Carleen Battle
A family day home in Cheriton, Virginia 23316
4187 Sunnyside Road, Cheriton, Virginia 23316. (757) 331-2755.
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The short answer
- 7 deficiencies in the last three years
- Mar 302026 the latest visit on record
- 12 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 Mar 30, 2026.
7 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
7 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Dec 2025. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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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 Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Dec 16, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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Potentially poisonous substances, materials and supplies such as, but not limited to, cleaning agents, disinfectants, deodorizers, plant care chemicals, pesticides, and petroleum distillates shall be stored away from food in areas inaccessible to children.
“There was bathroom spray cleaner in the unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the children in care.”
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A child’s record should contain all of the required information.
“The record for child #1 did not have the required emergency contacts. The record for child #2 did not have the required emergency contacts, written authorization for emergency medical care. The record for child #4 did not contain the child record form. The record for child #5 did not contain the required emergency contacts.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided all of the required information in writing.
“The records for child #1, child #2, and child #4 did not contain documentation of liability insurance disclosure.”
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Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information to ensure the information is correct and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review.
“The records for child #3 and #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review.”
Jun 9, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s records are required to contain parental home and employment addresses and phone numbers and two emergency contacts.
“The records for Child #1, #2, and #3 were missing some or all of the employment information for one or both parent(s). The records for Child #2, #3, #4, and #5 were missing some or all of the emergency contact information.”
Apr 18, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each household member had an updated TB screening form. Evidence: 1. The record for household member did not contain documentation of an updated TB screening. The document in the record was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed that there was not an updated TB screening available.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and determined the provider did not ensure that each child’s record contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #1 did not contain the required emergency contact information. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain documentation of annual review of the child’s emergency contact information. 3. The provider confirmed that these record did not contain the required information.”
Oct 23, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that each child’s record contained all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #3(enrolled 2/17/17) did not contain the first page of the child’s record. 2. Provider confirmed that the record was not complete.”
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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not review with the parent the emergency contact information required in 8VAC20-800-60 B 2 to ensure the information is correct, and obtain the parent’s signed acknowledgment of the review. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1(enrolled 8/23/21) and child #2(enrolled 9/14/21) did not contain documentation of parental annual review. 2. Provider confirmed that these records have not been reviewed and updated if needed by the parents.”
Feb 13, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on measurement and interview it was determined that the hot water taps available to children were not maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water was measured at 140.1 degrees Fahrenheit during this inspection. 2. Provider confirmed the water is above than the required temperature range.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the children’s records contained all of the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, 2 and 3 did not contain the required two emergency contacts. 2. The record for child #5 did not contain documentation of an annual review. 3. Provider confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
Jul 20, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-430-A-3
“Based on record review and interview it was determined that the provider did not practice lockdown procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no record of lockdown drill practices. 2.The provider stated that they had not practiced lockdown procedures.”
Jul 20, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-60-B
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the children’s records did not contain all of the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, 1 of the 2 required emergency contacts, first date of attendance, and proof of identity. 2. The record for child #3 did not contain the medical insurance policy name and number, and documentation of the annual review of the record by the parent. 3. Provider confirmed that this information was not in the records during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-790
“Based on observation it was determined the provider did not have the required emergency phone numbers posted close to the phone. Evidence: 1. 911, local police, fire, emergency medical responders, poison control, and emergency backup care person’s numbers were not posted. 2. Provider confirmed these numbers were not posted during this inspection.”
Apr 26, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined 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 record for child #3(first date of attendance 10/4/21) did not contain documentation of a physical exam. 2. The provider confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
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8VAC20-800-90-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the provider did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for a child under the age of two. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2(under the age of two years) did not contain updated immunization documentation. The last documentation was dated 8/23/21. 2. The provider confirmed updated documentation was not available.”
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8VAC20-800-920
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the provider did not ensure that the menu for the current one-week period was posted. Evidence: 1. There was no menu posted. 2. Provider confirmed the current menu was not posted.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Mar 30, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 20, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 20, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 26, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires May 26, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 3 months - 12 years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 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 10 child care providers in Northampton County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 7.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Carleen Battle This child care provider | 7 |
| Grow Early Learning-Cheriton Center | 8 |
| Broadwater Academy Prekindergarten | 6 |
| Franktown United Methodist Church | Not given |
| Hare Valley Head Start | 10 |
| Ms. Francethia Upshur | 0 |
| Small Wonders Childcare Center | 11 |
| Cape Charles Christian School | 3 |
| Kathleen Edwards | 5 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care @ Kiptopeke Elementary | 57 |
| YMCA School Age Child Care @ Occohannock Elementary | 26 |
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 Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 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 Oct 27, 2026.
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