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Primrose School of Haymarket

A child day center in Haymarket, Virginia 20169

6540 Trading Square, Haymarket, Virginia 20169. (703) 754-2800.

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The short answer

The last 24 months 12 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2025. Every month

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?

14 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 6, 2026.

12 violations cited in the last three years.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.

When those deficiencies happened

12 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2025. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.

12 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.

Oct 7, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
  • The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

    “Staff B, employed for three months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from the state Staff B has resided in the last five years.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential.

    “Allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions are noted for each child on an individual card located on a bulletin board in each classroom. These cards are not kept confidential, and there is no date listed on the bulletin board to indicate the date the board was updated.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-40-M.

  • 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 A was onsite, but the medication authorization had expired over 45 days ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-P.

  • At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid.

    “Staff A was alone with a group of eleven, four and five year old children during rest-time and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-530-A.

  • A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.

    “Child A, who has been enrolled for three months, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file. Child B, who has been enrolled for two years, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A-8.

Jun 24, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
  • The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence.

    “Child A (Age 2) sustained an injury in the two year old classroom to their head on 6/18/2025. There was no documentation available for review to document the occurrence of the injury.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P. From a complaint.

  • The center shall inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention.

    “On 6/18/25 Child A (Age 2 years) sustained an injury to their head at the facility and was later evaluated at an urgent care facility that evening. The parent of child A notified the facility of the urgent care visit to facility management on 6/20/25. The center did not report the incident to the department within two business days as required.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-80-B-2. From a complaint.

Mar 31, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
  • The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.

    “Staff B, employed for more than five months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from the state the individual had resided in the preceding five years.”

    Rule 22.1-289.035-B-4.

  • Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment.

    “Staff A had no TB screening documentation and had been employed for four months.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire.

    “Staff A, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by seven weeks.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-A.

Sep 23, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-780-500-B

    “When a child’s clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately. At 5:00 pm the clothing for child A (age: 11 months) was soiled from a bowel movement diaper change that occurred at 11:58 am.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-500-B. From a complaint.

Aug 19, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-780-80-A

    The inspectors’ words, 114 words

    “Based on observation of attendance records it was determined that the written record of daily attendance did not document the arrival and departure of each child as it occurred. Evidence: 1.) The infant room attendance record reflected zero children in attendance with four children physically present. 2.) The Young Toddler room attendance record reflected three children in attendance with four children physically present. 3.) The Toddler room attendance reflected six children in attendance with five children physically present. 4.) The Two year old room attendance record reflected eleven children in attendance with twleve children physically present. 5.) The Older Two year old room attendance reflected ten children in attendance with nine children physically present.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

Aug 25, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
  • 8VAC20-780-270-A

    “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; Evidence: observed peeling paint in the following classrooms: Explorers, Pathways, Preschool 1, and Pre-K 2.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-270-A.

Mar 31, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-210-A

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that program leaders had documentation of program leader qualifications. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 was used in the capacity of a program leader, but did not have documentation of program leader qualifications.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-210-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-240-B

    “Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of orientation training no later than 7 days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 1 and 2 did not have documentation of orientation training.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-240-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that children’s records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 5 children’s records and found that Child 1, 3 and 4 did not have documentation of proof of identity.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 3 staff records and found that Staff 2 and 3 did not have documentation of reference checks.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

  • 8VAC20-780-80-A

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that a written record of daily attendance that documents and arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: reviewed the attendance record in the Mid-Twos classroom and found that the attendance sheet room was not filled out.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-80-A.

  • 8VAC20-820-120-E-2

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility was posted in a conspicuous location. Evidence: reviewed the posted inspection report and found that it was dated 7/27/22, but the most recent inspection occurred on 8/19/2022.”

    Rule 8VAC20-820-120-E-2.

Jul 27, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
  • 8VAC20-780-160-A

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that they obtained documentation of staff TB tests at the time of employment or prior to them coming into contact with children. Evidence: Reviewed 11 staff records and found that Staff 10 did not have documentation of a TB test.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-160-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-280-B

    “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed in the Early Preschool 1 room, a small cabinet with cleaning and disinfecting sprays was unlocked, and the locking mechanism to prevent access by children was not used.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-280-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-510-L

    “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that medication is kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: observed in the Toddler classroom, a cabinet above the counter that was not locked and had an Epi Pen inside.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-510-L.

  • 8VAC20-780-520-B

    “Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that sunscreen was labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: observed in the Early Preschool classroom, a bottle of sunscreen on the counter that the staff identified as belonging to a child, but did not have the child’s name.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-520-B.

  • 8VAC20-780-550-P

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that written injury records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: reviewed 10 children’s injury reports and found that 3 did not have documentation of the time parents were notified of the incident.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-550-P.

  • 8VAC20-780-60-A

    “Reviewed 7 children’s records and found that the facility did not ensure that children’s records were maintained with the required information. Evidence: Reviewed 7 children’s records and found that Child 5 did not have documentation of the parent’s annual review of the child’s documentation.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-60-A.

  • 8VAC20-780-70

    “Based on review, the facility did not ensure that staff records were maintained with the required minimum information. Evidence: Reviewed 11 staff records and found that Staff 10’s reference checks were completed, but were not dated by the individual that completed them.”

    Rule 8VAC20-780-70.

All 14 visits on record
Visits on record
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo violations cited
May 20, 2026InspectionNo violations cited
Oct 7, 2025Inspection5 violations cited
Jun 24, 2025Complaint inspection2 violations cited
Mar 31, 2025Inspection3 violations cited
Sep 23, 2024Complaint inspection1 violation cited
Aug 19, 2024Inspection1 violation cited
Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo violations cited
Sep 11, 2023Complaint inspectionNo violations cited
Aug 25, 2023Inspection1 violation cited
Mar 31, 2023Inspection6 violations cited
Aug 19, 2022Complaint inspectionNo violations cited
Jul 27, 2022Inspection7 violations cited
Mar 8, 2022InspectionNo violations cited

Is it licensed?

  • Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Aug 20, 2028.
  • Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
  • Capacity: 205 children.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.

Has Virginia acted against it?

  • 4 complaint inspections on record.
  • 2 complaint allegations published with Virginia’s findings, 2 of them found valid.
On record, newest first
DateWhatDetail
Jun 24, 2025ComplaintAllegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid.
Sep 23, 2024ComplaintAllegation: Housekeeping/Sanitation. 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 299 child care providers in Prince William County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 8; this one had 12.
Source:

Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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