Little Eagles Child Development Center
A child day center in Montross, Virginia 22520
39 Polk Street, Montross, Virginia 22520. (804) 493-0460.
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The short answer
- 9 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 112026 the latest visit on record
- 37 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?
10 inspections on record, the latest on May 11, 2026.
9 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
9 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
May 11, 2026: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-420-A
“Before the child’s first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the following the center’s philosophy and any religious affiliation. The parent handbook, dated with a revision, August 2025, did not contain information regarding the center’s religious affiliation, if any.”
Mar 26, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“The center shall ensure disposable diapers are disposed of 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. The two step-on-diaper pails in the infant room were not operational. The lids had to be manually lifted by staff to dispose of the diapers.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A
The inspectors’ words, 110 words
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration; and current certification in first aid from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. Staff #3, observed alone with a group of children, had CPR and first aid certification that expired one month and 22 days ago.”
Aug 21, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1 The plastic lattice lining the railing leading to the playground is broken in one area creating sharp edges that could snag the skin of a child. 2. A wooden fence picket is broken off at the top leaving a jagged edge that could snap the skin of a child in care.”
Mar 27, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The center shall maintain the required ratio of one staff per eight children for children two years of age. During the inspection, Staff #3 was observed supervising 14 children. The youngest child in the group was two years old. The required ratio for children aged two years is one staff per eight children.”
Sep 18, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a repeat background check every five years.
“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, contained a central registry dated 08/13/2019. The director stated a current central registry had not been obtained. 2. The record of staff #4, contained a central registry dated 09/13/2019. The director stated a current central registry had not been obtained.”
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Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing for one staff member.
“Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 contained a tuberculosis screening dated 08/22/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that a follow up tuberculosis screening had not been obtained.”
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Based on observation, the center did not maintain areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“Evidence: The wooden lattice around the bottom of the gazebo is broken in several places creating splintered sharp edges that could snag the skin of a child. 2. The large nail attaching the gate to the post is protruding through the post and exposes the point of the nail.”
Jun 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure when a child is placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belt is fastened securely.
“Evidence: Child #3, 18 months in age, was observed sitting in the highchair having snack. The protective belt was not fastened.”
Sep 22, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening for one staff record that was submitted at the time of of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to employment.
“Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 09/11/2023, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 04/10/2023 exceeding 30 calendar days prior to employment.”
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Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“Evidence: 1. The wooden gate separating the two playgrounds had a protruding nail and split board creating a jagged edge that could entangle or snag the skin of a child in care. 2. The director stated she was aware of the broken fence picket. 3. The metal cellar door on the playground has peeling paint and rust. The door is accessible to children in care.”
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Based on review of seven children’s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction.
“Evidence: The record for Child #6 (enrolled 01/12/2022) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had been obtained however it was not signed by a physician.”
May 1, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on observations and interview, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“Evidence: A protruding nail and split board were observed as part of the playground fencing creating components that could entangle clothing or snag skin.”
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Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current CPR as of 05/01/2023.”
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Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children were present had current certification in first aid.
“Evidence: Staff #5 was observed supervising eight children in the Two’s Classroom. Staff #5 was the only staff member supervising the eight children in the classroom. Staff #5 did not have current certification in first aid as of 05/01/2023.”
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Based on review of four children’s records, the center did not have a written allergy action care plan for one child diagnosed with a food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the steps to take in the event of an allergic reaction.
“Evidence: The record for Child #3 (enrolled 01/12/2022) indicated the child has a diagnosed food allergy. A written food allergy action plan had not been obtained as of 05/01/2023”
Aug 25, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on review of four staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children for one staff record.
“Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 06/13/2022 exceeding the date of hire. Administration stated the tuberculosis screening for staff #2 was submitted after employment.”
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Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), within 30 days of the first day of employment.
“Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired 06/07/2022, did not have documentation of training in first aid and CPR, exceeding 30 days from employment. Administration stated training in first aid and CPR had not been conducted for staff #2.”
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Based on interview, the center did not ensure there was always at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children training.
“Evidence: Administration stated staff did not have current daily health observation training.”
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Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Evidence: 1. The metal cellar door located on the playground had peeling paint and rust that covered the majority of the surface. 2. The wooden fence around the toddler playground had multiple pickets that were warped exposing nails. One picket was split and created a jagged edge that could snag the skin of a child.”
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Based on review of children’s records and interview, the center did not maintain a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in the allergy plan that shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence:
“The record of child #1 indicated a sensitivity and was not documented in the allergy plan. There was no written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions maintain in each classroom.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure infant walker were not used.
“Evidence: An infant walker was observed in use in the infant classroom”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 11, 2026 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 1, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 1, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Aug 25, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Sep 30, 2027.
- Ages: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 37 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?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- 1 complaint allegation published with Virginia’s findings, 1 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 |
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| May 14, 2026 | Complaint | Allegation: Structured Program. 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 8 child care providers in Westmoreland County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 16; this one had 9.
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 |
|---|---|
| Little Eagles Child Development Center This child care provider | 9 |
| Nichole Hickman | 24 |
| Little Munchkins Learning Center | 20 |
| Young Men’s Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas | 28 |
| Tammy Brown | 28 |
| Ashton Day Care LLC | 12 |
| Mile High Kids and Community Development - Colonial Beach | 5 |
| Mile High Kids and Community Development - Cople | 2 |
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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