Hearth Record

Ms. Clara Robinson

A family day home in Portsmouth, Virginia 23703

8 Tidal Court, Portsmouth, Virginia 23703. (850) 341-1672.

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The short answer

The last 24 months 5 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2025. Every month

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?

19 inspections on record, the latest on Jul 1, 2026.

5 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

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

5 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Feb 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

5 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Feb 18, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-790-180-A

    “Repeat Violation The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated October 8, 2024.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-180-A.

Dec 9, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-790-250-D-1

    “All caregivers shall have a current certification in CPR appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2’s CPR expired on October, 8, 2024.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-D-1.

  • 8VAC20-790-250-D-2

    “All caregivers shall have a current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #2 has first aid expired on October, 8, 2024.”

    Rule 8VAC20-790-250-D-2.

Dec 9, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-800-180-A

    “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form, in accordance with the requirements in 8VAC20-800-170, every two years from the date of the first screening or more frequently as recommended by a physician or the local health department. Staff #1 has an expired tuberculosis screening dated March 17, 2024.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-180-A.

Dec 1, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-800-830-A

    “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Evidence: 1. In reviewing the evacuation log there is no documentation for the month of November 2023 that there was an emergency evacuation practice drill completed. 2. Staff #1, owner, confirmed that for the month of November, there was no emergency evacuation practice drill completed.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

Feb 3, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-800-550

    The inspectors’ words, 91 words

    “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that when a play pen is used it shall not be used for the designated sleeping area. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and Child #2 have play pens that were brought from home. Staff #1 reported that per the request of the parents that the children sleep in their pack and plays during nap. 2. Staff #1 confirmed and is aware that Child #1 and Child #2 should not use a play pen for the designated sleeping area.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-550.

Nov 22, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-350-E

    “Based on observation, temperature measurement, and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the hot water at taps available to children be maintained within a range of 105?F to 120?F. Evidence: 1. The hot water temperature in the children’s bathroom was measuring 133 degrees Fahrenheit. 2. Provider confirmed the hot water temperature was that reading 133 degrees Fahrenheit.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-350-E.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-A

    “Based on record review and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that the provider maintain an up-to-date record at the family day home for each enrolled child. Evidence: 1. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have an up-to-date record at the family day home. 2. Provider confirmed that Child #2 does not have an up-to-date record at the family day home.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    “Based on the review of five children’s records and interview, it was determined that the provider did not ensure that a child’s record contain the telephone number of each custodial parent’s place of employment. Evidence: 1. Child #1 (date of enrollment 11/7/22) did not have the father’s work phone number in the file. 2. Child #2 (date of enrollment 11/21/22) did not have the work phone numbers for both parents.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

May 31, 2022: inspection8 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-800-140-B-3

    “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current CPR certification.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-3.

  • 8VAC20-800-140-B-4

    “Based upon staff interview, the provider has not ensured first aid certification is maintained. Evidence: The provider was unable to provide documentation of her current first aid certification. .”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-140-B-4.

  • 8VAC20-800-210-A

    “Based upon review of certificates/documentation, the provider has not obtained the required minimum of sixteen clock hours of annual training. Evidence: There was documentation that the provider obtained only 3 hours of annual training in 2021.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-210-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-280

    “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that potentially poisonous substances such as cleaning agents are stored in area inaccessible to the children. Evidence: 1. There were two containers of cleaning fluid on the floor of the closet in the front hall by the stairs. The closet did not have a child proof latch nor was locked. This closet is accessible to children using the bathroom as the gate needs repair. 2. The provider acknowledged that the gate was broken and the closet was not locked.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-280.

  • 8VAC20-800-60-B

    “Based upon review of 6 children’s records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that each child’s record includes the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two persons to be contacted in an emergency when a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The record provided for child 2 was missing the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons. 2. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 2 did not have the street address for one of the two emergency contact persons.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-60-B.

  • 8VAC20-800-70-A

    The inspectors’ words, 140 words

    “Based upon review of 6 children’s records and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that before the child’s first day of attendance, parents are provided with information regarding liability insurance and the provider’s decision regarding the administration of medication. Evidence: 1. The record for child 6, who began attending 10/22/21, did not include documentation that the parent was provided information regarding liability insurance. 2. The record provided for child 2, who began attending 7/19/21, had a medication form indicating that prescription medication would be administered by the provider. The provider no longer administers any medication, however the form had not been updated with the parent. 3. The provider acknowledged that the record for child 6 did not included the liability insurance statement and the decision to administer medication form in the record for child 2 had not been updated.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-70-A.

  • 8VAC20-800-830-A

    “Based upon review of the documentation of emergency evacuation drills and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that emergency evacuation procedures are practiced monthly. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of an emergency evacuation drill being conducted in April 2022. 2. The provider confirmed that an evacuation drill was not documented for April 2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-800-830-A.

  • 8VAC20-820-120-E-2

    “Based upon observation and provider interview, the provider has not ensured that the findings of the most recent inspection at the family day home are posted. Evidence: 1. The findings of the most recent inspection were not posted in the family day home. 2. The provider acknowledged that previous inspections were posted, but the most recent inspection was not posted.”

    Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

All 19 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Jul 1, 2026Complaint inspectionNo violations cited
Jul 1, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jan 27, 2026Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jul 17, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo violations cited
Feb 18, 2025Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 violation cited
Dec 9, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspection2 violations cited
Dec 9, 2024Inspection1 violation cited
Apr 18, 2024Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo violations cited
Dec 1, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Dec 1, 2023Inspection1 violation cited
Feb 6, 2023Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Feb 3, 2023Inspection1 violation cited
Nov 22, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited
Nov 22, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspection3 violations cited
May 31, 2022Inspection8 violations cited
May 31, 2022Subsidy health and safety inspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 3, 2027.
  • A current subsidy provider.
  • Ages: Birth - 12 years.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 1 complaint inspection on record.
  • No complaint allegations published with findings.

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 88 child care providers in the City of Portsmouth, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 12; this one had 5.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.

11 of the 88 in the City of Portsmouth, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceViolations cited in the last three years
La Petite Academy #713920
Mrs. Sheran Oliver12
Christopher Academy4
Dana Harris15
LaShama Porter10
Small Voices’ Academy15
Raquel Owens42
Sweethaven Baptist Church0
Ms. Sonitha Blizzard5
Scharlese Hicks12
YMCA Child Care at Portsmouth YMCA47
Ms. Clara Robinson This child care provider5

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

From the provider

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Replies

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How to read a record

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An example nursing home

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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