The Gingerbread House, Inc.
FRANKLIN, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address305 Crescent Drive, FRANKLIN, VA, 23851
CountyFRANKLIN CITY
Phone(757) 569-8658
Operating details
Hours6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Capacity81
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/4/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High1
- Medium-High11
- Medium11
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
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Location
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305 Crescent Drive, FRANKLIN, VA, 23851, FRANKLIN, VA 23851
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- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026
- High0
- Medium-High3
- Medium1
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium riskStandard 82/4/2026
8VAC20-780-70
Staff records are to have documentation of job title. The records for Staff #1, Staff #4 and Staff #5 did not have job title noted.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 82/4/2026
8VAC20-780-60-A
A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, who has been enrolled for over a year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.
Not corrected
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 89/16/2025
8VAC20-780-260-A
The center is required to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. The last fire inspection conducted was dated 7/13/2025. The annual fire inspection is dated 7/13/2025 and is overdue by 2 months.
Not corrected - Medium-High riskStandard 84/7/2025
8VAC20-780-280-B
Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the toddler classroom, two disinfectant sprays, an everyday cleaner and bleach water solution were on the shelf above the sink, out of reach of children.
Not corrected - Medium-Low riskStandard 84/7/2025
8VAC20-780-550-H
The center shall maintain a record of the dates of the practice drills for one year. There was no documentation of two shelter in place drills for 2024.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,660/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: FRANKLIN, FRANKLIN CITY County
- Capacity: 81
- Type: Child Day Center
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