The enrollment record for child 1, 3, 4 and 5 lacked complete emergency contact information. The enrollment record for child 1 and 4 lacked the work phone number for one parent.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. Child 2 lacked documentation of required immunizations.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Repeat Violation Outside areas of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition. Cracked and broken plastic was observed on two pieces of outdoor play equipment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-900-B

      “Children shall not be allowed to eat or drink while walking, running and playing. Child 1 was observed walking around the child care room while drinking milk from a cup with attached nipple.”
  7. Jan 29, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-790

      “Posted telephone numbers. The following telephone numbers shall be posted in a visible area close to the telephone: The responsible person for emergency backup care as required in 8VAC20-800- A-3 . The name and phone number of the responsible person for emergency backup was not posted in the child care area of the family day home.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Furnishings of the family day home shall be maintained in a safe condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, unstable heavy equipment, furniture, or other items that a child could pull down on himself. 1. A metal baker type storage rack and wooden storage unit were not secured in any way to prevent a toppling hazard. 2. The two cribs available do not have any written documentation to verify they meet current CPSC safety guidelines for cribs.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Child day programs and certain other programs; carbon monoxide detectors. Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. There is no carbon monoxide detector in the child care area of the family day home.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “Each child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter and any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall develop and implement a plan to test potable water from sources identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as high priority, including bubbler-style and cooler-style drinking fountains, kitchen taps, classroom combination sinks and drinking fountains, home economics room sinks, teacher's lounge sinks, nurse's office sinks, classroom sinks in special education classrooms, and sinks known to be or visibly used for consumption. The potable water available to children in the family day home has not been tested for lead.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Children's records shall contain all of the required elements. 1. The enrollment record for child 1 lacked the following required information: a. Name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent can not be reached; b. The telephone number of each parents place of employment; c. First date of attendance; e. Written authorization for emergency medical care. 2. The enrollment record for child 2 lacked the following required information: a. Address and phone number for one parent's place of employment; b. Address for the 2 emergency contacts. 3. The enrollment record for child 3 lacked the following required information: a. The work phone number for each parent's place of employment; b. Address for 2 emergency contacts; c. Information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided in writing all of the required information in the written information for parents. The written parent agreement for child 1, child 2 and child 3 lacked the following required information: a. Requirement for the family day home to notify the parent when the child becomes ill and for the parent to arrange to have the child picked up as soon as possible; b. Requirement for the parent to inform the family day home within 24 hours or the next business days after his child or any member of the immediate household have developed any reportable communicable disease as defined by the State Board of Health; c. Requirement for paid caregivers to report suspected child abuse or neglect; d. Presence of a pet or animal in the home; e. Address of the website of the department, with a note that a copy of this chapter and additional information about the family day home may be obtained from the website, including compliance history. f. Amount of time per week that an adult assistant or substitute provider instead of the provider is scheduled to care for the child and the name of the adult assistant or substitute provider.”

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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Questions about Zelda Brown

Is Zelda Brown licensed?

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

When was Zelda Brown last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 7 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Zelda Brown had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 33 rules across 7 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Zelda Brown care for?

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

Does Zelda Brown accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Zelda Brown's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Zelda Brown cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 652-4698 to ask.

What is Zelda Brown's phone number?

(757) 652-4698.

Where is Zelda Brown?

Norfolk, VA 23502. 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).