Children of America (Stephens City), LLC
A child day center in Stephens City, Virginia 22655
201 Centre Drive, # 101, Stephens City, Virginia 22655. (540) 868-2700.
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The short answer
- 15 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 302026 the latest visit on record
- 213 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?
45 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 30, 2026.
15 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
6 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 30, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 239 words
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the infant b classroom, the fridge was inoperable and had a strong odor. The drop-in table had visible food particles adhered inside of two of the yellow seats. In the preschool 2 (three year old) classroom, there were three areas ranging in size from one to two inches of chipped and peeling paint on the walls within reach of children. In the school age classroom, the left bathroom was unlocked and had a black trash bag covering the toilet. In a high cabinet, a very large, heavy roll of paper towels fell out of the cabinet due to a broken shelf. In the back of the classroom, there were four areas of chipped and peeling paint on the walls, varying in size from an inch to two inches within reach of children. On the playground, there was a crack in the bottom of the white fence that was approximately one inch with rough edges that created a scratching hazard. There is a missing fence post on the fence between the two sides of the playground that creates an entrapment hazard. There were three visibly dirty, soaking wet towels underneath of the water fountain that had a leaking faucet underneath. There was a purple ride on toy that had broken handles that created a scratching hazard.”
Apr 16, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-80-B-2
“Centers shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child #1 received outside medical treatment for an injury sustained while in care at the center on 3/09/2026. The center was notified of the outside medical treatment on 3/9/2026 and did not notify the Department.”
Jul 26, 2024: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts.
“On the playground on July 25, 2024, Staff #1 picked Child #4, age three years old, up under the arms and “dropped” the child over a fence (approximately four feet high) as a means of behavioral guidance. Child #4 was left on the other side of the fence, crying for approximately five to ten minutes.”
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Based on staff interviews and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that staff did not engage in forbidden actions of rough handling and physical punishment
“1. On July 25, 2024, Staff #1 shoved Child #2, age three years old, at least four times. During the shoving, Child #2 fell down and Staff #1 continued to shove Child #2 down at least three more times and then shoved Child #2 in the face causing Child #2 to fall backwards. Child #2 cried. 2.On July 25, 2024, Staff #1 grabbed Child #3, age three years old, by the upper arm and sat Child #3 down with force against the playground fence. Child #3 cried.”
Feb 6, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Toddler B classroom, in the back of the classroom on the wall, there was an approximately 1.5 inch long gash in the wall that exposed drywall and chipped, peeling paint. 2. In the School Age classroom, there were three different areas of chipped, flaking paint. On the back wall, the corner of the wall had four areas of chipped, flaking paint. On the window area, there was one large patch of missing, chipped, flaking paint on the right and there were two large patches of missing, chipped, flaking paint approximately six inches to eighteen inches long.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication expires, the parent either picked up the medication within 14 days or the parent renewed the authorization. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s authorization for albuterol expired on 12/9/2023 and the medication was still on site. There was no current medication authorization. 2. Child #2?s authorization for albuterol expired on 1/24/2023 and the medication was still on site. There was no current medication authorization.”
Nov 15, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that central registry background check results were obtained within 30 days of employment. Evidence: A completed report was not sent within 7 days to request the central registry finding for staff #3, hired on 10/02/2023. The results were not obtained within 30 days of employment and had not been obtained as of the date of the inspection.”
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Repeat violation
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the center were maintained in clean, safe, operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Infant C classroom, there were two broken plastic storage bins (orange and blue) that were cracked and had jagged edges creating a scratching hazard. 2. On the playground, the chain-link fence was missing several areas of connectors, creating an entrapment hazard from the bottom rail of the fence.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with the minimum safety standards as described in American Society for Testing Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in the Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart Evidence: The surfacing material ?softlawn garden rye synthetic turf? installed on the playground is not listed in the Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 217 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the staff of the center failed to always ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care. 1. Upon suggestion by the Licensing Administrator, additional staff were called upon to assist in the Preschool 1 classroom as the following was observed taking place: child standing in the doorway of the restroom facing the classroom with his pants down around his ankles; children walking around the classroom with soiled hands touching the cots and linens of other children; a child stepping on the back of a sleeping child while walking to the restroom; a child spinning in circles while lying on her back, nearly hitting her head on a bookcase, then climbing into the bottom of the bookcase; cots placed with less than 12 inches of space between in preparation to be occupied for naps. One staff voiced frustration by stating ?I’m not okay?, to which the director replied ?You’re okay?. 2. The following was observed taking place in the two’s classroom: children walking onto and standing on different children’s cots; a child walking around in a visibly soaked t-shirt; a child with walking around the room with a blanket on his head; a child crawling under the fitted sheet on the cot; and a child eating food off the floor.”
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8VAC20-780-40-E
“Based on review of documentation, the licensee failed to ensure that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. Child #2 had diphenhydramine on site and the parent’s authorization was signed 10/19/2023. 2. The authorization form stated that the duration of the authorization is 10 days. 3. The Child Day Center (CDC) standards require that parent authorization for medication expire after 10 days.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff washed their hands after coming into contact with body fluids. Evidence: In the two year old room, Staff #1 was observed wiping the noses of several children and Staff #1 did not wash their hands in between or after wiping each child’s nose.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used, and that for children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Evidence: 1. In the preschool 1 classroom that serves older two year olds, the diapering pad was observed on the floor in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-560-M
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children weren’t permitted to walk around while eating or drinking. Evidence: In the Infant C classroom, Child #1 was observed walking around the classroom drinking from a cup of milk.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occur Evidence: At approximately 10:44am, there were seven children present in the Infant C Classroom and the arrival of only five of those children had been documented on the attendance record.”
Sep 1, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical exam within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #1, first day of attendance 11/7/2022, did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, operable manner. Evidence: On the playground near the composite tree house, there is a large divot approximately eight inches in lenght in the ground underneath the artificial grass covering that creates a tripping hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that children’s records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for Child #1, first day of attendance 11/7/2022 did not contain written authorization/written objection for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
Aug 24, 2023: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of children’s records, not all records contained documentation of immunizations by the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #6, first day of attendance 12/19/2022, did not have documentation of immunizations in the record.”
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REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in clean, safe, and operable condition.
The inspectors’ words, 239 words
“Evidence: 1.In the toddler room, the stripping was missing from the underside of the cubbies and exposed the rough particle board and created a scratching hazard. 2.In the two’s room, the stripping from the underside of the cubbies was missing in some areas and exposed the rough particle board and created a scratching hazard. There was also broken stripping that was jagged and created a scratching hazard. The cabinet under the diapering area had a broken door that created a pinch, crush and shearing hazard and a sharp metal bracket was exposed created a scratch and puncture hazard. 3.In the preschool 2 classroom, there was a thick gray film observed in and around the sink drain in the front of the classroom. The play kitchen was missing a door and had a metal hinge the entire length of the kitchen that created a pinching and scratching hazard. The play kitchen was missing several handles and exposed rough wood inside creating a scratching hazard. 4.In the PreK classroom, a light cover in the ceiling was not connected in two corners and was loosely hanging. A thick coating of dust was observed on the light. 5.In the infant c classroom, the lid of the trash can was visibly dirty and covered in orange colored dried on food debris. 6.In City Place, the stripping was missing on the underside of the cubbies and exposed the rough particle board creating a scratching hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-340-A
The inspectors’ words, 125 words
“Based on observation, staff of the center failed to always ensure the care, protection and guidance of all children in care. Evidence: In the Preschool 2 classroom, two staff were observed in the bathroom together and a group of 16 children were observed in the back of the classroom across from the bathroom in the dress up center and play kitchen. Two children were observed climbing on top of and sitting on the play kitchen and one child was observed picking up an approximately four-feet-tall dress up mirror and moving it across the play area. The licensing inspector (LI) was in the classroom for several minutes before staff noticed the LI. No staff intervened in the behaviors engaged in by the children for several minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-400-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that staff interacted with children to provide needed help, comfort and support as required. Evidence: While in the director’s office, the licensing inspector (LI) overheard a child crying for several minutes and then overheard Staff #2 using a loud, harsh voice tone saying ?Why are you crying now, (Child #3)??”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, staff of the center failed to ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and water after eating. Evidence: In the toddler room, Child #2?s hands were not washed after eating breakfast.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
The inspectors’ words, 157 words
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal, a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing was used, and that for children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Evidence: Evidence: 2. In the infant b classroom, the diapering pad had cracks in the nonabsorbent cover and exposed the absorbent material inside. 1. In the infant 2 classroom, there was not a foot operated disposal system but a blue trash can in which the staff’s hand and diaper touch the outside/lid during disposal. 3. In the preschool 1 classroom that serves older two year olds, the diapering pad was observed on the floor in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. Evidence: 1.In the two’s classroom, there was an expired Aquaphor healing ointment (expired 3/23).”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all diaper ointment was labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: An Aquaphor healing ointment was not labeled with the child’s name”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
The inspectors’ words, 113 words
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that high chairs, infant carrier seats, or feeding tables were used for children under 12 months who were not held while being fed and that protective belts were not fastened securely when children were placed in an infant seat or high chair. Evidence: 1. In the infant b classroom, Infant #3, 11- month -olds, was observed lying in a boppy pillow on the floor drinking a bottle. 2. In the infant a classroom, Infant #1, age 6 months and Infant #2, age 11 months were observed sitting in the feeding table and were not strapped in. There were no straps installed on the feeding table.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on review of children’s records, not all records contained required information. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #4, first day of attendance 8/29/2022, did not have parent’s place of employment and telephone number for parent/guardian #1 and #2. 2. The record for Child #6, first day of attendance 12/19/2022, did not have parent’s place of employment and telephone number for parent/guardian #1. 3. The record for Child #7, first day of attendance 11/14/2022, did not have a second emergency contact name, full address and telephone number that was not the parent.”
Jun 9, 2023: complaint inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 150 words
“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment in a clean, safe and operable manner. Evidence: 1. In the toddler room, there was visible dirt on the inside and the outside of the refrigerator. The handle of the refrigerator was sticky to touch.(CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P1, CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P2) 2. In the PreK 2 classroom, there was visible dirt on and around the light switch (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P3) and in toy bins (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P4). There was visible dirt and dried substance on the tables (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P5) and on and around the trash can (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P6). 3. In the Two’s classroom, there was visible dirt on the toys (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P7.jpg, CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P8.jpg) and on the rug (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P9.jpg). 4. In the PreK 1 room, there was visible dirt and dried substance on the counter (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P10.jpg) and on the tables (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P15) and there was visible dirt in the toy bins (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P11.jpg) and on the toys (CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P12.jpg, CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P13.jpg, CDC-1105994(06-09-2023)P14.jpg).”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required staff-to-child ratios were met whenever children are in care. 1. In the toddler room, there were 10 children in care and only two staff members. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that the youngest child in care was Child #1 and that Child #1 was 14 months old. 3. Staff #2 confirmed that Child #1 was 14 months old and was in the toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-490-B
The inspectors’ words, 174 words
“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that arrangements are made for children to leave the center as soon as possible after the signs or symptoms are noticed of a communicable disease or fever and that children remain in the designated quiet area until they leave the center. Evidence 1. When asked, six of eight staff members interviewed stated that when children have a fever or symptoms of a communicable disease, they remain in the classroom until picked up by the parent. 2. When asked, six of eight staff members interviewed revealed that although they have reported signs and symptoms of fever or symptoms of a communicable disease to management, it has been a common occurrence for the children to remained in the classroom till until the end of the day. 2. When asked, six of the eight staff members interviewed confirmed that arrangements are not always made for children to be picked up as soon as possible after fever or the signs or symptoms of a communicable disease are noticed.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that children and staff’s hands were washed with soap and running water after a diaper change. 1. In the toddler classroom, Staff #1 was observed changing a child’s diaper and did not wash the child’s hands or their hands after the diaper change. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that neither the child’s hands nor Staff #1?s hands were washed after the diaper change.”
Mar 22, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-550-O
“Based on interview, the center failed to notify parents by end of the day of any known minor injuries. Evidence: 1. Interview with Staff #1 on 3/22/2023 confirmed that Child #1 had fallen and hit their head on the floor and then vomited on 03/14/2023 and that the parents were not notified on the day of the injury. 2. Interview with Staff #2 on 3/15/2023 confirmed that the parents of Child #1 were not notified of the injury until 03/15/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. Interview with Staff #1 on 3/22/2023 confirmed that Child #1 was injured on 03/14/2023. Interviews with Staff #1 on 3/22/2023 and Staff #2 on 3/15/2023 confirmed that the injury report was not completed until 03/15/2023”
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8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on interview, the center failed to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made on the day of occurrence. Evidence: 1. Interview with Staff #1 on 3/22/2023 confirmed that Child #1 was injured on 03/14/2023. Interviews with Staff #1 on 3/22/2023 and Staff #2 on 3/15/2023 confirmed that the injury report was not completed until 03/15/2023”
Mar 14, 2023: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-40-E
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“Based on observation, the licensee failed to ensure that the center’s activities, services and facilities were maintained in compliance with the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards. Evidence: 1. In Infant Room A, one child was observed asleep in a bouncy seat with a blanket covering the infant’s body and another child was observed asleep in a crib, wrapped in a blanket, and laying on a Boppy pillow. 2. The center’s safe sleep policy states ?Infants are placed in a crib on their backs as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.?”
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8VAC20-780-490-E
“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on interview, the center failed to ensure that surfaces were cleaned and sanitized after being contaminated with body fluids. Evidence: 1. Two of the ten staff interviewed stated they do not clean toys after they have been contaminated with body fluids. 2. Three of the ten staff interviewed said when toys are contaminated with body fluids, they wash them, but they do not sanitize the toys.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“COMPLAINT RELATED Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. 1. In the two year olds? classroom, the inspector observed a staff member change a child’s diaper without washing the child’s hands after the diaper change. 2. The staff member confirmed that they did not wash the child’s hands after the diaper change.”
Feb 21, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 211 words
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that out of state criminal history name checks were completed before the first day of employment and out of state abuse and neglect search requests were sent by the end of the 30th day of employment Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 9/26/2022. Staff #12 confirmed that Staff #1 had lived in Maryland within the last five years. Staff #12 confirmed there was no out of state criminal history name check for Staff #1. 2. Staff #1 had a West Virginia driver’s license on file. Staff #12 confirmed that Staff #1 had lived in West Virginia within the last five years. There was no out of state child abuse and neglect search on file for Staff #1. Staff #12 confirmed that the out of state abuse and neglect search had not been sent. 3. Staff #2?s start date was 8/22/2022. Staff #2 had a West Virginia driver’s license on file. Staff #12 confirmed that Staff #2 had lived in West Virginia within the last five years. There was no out of state child abuse and neglect search on file for Staff #1. Staff #12 confirmed that the out of state abuse and neglect search had not been sent.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsor orientation course within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 09/26/2022. There was no Virginia Department of Education sponsor orientation course certificate in Staff #1?s file. 2. Staff #11 confirmed that Staff #1 did not complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsor orientation course within 90 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that each restroom was equipped with soap, toilet paper and paper towels. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, there was no soap, toilet paper or paper towels in the restroom. Staff #6 confirmed the bathroom was missing the required items. 2. In Classroom #2, there was no paper towels in the restroom. Staff #2 and Staff #3 confirmed there was no paper towels in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-510-F
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization was available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Evidence: 1. Medication #2 there was an allergy action plan signed by a doctor on file which indicated that the Epi Pen was to be used for an allergic reaction. There was no medication authorization form for Medication #2. 2. Staff #12 confirmed there was no medication authorization form for Medication #2.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #4, there were three cups that were not labeled with a name or a date. 2. Staff #13 confirmed that the cups and it contents were brought from home and were not labelled with a name or a date.”
Nov 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that Central Registry results were received by the end of the 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 start date on file was 3/24/2022. 2. The record showed the central registry was sent on 4/21/2022. Staff #6 confirmed the central registry check had been sent within 7 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-400-A
“Based on interviews, the center failed to provide needed help, comfort and support to a child. Evidence: 1. A relative of child #1 reported to the center that she observed, on the center’s camera system, Child #1 crying and being ignored by Staff #5. 2. Interview with Staff #4 confirmed that Child #1 was crying and ignored by Staff #5, as witnessed by Staff #4. 3. The CPS Representative stated that during an interview with Staff #5, Staff #5 admitted to being irritated with and ignoring Child #1.”
Oct 17, 2022: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interviews, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. 10 of the 10 staff interviews confirmed that the center was not implementing monthly practice evacuation drills.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures were practiced a minimum of twice a year. Evidence: 1. 10 of the 10 staff interviewed stated they had not practiced shelter in place procedures since being employed at the center.”
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8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure lockdown procedures had been practiced at least annually. 1. 10 of the 10 staff interviewed stated they had not practiced lockdown procedures since being employed at the center.”
Aug 16, 2022: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that all staff members had current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #7?s start date was 1/31/22. There was no record of CPR certification on file. 2. Staff #6?s start date was 2/24/22. There was no record of CPR certification on file. 3. Staff #9 confirmed that neither staff member had completed CPR certification within 90 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all staff members had current first aid certification within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff #7?s start date was 1.31.22. There was no record of first aid certification on file. 2. Staff #6?s start date was 2/24/22. There was no record of first aid certification on file. 3. Staff #9 confirmed that neither staff member had completed first aid certification within 90 days of employment.”
Aug 16, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center failed to complete an out-of-state abuse and neglect registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 3/24/22. Staff #1 indicated on the sworn statement that they had resided in another state within the past 5 years. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that the out-of-state background check was sent and that it had not been sent within 30 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all staff members had central registry results on file by the end of the 30th day of employment. 1. Staff #1?s first day of employment was 3/24/2022. A completed central check was not in the staff member’s file. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that the center did not have central registry results on file for Staff #1.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each staff member completed a tuberculosis screening within 30 days prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s start date was 7/21/22. Staff #3?s TB screen was dated 4/27/22. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that Staff #3?s TB screen was completed more than 30 days prior to hire.”
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each staff member completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation with 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s start date was 2/22/22. There was no documentation that the staff member had completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that the staff member had not completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation within 90 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-240-E
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that each employee had orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6?s first day of employment was 2/24/22. There was no record of CPR or First Aid orientation on file. 2. Staff #7?s first day of employment was 1/21/22.There was no record of CPR or First Aid orientation on file. 3. Staff #9 confirmed that neither staff member had orientation in CPR or First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interviews, the center failed to provide annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The date of the center’s last health inspection was 1/31/21. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that a health inspection had not been completed since 1/31/21.”
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8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on interviews and review of records, the center failed to ensure that the injury prevention plan was updated at least annually. Evidence: 1. The date of the last update of the injury prevention plan was 7/21/21. 2. Staff #9 confirmed that the injury prevention plan had not been updated since 7/21/21”
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8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that children had a top and bottom over on their cots. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, two children were observed having only a top cover on their cots. 2. Staff #4 confirmed the children did not have a bottom cover on their cot.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
The inspectors’ words, 120 words
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that there was at least one staff member in each classroom that had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, Staff #3 and #6 were present. The records for these staff did not contain documentation to show that either of the staff had ever been certified in CPR. Staff # 9 confirmed that neither staff member had current CPR certification. 2. In Classroom #7, Staff #7 and #8 were present. The records for these staff did not contain documentation to show that either of the staff had ever been certified in CPR. Staff # 9 confirmed that neither staff member had current CPR certification.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that there was at least one staff member in each classroom that had current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, Staff #3 and #6 were present. Neither had current first aid certification on file. Staff #9 confirmed that neither staff member had current first aid certification. 2. In Classroom #7, Staff #7 and #8 were present. Neither had current first aid certification on file. Staff #9 confirmed that neither staff member had current first aid certification.”
May 26, 2022: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all personal items were individually labeled with the child’s name.
“Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, there was one cup in the refrigerator not labeled with the child’s name. 2. In classroom #4, there were eight cups in the refrigerator not labeled with the children’s names. 3. Staff verified that the cups were not label with the children’s names.”
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Based on observations, the center failed to ensure all children had a top and bottom cover on their cots.
“Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, there was one child who did not have a bottom cover. 2. In Classroom #2, 4 children did not have a bottom cover. 3. Staff verified that the children only had one covering and there were no extra linens available.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure infant formula was dated and label with the child’s name.
“Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, there was 1 bottle not dated and one bottle not dated or label with the child’s name. 2. Staff confirmed that the bottles were not dated or labeled with the child’s name.”
Mar 2, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on review of three children’s records and verification from the director, the center did not obtain the results of a physical examination for one child within one month of enrollment.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child #2 contained the results of a physical examination dated 02/24/2022. Date of enrollment for Child #2 was 08/30/2021. 2, The director confirmed that a physical exam report was not obtained within a month of enrollment.”
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Based record review and discussion with the director, the center did not obtain an updated health inspection within a year of the most recent one.
“Evidence: 1. The most recent health inspection was dated 01/13/2021. 2. The director confirmed the last health inspection was completed on 01/13/2021.”
Jan 28, 2022: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation and confirmation with staff, in one classroom a staff member was supervising children by herself and she did not meet the qualifications to be a program leader.
“Evidence: 1. Staff #5 was supervising four children in Classroom A all by herself and she did not meet the qualifications to be a program lead. 2. Staff #2 confirmed that the job title for Staff #5 was an assistant and that she did not meet program lead qualifications.”
All 45 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 8, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 3, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Apr 19, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Jun 9, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Oct 17, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Aug 1, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 26, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 11, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 2, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Mar 17, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 213 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 21 complaint inspections on record.
- 7 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 7 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Physical Abuse/Neglect. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Structured Program. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Housekeeping/Sanitation. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Jun 12, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Activities. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Mar 17, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Housekeeping/Sanitation. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| May 26, 2022 | Complaint | Allegation: Equipment. 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 24 child care providers in Frederick County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 15.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Abundant Life Church | 3 |
| Stephens City United Methodist Church | 2 |
| Children of America (Stephens City), LLC This child care provider | 15 |
| Legacy Christian Fellowship | 4 |
| Trisha Shanholtz | 1 |
| Kidtime Christian Academy Ltd. | 7 |
| The School at Sharon’s LLC | 4 |
| Church of Christ at Mountain View | 8 |
| Shenandoah University | 1 |
| The Winchester Montessori School, Inc. | 0 |
| Macedonia United Methodist Church | 3 |
| Judy Tingle | 3 |
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026.
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Replies
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