Divine Kare Learning Center
A child day center in Petersburg, Virginia 23805
1929 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Virginia 23805. (804) 957-5639.
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The short answer
- 19 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 42026 the latest visit on record
- 46 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?
19 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 4, 2026.
19 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
19 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jun 4, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-510-P
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Repeat When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days, or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. The medication authorization for child #1 expired one month ago. The medication had not been returned to the parent and was on site. The medication had not been administered.”
Dec 19, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.036-A
“The center shall have agents of an applicant for licensure for child day centers to undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for applicant #1 expired 20 months ago. The central registry for applicant #1 expired 14 months ago. The national fingerprint background check expired 20 months ago. Updated background checks have not been requested.”
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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. Metal braces attached to the wall in the playroom extend outward and pose a risk of snagging the skin of a child in care. The drywall in the toddler room around the door frame is cracked and peeling.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“The center shall ensure children under 10 years of age are always within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #1 left four children, three through four years of age, unsupervised for approximately two minutes, to open the front door to let the inspectors in. Staff #1 did not mention at the time of the inspector’s arrival that they were supervising a group of children.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Repeat When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days, or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet. 1. The medication authorization for child #6 expired one month ago. The medication of child #6 was still on site. 2. The medication authorization for child #7 expired 27 days ago. The medication of child #7 was still on site.”
Jul 21, 2025: inspection4 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for staff #5 was expired by one month.”
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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. The carpet covering the wooden fence was detached along the sides, exposing a rusty nail and multiple screws.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
“The center’s procedures for administering medication shall be consistent with the manufacturer’s instructions for age, duration, and dosage, for non-prescription medications. 1. Medication for child #5 stated for children under two years of age, ask a doctor for dosage. 2. The medication authorization for child #5, under two years of age did not contain dosage recommendations or authorization from a physician. 3. The medication had not been administered.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. 1. The medication authorization for child #4 expired 16 days ago. The medication was still on site. 2. The medication authorization for child #5 expired over four months ago. The medication was still on site.”
Mar 24, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-350-C
“When children are in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio and group size applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. On March 24, 2025, Staff #6 was observed supervising 7 children. The youngest child in the group was 23 months old. The required ratio for children ages 16 to 24 month is one staff per five children.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medication for child #6 was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 30 days ago. The medication had not been administered past the expiration of the authorization. The authorization had not been renewed, and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
Nov 25, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 171 words
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1. A plastic child size picnic table on the playground was cracked and missing pieces along the seat. 2. The door frame in the toddler room had exposed chipped drywall accessible to children. 3. A metal carpet strip in the drama playroom was not attached to the floor and could be moved around exposing a sharp edge and posing a tripping hazard. 4. The toilet in the rear bathroom has a connecting bolt that rises above the floor approximately two and a half inches. The bolt did not have a cap on top and posed a hazard of puncturing a child in care. 5. In the infant room, five cribs, all assigned to children in care as young as four months, had oversized and loose-fitting crib sheets on them. The material of the oversized sheets was bunched up and was not tightfitting to meet safe infant sleep requirements.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #4, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, was alone with a group of preschool children. Staff #4 was identified as the lead teach for the classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-550-E
“Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The emergency drill log for the year 2023, contained documentation of only one shelter-in-place drill.”
Jan 23, 2024: inspection5 deficiencies
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Based on review of five children’s records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination before for one child before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the child’s first day of attendance.
“Evidence: The record of child #4, enrolled 03/13/2023, did not contain documentation of a physical exceeding 30 days from the date of enrollment.”
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Repeat Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to child children ratio when children are in ongoing mixed age groups. The staff to child ratio is applicable to the youngest child in the group and shall apply to the entire group.
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspector’s arrival, five children (nine months to two years of age) were being supervised by Staff #2. Staff #2 was the only staff member present in the classroom. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every four children present. 2. The director stated that the two-year child had been placed in the infant room to nap and that no additional staff had been added.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure infant walker were not used.
“Evidence: 1. An infant walker was observed in use in the infant classroom. 2. Staff #2 stated the infant walker was used on occasion.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use.
“Evidence: Staff #2 was observed changing the diaper of a child A. After changing the diaper, staff #2 washed her hands and the child’s hand and then placed child B onto the diaper table and started to change the child’s diaper. Staff #2 did not clean and sanitize the diaper mat after each diaper change.”
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Repeat Based on observation, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula was refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name.
“Evidence: Two bottles being refrigerated were not labeled with the name of the child or date. Staff stated she knew who the bottles belonged and acknowledged the bottles were not labeled.”
Oct 19, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on observation and interview, the center did not maintain the required staff to child children ratio when children are in ongoing mixed age groups. The staff to child ratio is applicable to the youngest child in the group and shall apply to the entire group.
“Evidence: 1. At the time of the inspector’s arrival, 13 children (21 months to three years of age) were being supervised by Staff #1 and staff #2. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every five children present. 2. The director stated that the two-year child had been placed in the infant room to nap and that no additional staff had been added.”
Jul 24, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to assure that staff working directly with children shall complete annually the department’s health and safety update. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 07/27/2020 did not contain documentation of the annual health and safety update since 04/17/2021. The record for S5, employed 01/29/2020 did not contain documentation of the annual health and safety update between 05/26/2021 and 05/15/2023.”
Jul 24, 2023: inspection14 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that a staff record contained documentation of fingerprint results within required timeframes. Evidence: The record for S1, employed 04/12/2023 documented fingerprint results dated 05/09/2023 after the date of employment. The record for S4, employed 04/04/2023 documented fingerprint results dated 11/16/2021 (more than 90 days prior to employment).”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to have central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S3, employed 04/17/2023 did not contain findings of a central registry search within 30 days. The results are dated 06/15/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of five shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years or more frequently if recommended. Evidence: The TB screenings for S2 were dated 07/11/2019 and 07/21/2023. The TB screenings for S5 were dated 11/19/2019 and 01/14/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: Infant Room: The crib designated to be used in a center evacuation is missing a wheel; multiple crib mattresses had torn plastic protective covers. Busy Bees Room: Carpet seam fraying in front of sink. Playground: Wooden fence panel in sand box play area has exposed nails. Hallway utility closet: Light switch shorting out/overhead light flickering.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place preventing accessible by children. Evidence: Cleaning supplies were observed on a counter in the Turtles and under the sink in the Busy Bee classrooms. The hallway cleaning closet in the center was unlocked and accessible to children contained soap, fabric freshener, and hand sanitizer with warning labels to keep out of reach of children. Cleaning supplies were observed under the sink in the children’s bathroom located outside to the kitchen area.”
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Based on interview, the provider failed to ensure the injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and a review of the activities and services.
“Evidence: Program Director reported that the injury prevention procedures have not been updated.”
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8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed a yellow neck pillow in the crib with an infant under the age of 2 years.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed staff member in the infant room diapering a child. The staff member failed to wash the child’s hands after diapering.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure a diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed staff member in the infant room changing the diaper of a child. The staff member cleaned the diapering surface with a cloth towel that had just been used to wipe the feeding table. The diapering surface was not observed to be sanitized.”
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Based on review of child injury reports and interview, the provider administered nonprescription medication without written permission from parents.
“Evidence: A child injury reports dated 06/06/2023 documented staff administering Neosporin, an antibiotic ointment, for a minor injury sustained by a child in care without written permission of parents. Program Director acknowledged the center did not have parental permission to administer the ointment.”
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Based on review of written record of children’s serious and minor injuries, the provider failed to ensure the record includes required information.
“Evidence: Injury reports dated 06/06/2022, 06/27/2022, and 07/13/2023 did not document the time when parents were notified of the injuries. Injury reports dated 04/20/2023 and 07/13/2023 for three children did not document staff and parent signature or two staff signatures.”
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8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure prepared infant formula was labeled and dated for each child. Evidence: Individual infant bottles observed in the infant room refrigerator were not clearly labeled with the children’s names and date.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that three of seven records contained required information. Evidence: The record for C4, enrolled 07/14/2021 did not document individuals authorized to pick the child up. The record for C7 did not contain a second emergency contact for the child if the child’s parents could not be located. Licensing inspector requested to review the record for C6. The center staff were unable to locate a file for C6.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure prepared infant formula was labeled and dated for each child. Evidence: Individual infant bottles observed in the infant room refrigerator were not clearly labeled with the children’s names and date.”
May 9, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas outside be maintained in a safe, and operable condition. The sandbox in the playground had several inches of standing water in the tarp covering the sandbox.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards describe in the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Evidence: 1. Licensing inspector observed one climbing structure in the playground that had less than the required six inches of resilient surfacing in the fall zone. 2. The playground floor is covered with a mixed surfacing of grass yard fabric and rubber mulch. Mixed resilient surfacing materials without testing and documentation from the manufacturer that supports the combined surface’s resiliency does not comply with minimum safety standards as described in the ASTM standard F1292-99.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“Based on observation and interview, provider failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios as required by 8VAC2-780-350.B.1 and B.2. Evidence: The infant room and the Busy Bee classrooms were observed to be out of child-to-staff ratio. The staff-to-child ratio in the infant classroom was 1 staff to 6 infants (8 months to 12 months). The required ratio for infants is 1 staff for every 4 infants. The staff-to-child ratio in the Busy Bee classroom was 1 staff to 7 children (16 months to 3 years old). The required ratio, based on the age of the youngest child in the group, is 1 staff to every 5 children. Staff in both rooms acknowledged being out of ratio.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on emergency evacuation drill records review, the provider failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: Drills were not documented to have occurred in January, February, March, and April 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children placed in an infant seat or high chair, the protective belts shall be fastened securely. Evidence: Two children were observed seated in the feeding table did not have protective belts fastened.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure staff records are kept for one of three staff. Evidence: The staff record for S2, employed 04/12/2023 did not document an emergency contact and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
Feb 27, 2023: inspection18 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that a staff record contained documentation of fingerprint results within required timeframes. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 02/07/2022 documented fingerprint results dated 09/09/2021 (more than 90 days prior to employment).”
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8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure an employee not be employed until the center has the person’s completed sworn statement. Evidence: The record for S4, employed 08/11/2022 documented a sworn statement dated 11/14/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of six staff records contained information required by 8VAC20-780-160.A. Evidence: The record for S4, employed 08/11/2022 did not document a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the required time frame. The screening completed 09/20/2021 was more than 30 days old. The record for S5, employed 10/21/2022 did not document a TB screening being submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The screening was completed 11/02/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to provide the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The fire inspection available during the inspection was dated 09/21/2021. The annual inspection should have been completed by 09/21/2022 and has not been completed.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
The inspectors’ words, 236 words
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: Chipped and peeling paint on the walls and woodwork was observed throughout the entire center. Infant Room: Large area of cracked wallboard and peeling paint behind two infant cribs; missing cover on exit sign above the exit door with exposed wiring; water pipe wall access under sink was not covered; diaper pad had unidentifiable debris and child hair on the cover; and the exterior exit door wooden sill is rotting. Turtles Room: sagging ceiling tile; three overhead lights burned out; electrical plate not secured on the wall exposing wiring; cold air return layered with dirt and dust; metal carpet strip loose by the hot water tank closet creating a trip hazard. Busy Bees Room: chair legs rusted on children’s chairs and several broken seat bottoms, food build up on the top of the covered trash can; uncovered electrical outlet; no foot operated trash can for disposing of diapers; and changing table pad torn. Kitchen freezer: dead insects in freezer compartment Playground: particleboard installed on the fence within reach of children splintering due to weather; seats in metal playhouse are broken and splintered; wooden fence around play area have exposed nails and splintering boards; and plastic Little Tike house had multiple breaks in the plastic creating sharp edges.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials in a locked place preventing accessible by children. Evidence: Cleaning supplies were observed on a counter in the Busy Bee classroom and in the bathroom used by the Busy Bee children.”
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8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to assure that the running water in the boy’s and girl’s bathroom sink did not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Evidence: The water temperature in the bathroom sink used by the children check by a thermometer registered 127 degrees Fahrenheit in the boy’s bathroom and 124.2 degrees in the girl’s bathroom. The owner stated they recently had to replace the hot water heater and was not aware of the water temperature.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards describe in the American Society for Testing and Materials. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed six sliding boards in the playground that had less than the required six inches of resilient surfacing. Samples taken measured 0 to ? inch resilient surfacing on top of concrete.”
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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Based on observation, the provider did not ensure children under 10 years of age were always within actual sight and sound supervision. Evidence: The inspectors observed children in the Busy Bee room (ages 16 months to age 3) seated on the floor in the hallway out sight of the teacher while the teacher was diapering and assisting children in the bathroom and entering the classroom to get diapering supplies.”
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8VAC20-780-350-B-1
The inspectors’ words, 117 words
“Based on observation, provider failed to maintain staff-to-child ratios as required by 8VAC2-780-350.B.1 and B.2. Evidence: Licensing inspectors observed during the initial observation of the infant and the Busy Bee classrooms to be out of child-to-staff ratio. The staff-to-child ratio in the infant classroom was 1 staff to 5 infants (8 months to 12 months). The required ratio for infants is 1 staff for every 4 infants. The staff-to-child ratio in the Busy Bee classroom was 1 staff to 8 children (16 months to 3 years old). The required ratio, based on the age of the youngest child in the group, is 1 staff to every 5 children. Staff in both rooms acknowledged being out of ratio.”
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8VAC20-780-40-H
“Based on documentation review, provider failed to provide documentation of in force liability insurance for the center. Evidence: The documentation provided for review documented that the center liability insurance expired 09/09/2022.”
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8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, medication was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Licensing inspector observed the medication box located in the provider’s office was not locked and contained 4 medications.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Evidence: The record for S6, employed 03/19/2020 did not document a current first aid and CPR certificate. The certification expired 05/21/2022 and S6 was observed alone in a classroom with children on 02/27/2023.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on emergency evacuation drill records review, the provider failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: Drills were not documented to have occurred in April, May, June, July, August, October, November 2022, and January 2023.”
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8VAC20-780-550-I
“Based on observation, the provider failed to assure that emergency phone numbers shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: No emergency phone numbers were posted in the infant room that has a telephone.”
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8VAC20-780-570-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to assure children placed in an infant feeding table were placed in protective belts and fastened securely. Evidence: Four children were observed seated in the feeding table and the table did not have protective belts for use.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 92 words
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to ensure that four of five records contained required documentation. Evidence: Records for C1, enrolled 10/25/2021, C2, enrolled 01/11/2021, and C5, enrolled 09/30/2019 did not contain documentation of confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record as required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3.b; semi-annual written information on the child’s development, behavior, adjustment, and needs required by 8VAC20-780-420-E.3 and semi-annual scheduled opportunities for parents to provide feedback on their children and the center’s programs. Record for C3, enrolled 10/04/2022 did not document the addresses of two emergency contacts.”
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8VAC20-780-70
The inspectors’ words, 172 words
“Based on record review, the provider did not ensure six of six staff records contained all the required documentation. Evidence: A minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of the children in care is required annually. The record for S1, employed 01/29/2020 documented 5.5 hours of training. The record for S3, employed 11/06/2019 documented 10 hours of training. The record for S6, employed 03/19/2020 documented 3 hours of annual training. The record for S2, employed 02/07/2022, did not document: orientation and training as required by 8VAC20-780-240 concerning sudden infant death syndrome, safe sleep, and prevention of shaken baby syndrome; and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. The record for S4, employed 08/11/2022 did not document a second employment reference and emergency contacts. The record for S5, employed 10/21/2022 did not document: two employment references; information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; emergency contacts; and orientation within 7 days of hire (no date documented on orientation form).”
All 19 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 25, 2024 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Inspection | 14 violations cited |
| May 9, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 9, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Inspection | 18 violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2021 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jan 31, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 46 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?
- 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 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 39 child care providers in the City of Petersburg, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 19.
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 |
|---|---|
| Young Men’s Christian Association of Greater Richmond-Walnut Hil | 0 |
| St. Mark’s United Methodist Church | 3 |
| Beautiful Beginning Daycare and Learning Center | 7 |
| Pamela Shands | 11 |
| Lisa Salih | 8 |
| Ms. Anita Goode | 0 |
| Wiz Kidz Inc. | 13 |
| Crosslight Assembly of God | 14 |
| I’m A Genius Montessori Academy | 6 |
| Shamedra Alston | 21 |
| Divine Kare Learning Center This child care provider | 19 |
| Buildin Blocks Daycare | 27 |
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.
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 5, 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
None. Replies aren’t open yet. When they open, the provider will be able to answer any finding for free, and the reply will show beside that finding, unedited and dated.
Paid listing
None. Paid listings aren’t open yet. When they open, anything paid for will say “Paid by the provider”, and paying will never change a finding, a rating or the order of results.