Stephanie Griffith
A family day home in N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23237
4221 Kingsland Road, N. Chesterfield, Virginia 23237. (804) 677-3198.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 222026 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?
9 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 22, 2026.
25 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
25 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 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 | 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 22, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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***Repeat Violation*** A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“1. An updated TB screening for Caregiver #1 was completed over five months late. 2. An updated TB screening for Household Member #1 was completed over five months late.”
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Areas and furnishings of the family day home, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“On the playground, one fence pole was leaning and unstable.”
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***Repeat Violation*** Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review.
“The record for child #4 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of emergency contact information.”
Apr 13, 2026: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-B-1
“The provider is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for S2, was dated 15 days after their first day of employment.”
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22.1-289.036-B-3
“Repeat Violation The provider must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. S2, who had been employed for 7 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
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8VAC20-800-120-B
“Provider record shall contain all the required information. The record for S2 did not contain: address; age verification; emergency contact address and phone number; references check prior to employment; and documentation of education and training.”
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8VAC20-800-140-B-3
“Repeat Violation Providers shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). S1?s CPR certification expired 03/2026.”
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8VAC20-800-140-B-4
“Repeat Violation Providers shall have a current certification in first aid. S1?s first aid certification expired 03/2026.”
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Repeat Violation A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for S1 and HHM 1 was not completed and was overdue by 44 days.”
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8VAC20-800-780-B
“Annually, the provider shall review with the parent the emergency contact information required in each child’s record to ensure the information is correct and shall obtain the parents signed acknowledgment of the review. Records for C1 and C2 did not have a parent’s signature for an annual review of the emergency contact information. The review was due by 04/08/2026.”
Oct 2, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Repeat Violation For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Caregiver, S3 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed since June 2023.”
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8VAC20-800-150-D-1
“Repeat violation An assistant who is left alone with children in care shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Caregiver, S3 observed during the inspection to be providing care of children alone did not have a current CPR and first aid certification.”
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. An updated TB screening for S3 was due 4 months ago.”
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8VAC20-800-210-A
“Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of 16 hours of training annually. The file for caregiver, S3 did not contain documentation of any training hours.”
May 13, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
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The provider shall obtain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.
“The record of child #1, enrolled for approximately 1 month, did not contain the parent’s written acknowledgement of the receipt of the emergency plan.”
Nov 25, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-40-D-5
“Household members 14 years of age must obtain the results of a central registry search by the end of the 30th day of becoming 14 years old. The central registry results were received 120 days after HM2 became 14 years old.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Caregiver, S3 central registry search results were dated 32 days of service.”
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8VAC20-800-120-B
“Providers must maintain a record for each caregiver that contains all of the required information. The record for S3 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of a person to be notified in an emergency.”
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8VAC20-800-150-D-1
“An assistant who is left alone with children in care shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Caregiver, S3 observed during the inspection to be providing care of children alone outside did not have a current CPR and first aid certification.”
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8VAC20-800-170-A
“Providers must obtain a current tuberculosis screening from a caregiver at the time of hire and prior to coming into contact with children. The tuberculosis screening for Caregiver, S3, was dated 4 days after the date of hire.”
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8VAC20-800-200-A
“The provider must orient assistants by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Assistant Caregiver, S3 provided care for children for nine months without receiving orientation.”
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8VAC20-800-800-B
“The provider shall document the annual review of the emergency plan. There was no documentation of an annual review.”
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8VAC20-800-800-C
“The provider shall ensure that each caregiver receives training regarding emergency evacuation, emergency relocation, and shelter-in-place procedures by the end of their first week of assuming job responsibilities. Caregiver, S3 provider care for nine months without receiving this training.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“The provider shall practice at least monthly the emergency evacuation procedures. There was no documentation of a January, April, and July 2024 emergency evacuation drill.”
Oct 19, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure employees shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia every five years. Evidence: The last sworn disclosure statement for employee, P2 was dated 03/07/2018.”
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22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure every applicant for licensure as a family day home and every adult living in such family day home shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia every five years. Evidence: The last sworn statement for the applicant, P1 was dated 02/17/2018, and the most recent sworn statement for household member, HM1 was dated 02/17/2018.”
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8VAC20-800-180-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis (TB) Screening form every two years. Evidence: The most recent TB screening for caregiver, P1 was dated 10/02/2021, and the most recent TB screening for P2 was 10/08/2021.”
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8VAC20-800-350-E
“Based on the water temperature, the hot water tap available to children were not maintained within the range of 105 degrees F and 120 degrees F. Evidence: Licensing Inspector tested the hot water in the kitchen sink. The water temperature registered 127-degree F.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“Based on emergency evacuation drill records review, the provider failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: Drills were not documented to have occurred in January, April, and August 2023.”
Jan 9, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-800-110-B
“Based on record review, the assistant’s record did not contain all of the required documentation. Evidence: The record of caregiver #2 (employment date: 10/5/2022) did not have the following required documentation: address, age, emergency contact information, references and orientation.”
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8VAC20-800-320-G
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure fireplaces and associated chimneys were inspected annually. Evidence: The family day home’s fireplace was last inspected 10/13/2021.”
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8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation and an interview, the provider did not ensure to have an operable landline telephone during the hours of operation. Evidence: 1. The family day home did not have an operable landline telephone. 2. The provider stated that they did not have an operable landline telephone in the home.”
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8VAC20-800-480-D
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure equipment used by children was assembled, maintained, and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Evidence: 1. An infant child was observed sitting in a Bumbo Seat on the home’s kitchen table for approximately 10 minutes. The child was not strapped into the seat. 2. The manufacturer’s instructions state the following: ?Always use with the restraint belt.?, ?Only use the seat on floor or level ground surface.? and ?Never use on raised surfaces such as tables, counters, chairs, beds or near stairs.?”
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8VAC20-800-530-F
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure no soft bedding of any kind be used under or around infants, including, but not limited to, pillows, quilts, comforters, sheepskins, or stuffed toys. Evidence: There was a KAKIBLIN Newborn lounger located in a crib. There was a sleeping infant using the padded/stuffed lounger during the inspection. Once notified of the hazard, the provider immediately removed it.”
Jul 7, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on a review of records, the provider did not obtain a national criminal history record check prior to employment for one of five staff. Evidence: The provider did not have fingerprints for Staff #2, start date 06/13/22.”
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8VAC20-800-330-A
“Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the landline telephone was operable during the hours of operation. Evidence: The provider tried to plug the telephone in and could not get a dial tone. When asked, the provider stated that she ?didn’t know why it wasn’t working.?”
All 9 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 22, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jan 9, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Oct 22, 2028.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 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 2, 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 165 child care providers in Chesterfield County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 9; this one had 25.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Kid’s World Learning Center - Ironbridge | 36 |
| Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Richmond - Bellwood | 5 |
| Gina Gusti | 0 |
| Genesis Learning Center @ Bensley Commons | 4 |
| Stephanie Griffith This child care provider | 25 |
| Good 4 Kidz Daycare & Learning Ct Inc | 31 |
| Wilk-N-Kids Learning Center | 57 |
| First Baptist Church of Centralia | 11 |
| Sophronia Twyman | 14 |
| Sharonda Watson | 13 |
| Patrice Hazelwood | Not given |
| Cheryl Brown | Not given |
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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