Jupiter Learning Academy
A child day center in Locust Grove, Virginia 22508
32365 Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. (540) 854-0000.
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The short answer
- 17 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 242026 the latest visit on record
- 112 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?
28 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 24, 2026.
17 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
17 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 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.
Apr 8, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center must obtain annual approval from the health department for meeting the requirements for water supply, sewage disposal system, and food service if applicable. There was no documentation of an annual health inspection in 2025.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
The inspectors’ words, 97 words
“500,B,5 - 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. Staff #4 changed a diaper and disposed of it in an plastic grocery style bag that was on top of a foot-operated trash can and then taken outside to a dumpster where the staff used their hands to carry the grocery bag and then to lift the dumpster lid to dispose of it.”
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8VAC20-780-510-F
“The medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Prescription medications were observed on-site for child #2, child #3, and child #7. There were no parent authorizations and no physician authorizations to administer the medications.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. In the three and four year old classroom, child #2 was observed eating a snack. The table was not sanitized after the child finished.”
Apr 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 09/24/24, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of orientation shall be kept for each staff person. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for over two weeks, did not have documentation of completed orientation.”
Sep 24, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for Child #3 and Child #4 was not signed and dated.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was chipped paint and visible dirt on the door frames withing in reach of the children. Parts of the large multi-sectional playmat in the infant room and a foam block in the toddler room were peeling.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before feeding and children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water before eating. Staff #5 and staff #6 did not wash hands before feeding two infants and the two infant’s hands were not washed before eating.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. The record for Child #1, enrolled for four years, was missing the following required components: an address for one emergency contact, phone number of child’s physician and annual update. The record for Child #4, enrolled for six weeks, was missing the following required components: one emergency contact. The record for Child #5, enrolled for one year, was missing the following required components: one emergency contact, employment information for the parents, and annual update.”
Jun 7, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center is maintained in clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The carpet in the 4?s classroom had multiple snags and loose strings, two of which were large enough to cause a tripping hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. The mulch on Playground A measured five inches in various places. 2. The mulch on Playground B measured between two and 4.75 inches in various places 3. The mulch did not meet the minimum safety standard of six inches.”
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8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on interview the center failed to ensure that the injury prevention plan is updated at least annually. Evidence: 1.Upon request for the injury prevention plan, the Program Director could not locate the injury prevention plan, nor the date that was last updated.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
The inspectors’ words, 104 words
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain a dated current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. Evidence: 1.The allergy lists in the school age room, the 3?s room, the 2?s room, the infant room and the 4?s room were not dated. Staff #5 confirmed that the lists were not dated. 2.Child #3 had acai berry listed as an allergy in the record. Interviews with PD and licensee revealed there is no allergy, but an intolerance and parental preference which was not listed on the list of children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in any of the classrooms.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
The inspectors’ words, 132 words
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in CPR. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classrooworking with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in CPR. Staff #1 confirmed that they did not have current certification in CPR.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
The inspectors’ words, 123 words
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that there is at least one staff in each classroom where children are present that has current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. In the infant classroom, Staff #3 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #3 had current certification in first aid. Staff #3 confirmed that they did not have current certification in first aid. 2. In the 4?s classroom, Staff #1 was observed to be the only staff in the classroom working with the children in care. There was no evidence on file that Staff #1 had current certification in first aid.”
Mar 7, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“Based on interview and document review, the center failed to maintain required staff-to-child ratios. Evidence: 1. The center’s request for the temporary staff-to-child ratio/group size waiver was approved requiring a staff-to-child ratio of 1:6 for children 16 months to 24 months. 2. On 03/07/2024, there were only two staff supervising 13 children. Staff #1 confirmed that the youngest child in the group was 23 months old and that the group was not within the required staff-to-child ratio of 1:6.”
Apr 3, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on review of records, observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff member submitted a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #8?s start date on file was 3/27/2023. Staff #8 was observed in a classroom with children. 2. Staff #8 did not have TB screening on file. Staff #1 confirmed that #8 did not submit a negative TB screening at the time of employment.”
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8VAC20-780-520-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that over-the-counter skin procedures were not kept beyond the expiration date. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was Destin diaper cream labelled with Child #6?s name. The expiration date was 9/2020.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on interview and observation, the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home, it is clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. In the toddler classroom, there was one lunchbox without a name or date. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunchbox was not labeled with a name or date. 2. In the 3?s and 4?s classroom, there was two lunchboxes without a name or date. Staff #4 and Staff #3 confirmed that the lunchboxes were not labeled with a name or date.”
Oct 12, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-160-B
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s start date is 08/16/2022. The TB screening on file was completed on 08/27/2022. Staff #7 confirmed that Staff #3 did not complete a TB screen prior to coming in contact with children.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
The inspectors’ words, 142 words
“Based on review of records and interviews, the center failed to ensure that all staff obtained a tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #7?s last TB screening on file was dated 10/05/2020. Staff #7 confirmed that an updated TB screening had not been completed. 2. Staff #4?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/14/2020. The more recent TB screening on file was completed on 09/20/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening. 3. Staff #5?s previous TB screening on file was dated 07/08/2020. The most recent TB screening on file was completed on 07/15/2022. Staff number #7 confirmed that the most recent TB screening was not completed within 2 years of the previous screening.”
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8VAC20-780-380-A
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that a daily schedule was posted. Evidence: 1. No daily schedule was observed to be posted in the classrooms or in the center. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that daily schedules were not posted.”
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8VAC20-780-510-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that the medication authorization was available to staff. Evidence 1. There was no authorization form available for medication #1, #2, #3, #6 or #7. 2. Staff #7 confirmed there were no medication authorizations available.”
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8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observations and interviews, 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 #2, 17 lunch boxes were not clearly dated and 12 lunch boxes were without names. Staff #7 confirmed that the lunch boxes were not labeled with a name or dated.”
Oct 7, 2021: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure sight and sound supervision of children at all times.
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Evidence: 1. On 10/07/2021 at approximately 11:05 A.M., ten two year olds were left without supervision in the classroom for approximately 45 seconds. 2. Staff #2 was in the restroom with four children assisting with handwashing. Staff #1 was left in the classroom with ten children. Nine children were playing various centers, and one child was sitting at the table drinking water. Staff #1 left the classroom and went into the kitchen and closed the door. The kitchen is adjacent to the classroom. 3. Staff #2 did not communicate with Staff #1 that she was leaving the classroom. The Licensing Inspector was the only adult in the classroom with ten two year olds for approximately 45 seconds.”
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Based on review and interview, children of three years of age to age of eligibility to attend public school (five years by September 30), were not in ratio of one staff member to every 10 children.
“Evidence: 1. On the date of the investigation (10/07/2021), at approximately 10:20 a.m. there were 16 children being supervised by one staff member. 2. Staff B confirmed that the classroom was out of ratio with 16 children to one staff member.”
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Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that proper cleaning procedures were followed after diapering a child.
The inspectors’ words, 145 words
“Evidence: 1. After changing a child Staff #2 first sprayed bleach water onto the surface. Staff #2 then turned and washed her hands and returned to the changing table. She took a disposable towel and wiped the surface. Staff #2 then started to spray the table with a soap water solution. 2. Staff #2 stated she was trained to spray the changing table with bleach water, and then wash her hands and the child’s hands. After handwashing is complete, return to the diaper changing area and wipe the surface and spray with soap and water and wipe the surface dry. 3. Th proper procedure is to clean the surface with soap and water and wipe dry, and then to follow with a sanitizing agent and let it air dry. When using bleach water two minutes air dry time is recommended before wiping the surface dry.”
All 28 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 12, 2022 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Nov 1, 2026.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 112 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?
- 8 complaint inspections on record.
- 2 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. 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 16 child care providers in Orange County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8.5; this one had 17.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jupiter Learning Academy This child care provider | 17 |
| Callahan Learning Center LLC | 35 |
| Right at School, LLC - Locust Grove Primary | 11 |
| Orange Presbyterian Church | 8 |
| Charlise Brock | 2 |
| Corner Pre-School | 12 |
| North Pamunkey Baptist Church | 1 |
| Ms. McShanna Jackson | 11 |
| Christine Jones-Nixon | Not given |
| Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village | 6 |
| Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center, LLC - Spicers Mill | 22 |
| Donna Conway | 54 |
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.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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