Oakwood Chapel Academy
A child day center in Norfolk, Virginia 23513
982 Avenue E, Norfolk, Virginia 23513. (757) 853-6348.
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The short answer
- 35 deficiencies in the last three years
- Apr 282026 the latest visit on record
- 75 children, its licensed capacity
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean4
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
16 inspections on record, the latest on Apr 28, 2026.
35 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
35 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Apr 28, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization reports shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization report for Child #4 was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department, which is required.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Repeat Violation When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: centers 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). The lunch served to children included only four of five of the required nutritional requirements. A grain component was not included in the lunch.”
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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 which shall contain all the required information. The records for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #3 did not contain all the information required to be in children’s records.”
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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. The arrival of three children was not documented on the daily attendance. The children were in care during the inspection.”
Nov 13, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Repeat Violation When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: centers 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). The lunch served to children included only four of five of the required nutritional requirements. Fruit was not included in the lunch.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. On the day of the inspection two lunchboxes, belonging to children in care, were not dated and labeled to identify the owner.”
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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 which shall contain all the required information. The record for Child #1 did not contain documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information.”
May 21, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Repeat Violation Electrical outlets shall have protective covers. There were two outlets without protective covers in the multi-purpose room. There was one outlet without a protective cover in a preschool classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. The medication authorization for Child #1 and Child #2 had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Repeat Violation When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, the following shall apply: centers 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). The lunch served to children was four of five of the required nutritional requirements. Fruit was not included in the lunch.”
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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. On the day of the inspection, there were six children present. However, only five children were signed in on the attendance.”
Dec 20, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child #3 (enrolled for four months) did not contain documentation of a physical examination.”
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Each report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization report for Child #2 (enrolled for four months) was missing a signature by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Repeat Violation Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a container of disinfectant wipes at the front entrance of the center. The wipes were unlocked and had a warning label that stated, ?Keep Out of Reach of Children.?”
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8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with minimum limits. There was no documentation available to demonstrate that the center has up-to date liability insurance. The liability insurance available at the center had an expiration date of 12/1/24.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Repeat Violation Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that include all the required information. The documentation for evacuation drills did not include the method used for notification of the drill, any special conditions simulated, or problems encountered, if any.”
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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 which shall contain all the required information. 1.The record for Child #1 (enrolled for four months) did not contain the work phone number and place of employment of one parent or the address of one required designated person to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2.The record for Child #2 (enrolled for four months) did not contain the work phone number of one parent.”
May 28, 2024: inspection13 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that all staff have a sworn statement or affirmation completed prior to the 1st day of employment. Evidence: 1.The record for Staff #1 (hire date 5/13/24) did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. a. Staff #1 was present during the inspection. 2.The program director confirmed that there was no sworn statement or affirmation in Staff #1?s record.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Repeat Violation Based on record review the center did not ensure that each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening prior to hire. Evidence: 1. The documented TB screening for Staff #1 (hire date 5/13/24) was dated for 5/17/24, which is after the staff member was hired.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Based on observation the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center are maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1.There were two empty plastic bags stored in children’s chairs and rubber gloves stored on a shelf in the orange classroom, posing as suffocation hazards. 2. There were cords hanging from the television and by a table located at the main entrance of the multi-purpose room. In addition, cords were hanging by a television cart in the green classroom. a. Children were observed napping, eating snack, and participating in play in the multi-purpose room during the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
The inspectors’ words, 167 words
“Repeat Violation Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There were hazardous substances with ?Keep Out of Reach of Children? on the manufacturers label. These substances were unlocked and accessible to children. a. In the blue classroom, there were cleaning materials such as disinfectant spray, four hand sanitizers, and carpet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet. b. In the red classroom, there were cleaning materials such as air freshener and bathroom cleaner in an unlocked bathroom cabinet. c. Classroom staff confirmed that the air freshener and bathroom cleaner were not kept in a locked place. d. In the kitchen, there was an unlocked cabinet containing bleach, powder cleanser, and a table sanitizer. The kitchen was unlocked, giving children access to the kitchen area and unlocked cabinet. e. There was a full propane tank located outside by the play yard entrance/exit.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation and the center did not ensure that all electrical outlets have protective covers. Evidence: 1.There was an electrical outlet cover missing in the multi-purpose room, in the blue classroom, and in a hallway restroom. a. children were seen in the multipurpose room and in the hallway bathroom during the time of the inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation the center did not ensure that running water at the center does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: 1.The water in a hallway bathroom used by children in care had a temperature reading of 131?F.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: 1.During nap time, staff left the room, where seven preschool children were napping. The children were out of sight and sound supervision of the staff. a. Classroom staff confirmed that they were not in the room and had stepped out for a moment.”
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8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on record review the center did not ensure to have a written emergency preparedness plan that addresses all procedural components. Evidence: 1.The center’s emergency preparedness plan for did not include procedures for sounding of alarms or emergency communication. 2.The center’s emergency preparedness plan for evacuations did not include procedures for securing of essential documents, methods to ensure any health care needs, or accommodations/special requirements for children with special needs. 3.The center’s emergency preparedness plan did not include any emergency procedures in case of a shelter-in-place or lockdown.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation drills include all necessary information. Evidence: 1.The documentation for 2024 monthly emergency evacuation drills did not include the following components: identity of the person conducting the drill, the method used for notification of the drill, the number of staff participating, the number of children participating, any special conditions simulated, and problems encountered, if any.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1. On the day of the inspection, 5/28/24, the menu displayed that the children were only served four of five of the nutritional requirements. A grain component was missing from the day’s lunch. 2.The program director confirmed that the required grain component was missing from the lunch served for the day.”
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8VAC20-780-580-C
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“Based on observation and interview the center did not ensure that during transportation of children, all transportation requirements are followed. Evidence: 1.19 school age children were observed arriving for after school services at the center. a. 16 of the 19 arriving school age children were transported on a 13-seat passenger van, according to Staff #2. 2. Staff #2 (bus driver) confirmed that they transported all 16 school age children on the 13 passenger van, with some children sitting two to a seat belt. 3.There was no list of names of the children being transported to the center on the afternoon of the inspection. 4.Staff #2 confirmed that there was not a list of names to show what children were being transported on the van that afternoon.”
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8VAC20-780-580-L
“Based on record review and interview the center did not ensure that parental permission for transportation is secured before the scheduled activity. Evidence: 1.Child #4 did not have documentation of parental permission to transport the child to and from the center and public school. a. Child #4 was transported to the center and arrived during the inspection. 2.The program director confirmed that there is no form to show that parental permission is secured to transport children to and from public school.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 115 words
“Based on record review the center did not ensure that children’s records contain all the required information. Evidence: 1.The record for Child #1 did not contain a work phone number for one parent. 2.The record for Child #2 was missing the name and phone number of one parent’s place of employment. 3.The record for Child #3 was missing the name, address, and phone number for one parent, the name of one parent’s place of employment, and the work phone numbers for both parents. 4.The record for Child #4 did not contain the name and address for one parent, the name and phone number for one parent’s place of employment, or an emergency contact’s home address.”
Dec 5, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 129 words
“Based on record review and interview the center failed to ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1 - Two out of three staff records reviewed contained tuberculosis screenings dated outside the allowable time frame. a. Staff #2 has a documented tuberculosis screening dated January 6, 2022. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #2 is September 20, 2022. b. Staff #23has a documented tuberculosis screening dated September 23,, 2022. However, the documented date of hire for Staff #3 is March 13, 2023. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed the dates of tuberculosis screenings and hire dates for Staff #2 and #3 are documented correctly.”
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on documentation review and interview the center failed to provide an annual fire inspection as required. Evidence: 1 - The most recent fire inspection available for review is dated November 23, 2022. Therefore, the inspection is past due for annual update. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the most recent fire inspection available was dated November 23, 2022.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances are kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Unlocked hazardous substances were observed in multiple location throughout the building in classrooms and bathrooms, including but not limited to hand sanitizer, surface cleaning spray, surface sanitizing spray, each had a label stating keep out reach of children.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
The inspectors’ words, 105 words
“Based medication review the center failed to ensure that prescription medication normally administered by a parent may be administered provided all requirements are met. Evidence: 1 - Prescription Albuterol inhaler medication was documented as having been administered to Child #2 on November 2 and 27, 2023. However, there is no prescription with the medication. The medication is not labeled in any way with the child’s name. There is not a parent authorization to administer the medication. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that the documentation on the log sheet was correct and the medication did not have the required prescription, name of child or parent authorization.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
The inspectors’ words, 132 words
“Based on medication review the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication expires the parent is notified that the medication needs to be up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Nor did the center ensure that medications not picked up within 14 days are disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1 - There is a prescription albuterol inhaler in the medication lock box for Child #1. However, there is not any authorization for the medication. a. The child has not been enrolled in the program since June 2023. 2 - Staff #1 confirmed that there was not an authorization for the medication nor is the child enrolled in the program any longer and the medication remains in the lock box beyond the allotted 14 days.”
May 24, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review the center failed to obtain required background checks within allotted time frames. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has a documented date of hire as March 21, 2022. However, there was not any documentation that a Virginia, Central Registry finding had been requested.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 112 words
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas are maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - In the orange classroom there is set of plastic drawers that are collapsing on itself. It appears the items in the drawers are too heavy for the plastic drawers they are stored in. 2 - There are dangling cords within reach of children in the large multipurpose room in two areas: - the round table at the main entrance to the room and - the wall/corner area of the multipurpose room to the right of the door way used by children to access the restrooms. Dangling cords pose an entanglement and potential toppling hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-280-H
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents are not be stored in areas, purses or pockets that are accessible to children. Evidence: 1 - There was a staff purse sitting on an open shelf in the multipurpose room. a. The shelf was an unlocked place location b. The shelf was approximately 2.5 feet up from the floor and therefore accessible to all children in care. 2 - Staff 1 was observed as she retrieved the purse, withdrew an inhaler and used the albuterol device.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that children under the age of 10 years old are within actual sight and sound supervision unless children are in the restroom. Evidence: During the inspection while staff 1 was left alone to care for five children ages two and half years through five years old, she walked out of the classroom and into the lobby to answer the front door bell two times. This action left all five children unattended by any staff.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures are practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: The documentation of emergency drills provided during the inspection showed the most recent shelter-in-place was conducted on April 29, 2021.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that provided snacks follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: 1 - The children were in care were served oranges and water for snack. a. The amount of oranges served was not a measured amount. b. USDA requires components from two of the six food pyramid groups. Only one component was served.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observation the center failed to sanitize tables before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: After a staff wiped off the table used by children when eating snack, the staff reported that the dish towel being used contained soap and water. There was not any sanitizer used”
Dec 16, 2021: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that equipment is maintained in safe condition. Evidence: 1 - In the four year old room there was a set of plastic drawers that appear to be collapsing and not in proper working order. 2 - In the multi-purpose room there are five shelving units, approximately 6 feet tall, that are not secured to the wall and therefore pose a toppling hazard. 3 - Staff 1 stated that the shelving units in the multi-purpose room are not secured to the wall.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 21, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 21, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| May 28, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 28, 2024 | Inspection | 13 violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 24, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| May 24, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Dec 11, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years 6 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 75 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 143 child care providers in the City of Norfolk, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 13; this one had 35.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Kaminski | 10 |
| Oakwood Chapel Academy This child care provider | 35 |
| Phillis Combo | 1 |
| Rosemary Everette | 1 |
| Katrina Briggs | 10 |
| Dionne Wright | 6 |
| Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church | 26 |
| HRCAP Oakmont North | 8 |
| KCE Champions @ Coleman Place Elementary School | 6 |
| Ms. Tina Stokes | 15 |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Tanners Creek Elementary | 6 |
| Jaquetta Kershaw | 5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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