Peabody School
A child day center in Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
1232 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902. (434) 296-6901.
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The short answer
- 17 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 262026 the latest visit on record
- 24 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?
11 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 26, 2026.
17 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
17 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Nov | 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 |
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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.
Aug 26, 2026: inspection8 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for over two months, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”
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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, employed for over two months, did not have a central registry search requested.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for over two months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check and a criminal history check from one state.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due over six months ago and Staff #3, Staff #4, and Staff #5 updated screenings were due 10 days ago. The updated screenings have not been completed yet.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There were no staff with daily health certification and school has been operating since 08/19/2026..”
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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 drills being practiced for the past seven months.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The records for child #2 and child #4, enrolled for over a year, was missing a second emergency contact. The records for child #1 and child #3, enrolled for a week, was missing two emergency contacts.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept for each person that includes all required information. The record for Staff #1, employed for over two months, did not have documentation in the file of the address, verification of age requirement, name, address, telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency, documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, orientation and training as required in 8VAC20-780-240, and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
Feb 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom A hazardous substances such as Spray & Go disinfectant were unlocked in the cabinet under the sink and hazardous substances such as Clorox Spray were unlocked in the cabinet above the sink.”
Oct 15, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunizations shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The record for child #4, who has been at the facility for eight weeks, does not have a signed immunization record.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 have worked for the licensed preschool for six and half months. They had not completed the orientation course as of the time of the inspection. Staff #3 has worked for the licensed preschool for six and half months and there is no documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member’s record, and shall include: Name of staff; Training topics; Training delivery method; The entity or individual providing training; and The date of training. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not have documentation of completing orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child’s record shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The center has not requested the address for the emergency contacts this school year.”
Dec 3, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. The record for Child #5 did not contain two emergency contacts that were not the parents. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
Dec 11, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center failed to post the license and most recent inspection in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“Evidence: An inspection was conducted of the facility. The license and inspection were not posted at the entrance and were not posted in the library where the children in the aftercare were located.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the previous screening.
“Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the previous TB screening as 2/26/21. The current TB screening is dated 9/2/23. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the most current TB test is dated 6/27/22.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if an parent cannot be reached.
“Evidence: Both emergency contacts for child 1 were listed as the child’s parents.”
Jun 1, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff updated TB screening or test at least every two years.
“Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was dated 2/26/21. 2. Staff 1 stated the results of the TB screening was housed in the nurses offices and was unsure if it had been updated. Documentation of an updated TB screening was not provided.”
Mar 16, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to update an agent of the applicant for licensure’s central registry background check every five years.
“Evidence: 1. The renewal application listed agent 1 on the entity page. A review of the record indicated the last central registry for agent 1 was dated 11/14/16. 2. Staff 1 stated they do not have an updated central registry for agent 1.”
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure an agent of the application for licensure completed a central registry background check within 30 days of start.
“Evidence: 1. Agent 2 and agent 3 were listed on the entity page of the renewal application. 2. Staff 1 stated agent 2 and agent 3 started 01/01/2022 and central registry background checks were not completed for either board officers.”
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain all the required information for one out of five children’s records reviewed.
“Evidence: 1. The record for child 4, start date 9/6/22 had the parents listed for the emergency contacts. Two emergency contacts besides the parents are required. 2. The director verified they did not have any other emergency contacts besides the parents.”
May 16, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an updated fingerprint background checks for an employee whose background check was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment.
“Evidence: 1. Per interview with the director, staff 2’s rehire date was 8/19/21. Staff 2 previously left employment 6/2020. 2. The fingerprint background check on file was dated 8/26/18. 3. The director stated the center did not update the fingerprint background check upon hire.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to post the daily schedule.
“Evidence: A tour of the rooms used by children was completed. There was no daily schedule posted.”
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Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
“Evidence: 1. Rooms used by children were observed. A list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was not found. 2. Staff 1 stated they do not keep a list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
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Based on observation the emergency shelter-in-place procedures or map is not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children.
“Evidence: A tour of the facility was taken and there was no map or procedures posted that contained shelter-in-place.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| May 7, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 11, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 16, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 16, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Dec 9, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 27, 2027.
- Ages: 2 years 11 months - 5 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 24 children.
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 64 child care providers in Albemarle County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 17.
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 |
|---|---|
| Peabody School This child care provider | 17 |
| Bright Beginnings | 10 |
| Mountaintop Montessori | 0 |
| Millstone of Ivy | 10 |
| C-Street Cooperative Preschool | 3 |
| Chestnut Grove Baptist Church | 3 |
| Trinity Presbyterian Church | 0 |
| Bright Beginnings, Inc. - Forest Lakes | 20 |
| Congregation Beth Israel | 8 |
| Bright Beginnings, Inc. - Crozet | 14 |
| Atlantic Coast Athletic Clubs of Virginia, LLC | 1 |
| Hillsboro Baptist Church | 0 |
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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