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
- 12 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 62026 the latest visit on record
- 205 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?
14 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 6, 2026.
12 violations cited in the last three years.
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.
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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 |
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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 Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
Oct 7, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Jun 24, 2025: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
Mar 31, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Sep 23, 2024: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Aug 19, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Aug 25, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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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.”
Mar 31, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
Jul 27, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 6, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 14, 2024 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 11, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Mar 8, 2022 | Inspection | No 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.
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.
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 Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
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| Jun 24, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Supervision. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Complaint | Allegation: 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.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Primrose School of Haymarket This child care provider | 12 |
| Haymarket Baptist Church | 3 |
| 4 Rs Preschool | 10 |
| Learning Paths Academy at Heathcote (#40) | 5 |
| Learning Paths Academy At Dominion Valley #35 | 7 |
| Ms. Zarmineh Eskandari | Not given |
| Erin DeSalvo | 8 |
| AlphaBEST at Gravely Elementary | 21 |
| AlphaBEST at Alvey Elementary | 5 |
| AlphaBEST at Haymarket Elementary | 3 |
| AlphaBest at Mountain View Elementary | 8 |
| PWC Parks & Recreation at James S. Long Park | 0 |
| Ms. Afrooz Ghobadi | 4 |
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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 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 Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.
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