Mrs. Celia Price
A family day home in Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
10009 Chesney Drive, Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553. (540) 395-2596.
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The short answer
- 25 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 12026 the latest visit on record
- 12 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?
13 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 1, 2026.
25 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
19 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Dec | |||||||||||
| 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.
Sep 1, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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(Repeat Violation) A child’s record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached.
“There was only information for one emergency contact person in the records of Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
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Before the child’s first day of attendance, parents shall be provided information in writing regarding whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by ? 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia and the provisions of the family day home’s emergency preparedness and response plan.
“There was no documentation that parents were informed of whether or not there is liability insurance in the records of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5. There was no documentation that parents were informed of the provisions of the emergency preparedness response plan in the record of Child #4.”
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Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations.
“The immunization records in the file of Child #5 were dated 7 days after the child began attending.”
Jun 1, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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A child’s record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; proof of the child’s age and identity; and documentation of the review of the child’s emergency contact information annually.
“There was only information for one emergency contact person in the record of Child #5. There was no proof of age and identity in the record of Child #5. There was no documentation of an annual review of emergency contact information in the records of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
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8VAC20-800-830-A
“The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Fire drills were completed every other month in 2026 by mistake.”
Sep 18, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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The Caregivers are required to undergo a background check is required every five years.
“Repeat national fingerprint checks were not completed for Caregiver #1, #2, #3, and #4. The fingerprint checks for Caregiver #1, #3, #4 were overdue by more than a year and a half. The fingerprint check for Caregiver #2 was overdue by 15 days.”
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(Repeat Violation) The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“There were no physical exam records available for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 . Child #1 and Child #4 had been in care for 9 days. Child #2 had been in care for 22 days.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“Updated screenings for Caregiver #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not completed and were more than 6 months overdue.”
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The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.
“The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 12 and there were 13 children in care during the inspection.”
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Animal food dishes and water dishes shall be inaccessible to children.
“The food and water bowls for the caregiver’s dog were on the floor in the dining room. Children were observed in the dining room during the inspection.”
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Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day.
“The record of attendance was incomplete on the date of the inspection. The caregiver added the 13th child present to the attendance record during the inspection.”
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A working battery-operated flashlight and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times.
“The caregiver could not find a flashlight during the inspection.”
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The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care.
“The last documented fire drill was over 6 months ago.”
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(Repeat Violation) Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child.
“There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1 who had been in care for 9 days.”
Mar 6, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation
“Based on a review of five child records and interview with provider, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #1, with a start date of 8/1/22, had a physical dated 1/5/23; Child #2, with a start date of 5/1/23, had a physical dated 11/28/23; Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20, had a physical dated 3/8/21.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on review of four caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The provider’s previous CPR certification expired on 10/2/23.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on review of four caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in first aid. Evidence: The provider’s previous first aid certification expired on 10/2/23.”
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Based on review of five children’s records, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed with the parent the emergency contact information annually for each child and obtained the parent’s signature acknowledging the review.
“Evidence There was no documentation of an annual review with the parent signature for Child #1, with a start date of 08/01/22; Child #3, with a start date of 7/20/20; and for Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20.”
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Based on review of five child records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain documentation that children had been adequately immunized before attending the family day home.
“Evidence: The immunizations on record for Child #1, with a start date of 8/1/22, was dated 1/5/23; Child #2, with a start date of 5/1/23, was dated 11/28/23; Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20 was dated 3/8/21.”
Nov 15, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on review of 5 child records, the Provider did not obtain information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation.
“Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain the action to take in an emergency situation for the physician diagnosed food allergies and parent indicated food intolerances.”
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Based on a review of five child records and interview with the provider, it was determined that one child’s file did not have a physical within 30 days of attendance.
“Evidence: The record for Child #2, with a start date of 05/01/23, had a physical dated 09/29/23.”
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Based on review of three caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“Evidence: The most recent CPR certification on record for the provider was dated 10/02/21 and expired on 10/02/23.”
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Based on review of three caregiver records and interview, the provider does not have documentation of current certification in first aid.
“Evidence: The most recent First Aid certification on record for the provider was dated 10/02/21 and expired on 10/02/23.”
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Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time did not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home.
“Evidence: The family day home is licensed to provide care to no more than 12 children at any one time, at approximately 9:00 a.m. on 11/15/23 there were thirteen enrolled children present in the family day home at the time of inspection.”
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Repeat Violation
“Based on an interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: At approximately 8:45 a.m. the attendance record did not contain documentation of the 11 children in care.”
Mar 23, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of files and interview, it was determined that there were no repeat fingerprint background checks every five years thereafter. Evidence: Person A’s background check was dated 3/5/18, Person B’s background check was dated 3/6/18 and Person C’s background check was dated 3/14/18. All three background checks had not been renewed within 5 years as required.”
Sep 6, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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22.1-289.058
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provided did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the licensed family day home.”
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8VAC20-800-100-A
“Based on a review of 5 files and an interview, it was determined that one child’s file did not have a physical within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child D enrolled on 7/31/22 and does not have a physical on file.”
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8VAC20-800-50-A
“Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider was not keeping a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were 4 children documented on the attendance however 8 children were present.”
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8VAC20-800-60-A
“Based on a review of record keeping, and interviews, it was determined that there were no files maintained for two children. Evidence: There were no file information provided for child A and B.”
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8VAC20-800-60-B
“Based on a review of children’s files and interview, it was determined that children’s records did not contain all of the required information under this standard. Evidence: The files for child C and D did not contain authorization to seek emergency care.”
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8VAC20-800-70-A
“Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that information was not provided to parents in writing before the child’s first day of attendance. Evidence: The provider’s medication administration policy was not provided to the parents of child C and D. Child C enrolled on 2/14/22 and child child D enrolled on 7/31/22.”
Mar 14, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-800-90-A
“Based on a review of five children’s files and an interview with the provider, it was determined that a immunization record was not obtained for one child before the child attended the family day home. Evidence: Child A enrolled on 2/14/22 and there was no immunization record on file.”
All 13 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 6, 2022 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Mar 14, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 24, 2022 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Family Day Home: Two Year license, expires Mar 17, 2027.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 1 complaint inspection 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 2, 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 66 child care providers in Spotsylvania County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 25.
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 |
|---|---|
| Ms. Rhonda Washington | 2 |
| Stepping Stone Preschool LLC | 5 |
| Mrs. Celia Price This child care provider | 25 |
| The Alexander School of Early Learning | 0 |
| Jupiter Learning Academy - Spotsylvania | 3 |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Spotsylvania Elementary | 4 |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Courthouse Road Elementary | 0 |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Brock Elementary | 2 |
| KCE Champions LLC @ Wilderness Elementary | 1 |
| The Merit School at The Castle (#9) | 25 |
| Learning Paths Academy at Leavells (#8) | 13 |
| Fredericksburg Academy | 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.
From the provider
The public record above comes first. Anything the provider adds will appear here, below it, and say who wrote it.
Replies
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Paid listing
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