The Gingerbread House, Inc.

FRANKLIN, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

4.2based on state inspection data
Capacity81
Hours6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Est. price$1,660/mo

Contact information

Address305 Crescent Drive, FRANKLIN, VA, 23851

CityFRANKLIN, 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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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/4/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium1
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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

This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.

25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,660/month

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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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