The Learning Tree Daycare LLC
A child day center in Chatham, Virginia 24531
12 Court Place, Chatham, Virginia 24531. (434) 429-7579.
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The short answer
- 43 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 52026 the latest visit on record
- 63 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?
17 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 5, 2026.
43 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
43 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 5, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection8 deficiencies
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The findings from the most recent inspection shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, conducted in February 2026, were not posted at the facility.”
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Systemic violation
“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for Child 3 (age 3 months), enrolled for one day, who was in care during the inspection, did not contain an immunization record. The record for Child 4 (age 2 years), enrolled for three months, who was in care during the inspection, did not contain an immunization record.”
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Systemic violation
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. The most recent immunization record for Child 1 (age 17 months) was obtained more than twelve months ago.”
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Systemic violation
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child 4 (age 2 years), enrolled for three months, did not contain documentation of a physical exam.”
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Systemic violation
“An updated tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the date of the last screening. The TB screening for Staff 3 was overdue by two weeks.”
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Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Medication 2 was on the top shelf of an unlocked cabinet in Classroom 1.”
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Systemic violation
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all of the information required by the standards. The records for Child 3 and Child 4 did not contain all of the information required by the standards.”
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Repeat violation/systemic violation
“Staff records shall contain all of the information required by the standards. The records for Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not contain all of the information required by the standards.”
Feb 10, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection5 deficiencies
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The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years.
“The central registry 5 year recheck for Staff 3 was overdue by one day.”
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The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“There was not a completed sworn statement available for Staff 5 who has been employed for 8 months.”
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Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“Staff 5, who has been employed for 8 months, has not completed orientation training.”
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In areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“There was an uncovered electrical outlet in Classroom 1 and Classroom 4. There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the hallway area where children wait to use the restroom.”
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The center shall maintain a staff record that contains all of the required information.
“The record for Staff 5 did not contain all of the required information.”
Sep 24, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of service. Staff 4 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for 15 months.”
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Repeat violation
“Staff members shall submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. The tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was overdue by 4 days. The tuberculosis screening for Staff 4 was overdue by 10 months.”
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Any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who has satisfactorily completed a medication administration training program, which they shall be retrained in at three-year intervals.
“Child 5 (age 2 years) who was in attendance, has a prescribed emergency medication on-site. There was not a staff member that was medication administration trained on-site.”
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Repeat violation
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The black metal cabinets in Classroom 2 and Classroom 3, which contained various cleaning materials, were not locked to prevent access by children.”
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Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Medication 1 was on the top shelf of an unlocked cabinet in Classroom 2.”
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All over-the-counter (OTC) skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.
“OTC Skin Product 1 expired for 4 months.”
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Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding.
“The tables in Classroom 4 were not sanitized before being used for breakfast.”
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Repeat violation
“The center shall maintain a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all of the components required by the standards. The records for Child 1, Child 4 and Child 5 did not contain all of the components required by the standards.”
Feb 26, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 09/09/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee within 30 days of service.
“Caregiver 4 did not have central registry search results during the inspection and has been employed for more than 8 months.”
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The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
“Child 2, who has been attending the center for over a month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. Child 5, who has been attending the center for 11 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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Physical examinations, complete by a physician, shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Child 2, who has been attending the center for over a month, did not have a physical exam on file. Child 5, who has been attending the center for 11 months, did not have a physical exam on file.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“The TB screening for Staff 2 was overdue by 3 months.”
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Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually.
“Staff 2, who has been employed for more than two years, did not obtain the required 16 hours of annual training in 2024.”
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Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“The cabinet under the sink in the women’s restroom, that contained cleaning materials, was unlocked. The cleaning materials were accessible to children.”
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Trampolines may not be used.
“There was a mini trampoline in Classroom 2.”
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Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills.
“The emergency evacuations for October, November and December 2024 were not documented.”
Sep 9, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Repeat violation
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for Child 1 contained a documented start date of 07/08/2024; the immunization record was dated 08/23/2024 and the immunization record was not obtained prior to the child’s attendance.”
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2nd REPEAT VIOLATION
The inspectors’ words, 152 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 2. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed; and the name of any additional program or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 3. The record for Child 5 did not include the following information: name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for both designated people were incomplete).”
Mar 18, 2024: inspection11 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 confirmed that the hire date for Staff 4 was 09/25/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 4 available for review during the 03/18/2024 inspection. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date 08/30/2023. There were no findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 5 available for review during the 03/18/2024 inspection.”
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Based on staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 confirmed that the start date for Child 1 was 08/01/2023. The date on the immunization record for Child 1 was 01/31/2024. 2. The record for Child 5 contained a documented start date of 07/31/2023; there was not an immunization record for Child 5.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 106 words
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child’s physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 3 had a documented start date of 02/12/2024; there was not a physical examination in the record for Child 3. 2. The record for Child 4 had a documented start date of 06/12/2023; there was not a physical examination in the record for Child 4. 3. The record for Child 5 had a documented start date of 07/31/2023; there was not a physical examination in the record for Child 5.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and that documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.
“Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 02/19/2024. The tuberculosis screening was dated 08/18/2023; the screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing.
“Evidence: The most recent tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 1 was dated 08/06/2021; there was not a follow-up tuberculosis screening available for review which would have been required by 08/06/2023.”
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Based on record review and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 confirmed that the hire date for Staff 4 was 09/25/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 4 has completed the VDOE orientation course. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 08/30/2023; there was not documentation that Staff 5 has completed the VDOE orientation course.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than sever days of the date of assuming job responsibilities.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 02/19/2024. The record for Staff 3 did not contain documentation that Staff 3 has completed orientation training. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 09/25/2023. The record for Staff 4 did not contain documentation that Staff 4 has completed orientation training.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
“Evidence: The depth of the resilient surfacing on the playground did not meet the required depth to comply with the minimum safety standards; the mulch measured less than one inch in the fall zone of both the small moveable slide and the stationary dual slides. Dirt was visible in the required fall zone. The children were observed playing on the equipment during the inspection.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that when centers choose to provide meals or snacks, children three years of age or younger may not be offered foods that are considered to be potential choking hazards.
“Evidence: The children in the Toddler 1 class were observed being served hotdogs cut into small circles for lunch. The children in the class were between the ages of 17 months old-2 years.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 121 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age; and first date of attendance. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s records as required by the standards (the most recent update took place 11/01/2021). 3. The record for Child 4 did not include the following information: allergies and intolerances to medications, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 167 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: verification of age requirement; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there were no references available for review). 2. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: job title; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review). 3. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: job title, date of hire and the name, address and telephone of a person to be notified in an emergency; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review.”
Sep 25, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“Evidence: The violation notice from the most recent inspection, required by the Superintendent to be posted, was not posted on the premises; only the inspection summary was posted.”
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Based on staff interviews, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child’s physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“Evidence: The record for Child 2 had a documented start date of 09/27/2021; there was not a physical examination in the record for Child 2.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care.
“Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of annual training hours for Staff 3. 2. There was no documentation of annual training hours for Staff 4.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that cleaning and sanitizing materials shall not be located above food, food equipment, utensils or single-service articles and shall be stored in areas physically separate from food.
“Evidence: There was a container of Family Guard Disinfectant Spray, an aerosol container of Lysol, a plastic spray bottle labeled ?bleach/water?, a plastic spray bottle labeled ?soap/water?, and a container of disinfecting wipes stored in a cabinet of the Toddler 1 Room on a shelf directly above plastic forks and spoons, Styrofoam plates and napkins.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that injury prevention procedure shall be updated at least annually bason on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services.
“Evidence: The injury prevention procedures were last updated in September 2021; they were not updated in September 2022.”
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Repeat violation
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the minimum requirements for a first aid kit. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain triangular bandages.”
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Repeat violation
“Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The documentation of the monthly emergency evacuation drills did not contain the following information: April 2023- special conditions simulated; May 2023-amount of time to complete the drill and weather conditions; and June 2023- number of staff participating, number of children participating, special conditions simulated, amount of time to complete the drill; weather conditions, and problems encountered.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. 2. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the address was incomplete for the first designated person listed); and first date of attendance. 3. There was not a record available for review for Child 5; Staff 6 stated the record was at an off-site location.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 216 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review). 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review). 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (there was only one reference available for review); and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
Mar 13, 2023: subsidy health and safety inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on document review, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in CPR.
“Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 11/03/2022. Staff 1 does not have a current certification in CPR.”
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Based on document review, the vendor failed to ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current certification in first aid.
“Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 11/03/2022. Staff 1 does not have a current certification in first aid.”
Mar 13, 2023: inspection12 deficiencies
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Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
“Evidence: The record for Child 5 contained a documented first date of attendance of 02/15/2023. There was not an immunization record in the record for Child 5 available for review during the inspection. Child 5 was observed in care during the inspection.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 114 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 02/27/2023. The date on the tuberculosis screening was 03/20/2023. The tuberculosis screening was not completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 12/05/2022. There was not documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening available for review.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment.
“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 11/03/2022. Staff 1 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course as of 03/13/2023. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date 12/05/2022. Staff 5 has not completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course as of 03/13/2023.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“Evidence: Child 3 was observed walking alone down the hallway from the Pre-K Classroom. Child 3 turned right around a corner, walked down the hallway of the Toddler/Infant Rooms, knocked on the door of the Toddler Room to get supplies from the staff in that class. Child 3 was then observed walking back to the Pre-K Classroom. Child 3 was not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff while walking on the Infant/Toddler Class hallway. Child 3 was determined to be 3 years old.”
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Repeat violation
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: Staff 4 was observed wiping a child’s nose and then immediately picking up another child. Staff 4 did not wash their hands after contact with body fluids.”
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Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that a first aid kit shall be wherever children are in care.
“Evidence: Staff 6 transported 2 children to school during the inspection. Staff 6 stated that they took the center first aid kit with them during the transportation of the children to school. During that time there was not a first aid kit at the center.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the minimum requirements for a first aid kit.
“Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain the following items: scissors; adhesive tape; triangular bandages; and first aid instructional manual.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“Evidence: There was not an evacuation drill practiced in 12/2022.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the documentation of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards.
“Evidence: The documentation of the monthly emergency evacuation drills did not contain the following information: identity of the person conducting the drill; method used for notification of the drill; number of staff participating; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 134 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: the first date of attendance. 3. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; and name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there was not an address provided for either designated person).”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 232 words
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: job title; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: date of employment; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: job title; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: job title; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“Evidence: The attendance record for the Infant Class contained documentation that there were 6 children in care during the 03/13/2023 inspection. There were 8 children observed in care during the inspection. The attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”
Oct 11, 2022: inspection9 deficiencies
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia.
“Evidence: Staff 6 stated that the hire date for Staff 4 was 08/02/2021. The employment eligibility letter was dated 01/06/2022.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.
The inspectors’ words, 107 words
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 stated that the hire date for Staff 2 was 08/15/2022. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review. 2. Staff 6 stated that the hire date for Staff 3 was 08/25/2022. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review. 3. Staff 6 stated that the hire date for Staff 4 was 08/02/2021. The findings from a search of the central registry was dated 11/07/2021. 4. Staff 6 stated that the hire date for Staff 5 was 10/11/2021. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 verified that the hire date for Staff 3 was 08/25/2022 and that there was not documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening available for review. 2. The record for Staff 5 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2021. Staff 6 verified that there was not documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening available for review.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or a disposable wipe before and after eating meals or snacks.
“Evidence: The 2 year old class was observed during lunch time. Staff 7 verified that the children do not wash their hands before the meal but do wash hands after the meal.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that sunscreen shall be inaccessible to children under 5 years of age.
“Evidence: There were 3 containers of sunscreen in the cubbies located in the hallway outside of the 2 year old class that were accessible to children.”
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Based on document review and discussion with staff, observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that when centers choose to provide meals the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA are followed and that menus are dated and list any substituted foods.
“Evidence: 1. There were two posted menus; one of the posted menus was not dated and the other posted menu was dated 08/08. Staff 8 stated that the menus were rotated each week and they verified which menu was being that week. 2. The posted menu listed hotdogs, corn, strawberries and milk were to be served on Tuesday. The children were served pepperoni pizza, baked beans, strawberries and milk. The substituted items were not listed on the menu.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 241 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: work phone number of each parent (an employer was list); phone number of the child’s physician; allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation; documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record; and documentation of the required health information. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the address for the first designated person was incomplete); documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record; and documentation of the required health information. 3. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: work phone number of each parent (an employer was list); documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record; and documentation of the required health information. 4. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child’s record; and the first date of attendance. 5. The record for Child 5 did not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there was not an address provided for the first designated person.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 371 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: name, address, job title, and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Staff 6 verified that the information was not in the record. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: name, address, job title, and date of employment and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. Staff 6 verified that the information was not in the record. 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: job title, and date of employment and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. Staff 6 verified that the information was not in the record. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: name, address, job title, and date of employment; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the orientation required by the job position. Staff 6 verified that the information was not in the record. 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: job title, and date of employment and the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Staff 6 verified that the information was not in the record.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are posted on the premises.
“Evidence: The most recent inspection findings were not posted. An Inspection Summary only for the 02/03/2022 inspection was posted, the Violation Notice was not posted. The most recent inspection was conducted on 04/21/2022; there were no findings from this inspection posted.”
Apr 21, 2022: inspection10 deficiencies
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to obtain the findings from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment.
“Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 01/24/2022. There were no findings from the search of the central registry available for review.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: There was can of spray disinfectant on the counter beside of the sink in the Girls Bathroom. The disinfectant was accessible to children.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“Evidence: There were two uncovered electrical outlets in the Toddler Classroom. The uncovered electrical outlets were accessible to children.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles.
“Evidence: There were three separate movable plastic climbing/slide structures on the playground. These three structures were directly on top of grass and did not have resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards under and around the structures to create a fall zone.. The children were observed playing on all three structures during the inspection.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“Evidence: Child 1 was observed coming out of a restroom stall and walking back to their classroom alone. The restroom was out of sight and sound supervision of all staff. The restroom is located down the hallway and around a corner from the classroom and within close proximity to the entrance/exit doors of the center. Child 1 was determined to be 2 years old.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting.
“Evidence: Child 1 was observed coming out of a restroom stall and immediately returning to their classroom. Child 1 did not wash their hands with soap and water after toileting.”
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Based on document review, observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that when centers choose to provide meals the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the USDA are followed and that menus are dated and list any substituted foods.
“Evidence: 1. The posted menu was not dated. 2. The posted menu listed banana and milk for the morning snack for Thursday. A peanut butter sandwich cookie and fruit snacks were served for the morning snack in the Toddler Room. 3. The posted menu listed chicken nuggets, hush puppies, mashed potatoes, fruit and milk for lunch on Thursday. Pizza, corn, peaches and milk were served. 4. Peanut butter sandwich cookies and fruit snacks to do not meet the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirement of the USDA.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 145 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: work phone number of each parent (an employer was list); phone number of the child’s physician; name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the address was incomplete for the first designated person and there was not an address listed for the second designated person); documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity; first date of attendance; and documentation of the required health information. 2. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: work phone number of each parent (an employer was list). 3. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance. 4. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: phone number of the child’s physician.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 173 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: date of employment; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; documentation that the individual possesses orientation; and health information as required by the standards.”
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Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the findings of the most recent inspection of the facility are posted on the premises.
“Evidence: There were no inspection findings posted on the premises of the facility during the inspection.”
Feb 3, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation.
“Evidence: The record for Staff 5 had a documented hire date of 01/24/2022; there was not a sworn statement available for review during the 02/03/2022 inspection.”
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Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contains all of the elements as required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 266 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. The record for Staff 2 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 3. The record for Staff 3 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and health information required by 8VAC20-780-160. 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and health information required by 8VAC20-780-160. 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; and documentation to demonstrate that the individual has the orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240. 6. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: verification of age requirement; name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment; documentation to demonstrate that the individual has the orientation and training required by 8VAC20-780-240; and health information required by 8VAC20-780-160.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Feb 10, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Inspection | 11 violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Inspection | 12 violations cited |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | 9 violations cited |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Feb 3, 2022 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Oct 12, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 63 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?
- 0 complaint inspections 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 13 child care providers in Pittsylvania County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 43.
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 |
|---|---|
| The Learning Tree Daycare LLC This child care provider | 43 |
| Pittsylvania County Community Action- Joseph L. Galloway | 7 |
| Pittsylvania County Community Action-Bethel Baptist Church | 7 |
| Pittsylvania County Community Action - Shiloh | 5 |
| Faith Christian Academy | 1 |
| Little Blessings Child Care, Inc. | 23 |
| Altavista Area YMCA - Gretna | 8 |
| Kid-Konnection Child Development Center | 14 |
| Heritage Academy | 6 |
| Children First Learning Center LLC | 8 |
| Homestead Christian Church | 5 |
| Gwendolyn Averett | 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 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
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Replies
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Paid listing
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