TLC Daycare Center
A child day center in Winchester, Virginia 22601
32 Weems Lane, Winchester, Virginia 22601. (540) 662-5399.
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The short answer
- 20 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 102026 the latest visit on record
- 48 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?
23 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 10, 2026.
20 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
20 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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 | Nov |
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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.
Apr 15, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“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 two’s classroom, the window sill had missing and cracked drywall that spanned approximately 12 inches long that exposed the metal bracket underneath. In the children’s bathroom, there was a hole tin the drywall that was at least 6 inches that created a scratching hazard and exposed insulation inside.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the unlocked single bathroom, a cleaning and sanitizing solution was in a wire shelf on the back of the door out of reach of children.”
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8VAC20-780-280-D
“Cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food. In the two’s room, a cleaning solution and a sanitizing solution were stored above single-service articles (paper plates, spoons, napkins).”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 month is one staff per five children. Staff #6 was observed supervising 6 children (youngest child 22 months old) for approximately 45 minutes.”
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8VAC20-780-510-B
“Prescription and nonprescription medication shall be given to a child according to the center’s written medication policies and only with written authorization from the parent.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Prescription medication may be administered by a Medication Administration Training (MAT) certified staff and if the parent has completed a written authorization from a parent or guardian. There was no written parent/guardian or physician authorization to administer prescription medications to child A. Medication has been administered to child A at least two times from February 2026 to April 2026 by a staff without MAT certification.”
Dec 8, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-550-H
“The center shall maintain a record of the dates of practice drills for one year. There was no documentation of a fire drill for November 2025.”
May 29, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, who is currently working, was not complete after working seasonally since 2024.”
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8VAC20-780-240-B
“Staff are to complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff #1, hired in July 2024 for a seasonal position, did not have documentation of orientation training in the file.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who had been in a seasonal position since July of 2024 and was actively working at the center during the inspection, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
Dec 3, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“In the two’s classroom, the cord cover on the microwave was cracked and exposed the wires inside. In the large bathroom, there is an approximately two inch long area of exposed drywall above the second sink. The second to the last sink was not operable.”
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The center shall 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present.
“On 12/03/2024, there was no list of allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions in the two’s classroom, the preschool classroom and the prek classroom.”
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The diapering surface shall be nonabsorbent.
“In the diapering area outside the bathrooms, the diapering pad had two cracks in the nonabsorbent cover making it absorbent.”
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Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills.
“There was no documentation of a November 2024 fire drill”
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For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“On 12/03/2024 there was no record of written attendance in the two year old class, preschool class and preK class.”
Mar 18, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: Child #4, age 16 months at enrollment, last documented immunization was dated 11/1/2021 and should have been updated before April of 2022. Child #5, age 16 months at enrollment, last documented immunization was dated 11/2022 and should have been updated by May of 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of six children’s records, the center failed to ensure each child’s record contained required information. Evidence: Child #4, first day of attendance 12/13/2021, do not have a full address for one emergency contact. Child #5, first day of attendance 12/06/2022, did not have a second emergency contact.”
Jan 30, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure compliance with the terms of the license and posted information. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection of the facility were not posted. The posted inspection was dated 3/30/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in clean, safe, operable condition. Evidence: 1.The connecting clips on the safety straps on the drop in table in the back classroom (three and four year olds) were broken and cracked. The breakage makes the safety straps inoperable and a scratching hazard. 2.There is a large sticker bush on the playground in the right corner.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.On the playground, behind the lattice near the door, there was a can of wasp and hornet spray sitting out in the open.”
Oct 26, 2023: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 191 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in clean, safe, operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the back classroom, the transition strip is broken, is uneven and creates a tripping hazard. 2.In the bathroom near off the back classroom (three and four year olds), there is an approximately two inch size gouge in the drywall that exposes drywall and chips and flakes off. There are three toilets (toilet 1: two screws, toilet 2: two screws, toilet 3: one screw) with five exposed screws at the base that extend six to ten thread lengths and create an impalement and scratch hazard. 3.Near the alcove to the outdoor/playground area, there were two heavy tables leaned against a wall that creates a crush and fall hazard. 4.On the fence on the playground, there were five broken wooden fence boards that create a scratch and puncture hazard. 5.The drop in table in the two year old room did not have any safety straps installed. The drop in table in the back classroom (three and four year olds), did not have any safety straps installed”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.On the playground, behind the lattice near the door, there was a can of wasp and hornet spray sitting out in the open. 2.Behind the counter, in the kitchenette area, the gate was open and unlocked and there were four bottles of bleach on a bottom shelf.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cosmetics, medications, or other harmful agents were stored in areas that are not accessible to children.
“Evidence: In the two year old class, there was a Humulin insulin stored in an open cabinet with a broken lock accessible to children in care. Staff interviews confirmed that the medication belonged to a staff member.”
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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all electrical outlets were equipped with protective covers. Evidence: In the two year old room, there was an accessible power strip with five outlets exposed and a plugged in charger.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing was sufficient in fall zones. Evidence: Multiple areas of dirt were observed in fall zones around playground equipment. A minimum of six inches of mulch is required in the fall zones.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, staff failed to ensure that children and staff’s hands were washed with soap and running water after diapering. Evidence: Diapering procedures were observed and after diapering, staff did not wash their hands or the children’s hands with soap and water.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that they were in compliance with their medication policy. Evidence: There was a prescription Nystatin cream in the unlocked bathroom that did not have an accompanying authorization from the parent.”
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8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication was kept in a locked place. Evidence: A prescription Nystatin cream was observed in an organizer on the back of an unlocked bathroom door.”
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8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that diapering ointment requirements were followed. Evidence: In the organizer on the back of the bathroom door, there was an unlabeled CVS diaper rash ointment that expired 12/2022 and an unlabeled Aquaphor healing ointment that expired 7/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when a child is placed in a feeding table or high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely. Evidence: In the back classroom, three children were observed in the feeding table. None of the seats in the feeding table were equipped with the safety straps.”
Mar 30, 2023: inspection8 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“Based on a review of staff records on March 30, 2023, the center failed to ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a fingerprint check that is not dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3, hired 03/01/22, contained documentation of fingerprints dated 10/21/21.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records on March 30, 2023, the center failed to ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, hired 03/01/22, contained documentation of central registry results dated 07/11/22.”
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8VAC20-770-70-A
“Based on a review of records and interview on March 30, 2023, the center did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, hired 03/28/23, did not contain documentation of references being checked. 2. The record of staff #3, hired 03/01/22, contained documentation of references that were checked and dated on 03/02/22 and 03/04/22. 3. Staff #6 confirmed the references weren’t complete or late.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation on March 30, 2023, 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: 1. The bathroom door contained a hole approximately 5x6 that created splintered wood. 2. A plastic ride on toy outside contained a broken plastic handle, which created a hole in the toy.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview on March 30, 2023, the center failed to ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of fire drills being practiced in January and February 2023. 2. Staff #6 confirmed the fire drills were not conducted.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of children’s records and interview on March 30, 2023, the provider failed to ensure that each child’s record contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #1 (enrolled 03/23/23) and child #4 (enrolled 05/07/21) did not contain the first date of attendance. 2. Staff #6 confirmed they were not in the file.”
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8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on a review of children’s records and interview on March 30, 2023, the center failed to ensure a written agreement between the parent and the center was in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1, enrolled 03/23/23, did not contain documentation of a signed written agreement between the parent and the center. 2. Staff #6 confirmed it was not complete.”
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8VAC20-820-120-E-2
“Based on observation and interview on March 30, 2023, the center did not ensure the findings of the most recent inspection were posted in the facility. Evidence: 1. The findings from the most recent inspection conducted October 12, 2023, were not posted in the facility on the date of inspection. 2. Staff #6 stated she didn’t know the complaint inspection had to be posted.”
Oct 12, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on observation, interview and a review of staff records on October 12, 2022, the center did not ensure to obtain a Sworn Statement from each staff prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was observed working alone with children. Staff #1 confirmed the first day of employment as 10/12/22. The record of staff #1 did not contain documentation of sworn statement. Staff #4 confirmed the sworn statement was not completed.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, hired 4/25/22, contained documentation of a central registry finding dated 7/5/22. 2. The record of staff #3, hired 8/29/22, contained documentation of a central registry finding dated 10/8/22.”
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8VAC20-770-70-A
The inspectors’ words, 128 words
“Based on a review of staff records and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to ensure that a staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that an individual possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position, and orientation and did not ensure that two or more references were checked before employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, hired 10/12/22, did not contain documentation of references. Staff #4 confirmed that the references were not completed. 2. The record of staff #2, hired 4/25/22, did not contain documentation of program leader qualifications and did not contain documentation of orientation. Staff #4 stated she was unsure where the orientation documentation was. 3. The record of staff #3, hired 8/29/22, did not contain documentation of two references.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of children’s records on October 12, 2022, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record of child #3, enrolled 2/23/22, contained documentation of immunizations dated 6/15/22.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on a review of children’s records on October 12, 2022, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for each child before the child’s attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record of child #3, enrolled 2/23/22, contained documentation of a physical dated 6/15/22.”
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8VAC20-780-240-D
“Based on observation and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to provide the required information in writing prior to working alone with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was observed working alone with children. 2. Staff #1 confirmed the first day of employment was 10/12/22. 3. Staff #4 confirmed that staff #1 had not been provided the required information in writing.”
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8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges on the cots during the designated rest period. Evidence: In the toddler classroom there were two cots occupied by children that did not have bottom covers. Staff #2 stated the parents don’t bring them. Staff #4 confirmed there were no bottom covers.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on observation, a review of staff records and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Staff #3 was observed working alone with children in the pre-k classroom. The record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of a current certification in CPR. Staff #4 confirmed that staff #3 has not completed CPR training.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on observation, a review of staff records and interview on October 12, 2022, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in first aid. Evidence: Staff #3 was observed working alone with children in the pre-k classroom. The record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of a current certification in first aid. Staff #4 confirmed that staff #3 has not completed first aid training.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of records and interview on October 12, 2022, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a fire drill being practiced in September 2022. 2. Staff #4 verified a fire drill was not conducted in September.”
All 23 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 10, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 30, 2023 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Apr 19, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Apr 20, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 year 4 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 48 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?
- 4 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 Nov 5, 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 20 child care providers in the City of Winchester, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 20.
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 |
|---|---|
| Valley Health Child Care Center | 2 |
| First Baptist Church | 2 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Winchester | 4 |
| Braddock Street United Methodist Church | 13 |
| Children’s Enrichment Program LLC | 8 |
| Ms. Malka Jawaid | 3 |
| Children of America (Winchester), LLC | 106 |
| Victory Church, Inc. (Assemblies of God) | 4 |
| TLC Daycare Center This child care provider | 20 |
| Childhaven Preschool and Daycare | 9 |
| Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church | 2 |
| Tee Spot Reaching Higher Heights LLC | 5 |
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.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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