Ms Babs Nursery School
A child day center in Richmond, Virginia 23220
2319 Grove Avenue, Richmond, Virginia 23220. (804) 353-5019.
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The short answer
- 40 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 292026 the latest visit on record
- 90 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?
18 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 29, 2026.
40 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
40 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 29, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation:
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal record check from one state.”
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Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child #1, who is three years old and has been enrolled for three years, did not have a physical on record at the time of the inspection.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“The outdoor stationary climbing equipment was designed to have a viewing net inside the structure. The viewing net was removed from the middle of the equipment, exposing the ground without the viewing net. Child #1, age three years, was climbing on the structure and fell through the middle of the equipment, resulting in a serious injury.”
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Playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus must have appropriate fall zones that encompass sufficient area to include the child’s trajectory in the event of a fall.
“Mulch under the fall zones on the four-sided climbing equipment was measured and had less than six inches of required resilient surfacing.”
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When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance.
“The outdoor climbing equipment was designed to have a viewing net located inside of the structure. The viewing net was removed and the center was aware the net was removed from the equipment. Child #1, age three years, was climbing on the structure and fell through the middle of equipment where the viewing net used to be, which resulted in a serious injury.”
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Repeat Violation:
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains a written care plan 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 #1 had a prescribed food allergy and did not have an allergy care plan present. This was cited at the previous inspection for child #1.”
Jul 28, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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The center is required to have applicants undergo a background check every five years.
“The most recent central registry check for applicant #1 was overdue by four months.”
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The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The sworn statement for Staff #7, who is currently working, was dated one day after their first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated one day after their first day of employment.”
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Repeat Violation:
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #7, employed for four months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
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Repeat Violation:
“Each staff member and individual from an independent contractor shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department. Staff #7, employed for four months, had a tuberculosis screening that was dated 90 days prior to hire date. Staff #2, employed for two months, had a tuberculosis screening that was dated five months prior to hire date.”
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The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention.
“The center did not have written procedures for injury prevention at the time of the inspection.”
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Repeat Violation:
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains a written care plan 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 #10, present at the time of the inspection, had a food allergy and did not have an allergy care plan present.”
Jan 13, 2026: inspection5 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
“Child #4, who had been attending for four months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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(Repeat Violation) Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“1. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2 and child #4, who had been enrolled for four months. 2. There was no physical examination in the record for child #5, who had been enrolled for over 30 days.”
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Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.
“The immunization record for child #5 was not signed and dated.”
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“1. On the preschool playground, there was a toy truck that was broken, exposing sharp edges. 2. A plastic playground structure located on the preschool playground, had a hole in the slide that exposed sharp edges that could snag clothing or skin. 3.The wood on the top step outside of the back door leading to the playground area, was chipped exposing a hole that could pose as a tripping hazard.”
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Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“In the infant classroom, there were three bottles of prepared formula in the refrigerator that were not dated.”
Jul 24, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for Staff #5, who has been employed for more than a month and have been working with children.”
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(Repeat Violation) Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for five months.”
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(Repeat Violation) Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.
“The record for staff #5 did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #5 has been working with children for two months.”
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Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff members working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“The record for staff #5, did not have documentation of completed orientation training. Staff #5 has been working with children for two months.”
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When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed.
“Medication for Child #9 was onsite, but the medication authorization expired over 30 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
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The center is to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that contain all of the required information and where entries are made on the day of occurrence.
“One report was missing the date when the parent was notified, and two reports were missing the date and time when the parent was notified.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for three years.”
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Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.
“Staff #1 had no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and has been employed for one year and five months.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Staff #5 updated screening was due 1 year ago and Staff #6 updated screening was due 3months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
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Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.
“Staff #1, staff #2, staff #3 and staff #4, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course.”
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The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective.
“Medication for Child #9 was onsite without a medication authorization in the child’s record.”
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When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated and label in a way that identifies the owner.
“In the Bumblebee classroom, there were 9 water bottles not dated and labeled in a way that identified the owner.”
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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.
“1. Child #8, who has been enrolled for one month, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. 2. Child #9, who has been enrolled for over a year, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
Jul 11, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that all agents/board members shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for Agent #1 contained a national criminal background check dated 4/26/2018. Agent #1 should have undergone a criminal background check on or before 4/26/2023. 2. The director verified that a criminal background check had not been completed for agent #1 since 2018.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that all staff obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 contained an initial tuberculosis screening dated on 3/1/2021. Staff #2?s date of hire was 2/23/2021. 2. The record for staff #3 contained an initial tuberculosis screening date on 2/27/2022. Staff #3?s date of hire was 2/28/2022. 3. Staff #2 verified that an updated tuberculosis screening had not been completed for staff #2 and staff #3.”
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8VAC20-780-245-A
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on record review, the center did not ensure that staff completed the annual minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1.The record for staff #3 (hired 2/28/2022) did not contain documentation of the 16 hours of required annual training. There was only 2 hours of training documented for February 2022-February 2023. 2. The record for staff #4 (hired 10/14/2021) did not contain documentation of the 16 hours of required annual training. There was only 6 hours of training documented for October 2022-October 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“(Repeat Violations) Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: A blue child size chair in the toddler classroom, was torn on seat of the chair exposing the webbing.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on a review of medication and interview, the center did not follow the procedures for maintaining medication on-site. Evidence: 1. In the Bumble Bee’s classroom, there was an EpiPen in a locked cabinet that had expired 6/2024. 2. Staff stated that they were not aware that the medication had expired.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that each child’s record contained all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child #4 (enrollment date 3/4/2024) and child #6 (enrollment date 3/4/2024), did not contain the parent’s work number. 2. The record for child #7 (enrollment date 4/8/2024) did not contain a work number for dad.”
Apr 22, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after diapering and children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after a diaper change.
“Evidence: A staff member in the infant classroom was observed diapering a child. Staff did not wash their hands or the child’s hands after diapering. After diapering the child, staff placed the child on the floor and staff picked up several other objects in the classroom.”
Feb 7, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“(Repeat Violation) Based on a review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 4 did not contain documentation of a completed central registry background. Staff #4?s employment date was 7/31/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Based on record review, the center did not ensure that documentation of negative tuberculosis (Tb) test for each employee met all requirements. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #2 (date of hire 1/29/2024) and staff # 3 (date of hire 1/29/2024), did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis test. 2. The director stated that both staff #2 and staff #3 completed a tuberculosis test but was unable to provide the documentation.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of 6 children records, the center failed to obtain a written care plan 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. Evidence: The record for child #2 (enrollment date 5/15/2023), did not contain an allergy action.”
Aug 4, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 2 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 5/31/2023) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. 2. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 7/11/2023) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. 2. Administration acknowledged that the background checks were not received within the required time frame.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on documentation review, the center did not obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) tests or screenings for each staff member every two years. Evidence: 1. The Tuberculosis (TB) test for staff 2 was last conducted on 4/17/2021. Staff 2 should have completed an updated Tuberculosis (TB) test or screening on or before 4/17/2023. 2. The director verified that staff 2 had not completed an updated Tuberculosis test/screening.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Based on record review, the center did not maintain complete records for each staff member. Evidence: The record for staff 1 and staff 4 did not contain documentation of orientation.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shell be maintained in a clean safe and operable conditions. Evidence: 1. On the toddler playground, the log cabin contained a crack in the window about 2-3 inches long. The crack exposed sharp edges. 2. In the Bumble Bees classroom behind the door, there is a hole in the wall about 3-4 ? inches. 3. The director stated that the owner is aware of the crack in the log cabin and plans to remove the equipment from the playground area.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: 1. An electrical outlet in the Crickets classroom on the backwall, did not have an outlet cover. 2. In the June Bugs classroom under the while board, there was an electrical outlet that did not have an outlet cover.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on record review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidenced: 1. There was no documentation that drills were conducted for May, June, and July 2023. The last drill documented was 4/2023. 2. The director was aware that drills had not been documented.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: 1. 14 Bottles of prepared infant formula, was not labeled with the date. 2. The director was aware that the prepared bottles of infant formula had not been labeled with the date.”
Jun 1, 2023: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The stairs outside leading up to the June Bug and Bumblebee classroom, had six nails that were protruding approximately 1 inch -2 inches from the stairs. 2. The director stated that she would contact the owner and have him hammer the nails down. The director stated that children will not use the stairs until the repairs have been made. 3. The wall in the kitchen next to the door, has a large hole in the wall about 5 ? - 6 inches stuffed with plastic bags. 4. The director said that she was aware of the hole.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Evidence: 1. A staff in the Joe’s classroom did not wash the infant’s hands after diapering. Staff removed the infant from the changing table and sat the infant on the carpet.”
Jan 23, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of four staff records, not all of the staff had documentation of a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s record, hire date 8/2/2022, was missing documentation of a central registry finding. 2. Staff #3?s record, hire date 12/1/2022, was missing documentation of a central registry finding. 3. Staff #4?s record, hire date 11/21/2022, was missing documentation of a central registry finding.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 102 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a tuberculosis (TB) test/screening for a staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s file did not contain documentation of a completed tuberculosis (TB) test/screening. Staff #1?s date of hire was 7/21/2022. 2. Staff #2?s file did not contain documentation of a completed tuberculosis (TB) test/screening. Staff #2?s date of hire was 8/2/2022. 3. Staff #3?s file did not contain documentation of a completed tuberculosis (TB) test/screening. Staff # 3?s date of hire was 12/1/2022. 4. The director verified that a tuberculosis (TB) test had not been completed for staff.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on record review the center failed to ensure that the health department annual approval is obtained. Evidence: 1. The most recent health inspection expired 12/31/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication, the center did not dispose of medication within 14 days when a parent did not pick up medication that had an expired authorization. Evidence: 1. One medication (Auvi-Q) for child #1 had an expired authorization as of 10-4-2022 and the center did not dispose of them. The medication also expired 12/29/2022. 2. Center staff confirmed that the medication had not been administered.”
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8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to document a practiced emergency evacuation drill and a practiced lockdown drill. Evidence: 1. There was no practiced emergency evacuation drill documented for October 2022, and December 2022. 2. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill for 2022. 3. The director confirmed that no emergency evacuation drills were completed during the months of October 2022 and December 2022, and that a lockdown drill had not been conducted for 2022.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, children’s records were incomplete. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s file was missing the address for the 2 existing emergency contacts.”
Nov 10, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 143 words
“Based on observation, interviews, and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1 Two staff interviewed stated that a mouse was seen both alive (running through the infant classroom) and dead (caught on a sticky trap in the classroom area. 2. Staff stated that the mice had been noticed at the center for over a month. 3. The center director confirmed that sticky traps placed around the center, when the children are not in care. Sticky traps are taken up prior to the arrival of the children. 4. The health department observed rodent feces and debris behind the freezer and near the compartment sink in the kitchen per the inspection report on 11/4/2022. A violation was cited by the health department.”
Jul 19, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on review of inspection documents, the facility failed to have documentation of a annual approval from the health department. Evidence: the last documented health inspection was conducted 6/10/2021.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the June Bugs Classroom, the cabinet under the sink contained 3 cleaning products and was unlocked.”
Apr 28, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observations and interview, the center did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
The inspectors’ words, 169 words
“Evidence: During the inspection on 04/28/22, the following was observed: 1) An electrical outlet in an upstairs room was observed with no face plate covering, exposing wires and peeling paint. This was accessible to the children. 2) A doorknob in the June Bugs classroom was lose, creating a pinching hazard. 3) One of the picnic tables located on the preschool playground was damaged with deteriorating wood and a crack in the middle of the table top. It was reported the children use the table. 4) Two PVC pipes were observed protruding out of the ground on the side of the playground where the children play, creating a tripping hazard. It was reported two tables were removed and the umbrella stands were exposed. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”
Feb 8, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check from any state in which two staff members had resided in the preceding five years.
The inspectors’ words, 153 words
“Evidence: 1) The record of Staff #2, hired on 01/24/22, indicated the staff had resided outside of Virginia in the last five years. The record did not contain the results of an out-of-state criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check from the state the staff member had resided. 2) The record of Staff #4, hired on 01/31/22, indicated the staff had resided outside of Virginia in the last five years. The record did not contain the results of an out-of-state criminal history record information check or a sex offender registry check from the state the staff member had resided. The copy of the the results of a criminal history record information check and a sex offender registry check are required to be obtained prior to hire. 3) During interview, a member of management reported the required out-of-state background checks for Staff #2 and Staff #4 had not been requested.”
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Based on observations and interview, the center did not ensure the center was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.
“Evidence: 1) During the virtual inspection, the inspector did not observe a carbon monoxide detector in the building. 2) During interview, a member of management reported the center does not have a carbon monoxide detector. Each building that was built before 2015 and that houses a child day program that is licensed pursuant to this chapter or any program described in subdivision A 4, B 1, or B 5 of ? 22.1-289.030 that serves preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector.”
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Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for one staff member.
“Evidence: 1) The record for Staff #5, hired on 08/23/2021, did not contain the results of a central registry finding. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry finding for Staff #5 was not obtained within 30 days of employment.”
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Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff had documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening that was completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
“Evidence: 1) The tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff #2, hired on 01/24/2022, was dated 04/22/2021. 2) During interview, a member of management reported this was the only screening on file for Staff #2.”
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Based on a review of records, observation, and interview, the center did not notify a parent after a medication authorization expired that the medication needed to be picked up within 14 days and did not dispose of the medication that was not picked up within the required time frame.
The inspectors’ words, 143 words
“Evidence: 1) A medication authorization, for a prescription medication, was reviewed for Child #5. The center had written authorization from the child’s parent to administer the prescription medication, but the written authorization from the child’s physician expired on June 7, 2021. The medication was still on site at the time of inspection. 2) During interview, a member of management acknowledged the child’s parent was not notified that the authorization was expired and that the medication has not been properly disposed of. When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.”
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Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not have a written care plan 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 for three out of three children.
“Evidence: 1) The records for Child #5, Child #6, and Child #7, indicated the children had a diagnosed food allergy, but the records did not contain a written allergy care plan. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed that the center did not have written allergy care plans on file for Child #5, Child #6, or Child #7.”
All 18 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 29, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 7, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 7, 2028.
- Ages: 3 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 90 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 6 complaint inspections on record.
- 4 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 4 of them found valid.
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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Mar 28, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Plant. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
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 84 child care providers in the City of Richmond, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 11; this one had 40.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Ms Babs Nursery School This child care provider | 40 |
| Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church | 35 |
| First Baptist Church | 0 |
| St. James’s Children’s Center | 37 |
| Heaven Sent Child Care | 22 |
| The Sprout School at St. Andrews | 27 |
| Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Richmond - Fox Elem | 9 |
| The Friends’ Association for Children | 15 |
| Tabernacle Baptist Church | 1 |
| Christian Tabernacle Baptist Church | 14 |
| St. Thomas’ Church | 0 |
| The Sabot School, Inc. | 13 |
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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2026.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.