5 Stone Church
A religious exempt child day center in Powhatan, Virginia 23139
2480 Academy Road, Powhatan, Virginia 23139. (804) 944-6785.
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The short answer
- 20 deficiencies in the last three years
- May 282026 the latest visit on record
- 82 children, its capacity in the state’s list
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?
7 inspections on record, the latest on May 28, 2026.
20 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 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
20 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 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 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
May 28, 2026: inspection10 deficiencies
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Systemic Deficiency Each person in a supervisory position must be certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.
The inspectors’ words, 153 words
“1. Staff # 5, employed for 2 days, did not have a staff health form present at the time of the inspection. Staff #5 was observed working in a classroom with children. 2. Staff #10, employed for 8 months, did not have a staff health form present at the time of the inspection. Staff #10 drives the children to and from school and is alone with the children while on the van. 3. Staff # 12, employed for 21 months, did not have a staff health form present at the time of the inspection. Staff #12 drives the children to and from school and is alone with the children while on the van. 4. Staff #14, employed for over 4 years, did not have a staff health form present at the time of the inspection. Staff #14 is the substitute van driver assigned to drive the children when the permanent driver is out.”
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A person trained and certified in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is required to be present at any other location in which children attending the child day center are present.
The inspectors’ words, 96 words
“1. Staff #10, employed for 8 months, and who transports the children alone in a van to and from school, is not trained or certified in first aid or CPR. 2. Staff #12, employed for 3 years, and who transports the children alone in a van to and from school, is not trained or certified in first aid or CPR. 3. Staff #14, employed for over 4 years, and is the substitute driver assigned to transport the children alone in a van to and from school, is not trained or certified in first aid or CPR.”
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The center is required to establish and implement procedures to ensure that staff and children wash their hands after toileting and diapering.
“Staff #2 was observed changing 2 children’s diapers. Staff #2 did not wash the children’s hands after diapering. Staff #2 wiped the children’s hands with a baby wipe.”
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The center is required to establish and implement procedures to ensure that all children in the center are in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases.
“The record for child #3, age 4 months and enrolled for 2 months, did not contain documentation regarding the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The center did not obtain a completed sworn statement from staff #14. Staff #14 has been employed for over 4 years.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff #5, who has been employed for 2 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #5 was working alone with children.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff #5, who has been employed for 2 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #5 was alone with children.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center is required to request background checks prior to employment from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. For employees hired prior to 07/01/2024, VDOE allowed providers 30 days from the date of employment to submit out-of-state child abuse and neglect.
The inspectors’ words, 127 words
“1. Staff #1, employed for more than 8 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from one state. 2. Staff #6, employed for 4 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state. 3. Staff #10, employed for over 8 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry from one state. 4. Staff #12, employed for 21 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state. 5. Staff #13, employed for 3 years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state. 6. Staff #14, employed for over 4 years, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state.”
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Systemic Deficiency Upon enrollment of a child in a regulated child day program, such child day program shall require information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child.
“5 out of 5 children’s records reviewed did not contain information from the person enrolling the child regarding previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
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Systemic Deficiency For employees hired prior to 07/01/2024, VDOE allowed providers 30 days from the date of employment to request a search of the central registry.
“Staff #14, who has been employed for over 4 years, did not have a central registry search requested.”
Apr 10, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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22.1-289.031-B-2
The inspectors’ words, 98 words
“The facility shall establish and implement a procedure for appropriate supervision of all children in care to ensure safety of children . S1 while placing a child into a highchair in the Infant II classroom, C1, an infant pulled himself up on the mini refrigerator in the same classroom, and ??grabbed the crockpot cord and yanked it down causing hot water to fall onto him?. C1 received 2nd degree burns to his face, neck, and shoulder requiring hospitalization. The crock pot was located on top of a mini refrigerator and the power cord was accessible to the child.”
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22.1-289.031-B-5
“The facility is required to ensure that all areas of the premises accessible to children are free of obvious injury hazards. C1 pulled up on a mini refrigerator located in the Infant II classroom that had a crockpot containing hot water used to warm bottles. C1 grabbed the accessible power cord of the crockpot causing it to spill onto him resulting in 2nd degree burns on the left side of C1?s body.”
Aug 26, 2024: inspection8 deficiencies
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Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure each staff member has been certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision.
“Evidence: The record for S5, employed 09/15/2022 did not contain a Staff Health Record certified by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to stating S5 is free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his/her supervision.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all vehicles must have current vehicle inspections.
“Evidence: Licensing inspector observed an expired inspection sticker on the center’s small bus. The inspection sticker expired 07/2024.”
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22.1-289.031-A-9
“Based on observation the center failed to be in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Evidence: Safe sleep guidelines state to keep soft objects, such as pillows, pillow-like toys, quilts, comforters, mattress toppers, fur-like materials, and loose bedding, such as blankets and nonfitted sheets, away from the infant’s sleep area to reduce the risk of SIDS, suffocation, entrapment/wedging, and strangulation. Two infants in the Infant I room were observed propped in their cribs in Boppy Pillows.”
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22.1-289.031-B-1
“Based on observation, the center did not establish and implement procedures for hand washing by staff and children after diapering. Evidence: A staff member in the Infant I room was observed changing two children’s diapers. After the diaper change the staff member failed to wash the children’s hands.”
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Based on child record review the center failed to establish and implement a procedure to ensure all children in the center are in compliance with immunization provisions.
“Evidence: The records for C2 and C5 did not contain immunizations records.”
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22.1-289.031-B-5
The inspectors’ words, 103 words
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure all areas of the premises accessible to children were free of obvious injury hazards. Evidence: 1. Several areas under the swing sets and teeter totter had exposed bare compacted dirt creating a risk if a child were to fall off the play equipment onto hard dirt without other cushioning material. 2. Multiple electrical outlets in the rooms used by the children were missing the child proof outlet covers creating a shock risk to children. 3. A PVC drainage pipe located in the younger children playground was broken exposing sharp edges creating a skin snag risk.”
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Based on child record review, the center did not ensure that a record contained the required information.
“Evidence: The record for C1 did not document proof of the child’s identity and age within 7 business days of attendance.”
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Based on staff record review, the center did not ensure that staff had documentation of central registry results within 30 days of employment and the Sworn Disclosure Statement on the first day of employment.
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for S1, employed 09/28/2023 did not have results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results of the central registry search for S1 are dated 11/06/2023. 2. The record for S2, employed 04/04/2022 did not have results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment. The results of the central registry search for S2 are dated 07/17/2023. 3. The record for S5, employed 09/15 /2022 did not contain findings of a central registry search. 4. The record for S3, employed 08/05/2024 did not contain a signed Sworn Disclosure Statement.”
Dec 7, 2022: complaint inspection3 deficiencies
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Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure when a group of children receiving care included children from different age brackets, the age of the youngest child in the group was used to determine the staff-to-children ratio that applies to that group.
The inspectors’ words, 106 words
“Evidence: 1. At approximately 10:00am, the licensing inspector observed 17 children with two staff members in one room. The children’s ages ranged from two years to four years of age. 2. Approximately five minutes later, eight children and one staff member went to the Two’s classroom. Nine children remained in the classroom with one staff member. Child #1 remained with the nine children. Child #1 was two years of age. The other eight children were three years or older. 3. A member of management confirmed Child #1 was two years old. 4. The required staff-to -child ratio is one staff member for every eight children present.”
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22.1-289.031-B-1
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not establish and implement procedures for handwashing by staff and children after diapering. Evidence: 1. The licensing inspector observed a staff in the Older Infant room change children’s diapers without washing the staff or children’s hands. 2. The staff member stated hand sanitizer and wipes are used to clean staff and children’s hands after diapering.”
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Based on the review of five children’s records, documentation review and interview, the center did not establish and implement procedures to ensuring that two children in the center were in compliance with the provisions of ? 32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases.
“Evidence: 1. The records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not have documentation of immunizations. 2. Child #1 and Child #2 were present during the inspection. 3. A member of management confirmed this information while the inspector was on site. 4. The parent handbook states a copy of immunization records is required to be obtained prior to attending the center.”
Jul 26, 2022: complaint inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratio of one staff member to every four children (zero to 16 months of age) was maintained.
“Evidence: 1. At 8:15 the licensing inspector observed five infants with one staff member in the far left classroom. 2. A member of management stated the Infant and Toddler teachers should be combined in the mornings to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio for infants.”
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22.1-289.031-A-4
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure three staff in supervisory position were certified by practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/2022), Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) and Staff #5 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain documentation from a practicing physician or physician assistant was free from any disability that would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision.”
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22.1-289.031-B-3
“Based on the review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure there were staff present that have been trained to conduct daily simple health screenings of children. Evidence: Five staff records were reviewed and did not contain documentation of training for daily health screenings. Members of managements stated they typically look of the children that arrive at the center but staff had not been formally training in conducting a daily health screening.”
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22.1-289.031-B-4
“Based on review of five children’s records, the center did not ensure that one child attending the center was in compliance with the provisions of ?32.1-46 regarding the immunization of children against certain diseases. Evidence: The record for Child #4 (start date 06/06/2022) did not contain documentation of immunizations. Members of management stated before children begin attending the center, a registration record, proof of ID, and a copy of the child’s immunization record is required to be obtained.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
The inspectors’ words, 145 words
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter was obtained prior to 1st day of employment for four staff members. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (hire date 07/18/22) and results from a fingerprint-based criminal history has not been obtained. Staff #1 was observed supervising children during the inspection. A member of management stated Staff #1 completed the search but the results have not been received as of 07/26/2022. 2. The record for Staff #2 (hire date 07/05/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 07/18/2022. 3. The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022. 4. The record for Staff #4 (hire date 04/18/2022) contained satisfactory letter based off of a fingerprint-based criminal history dated 04/15/2022.”
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8VAC20-770-40-D-2
“Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain a central registry check by the end of the 30th day of employment for one staff member. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 (hire date 04/04/2022) did not contain findings of central registry check.”
All 7 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| May 28, 2026 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Complaint inspection | 6 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Religious Exempt Child Day Center: Exempt from licensure, expires Mar 20, 2027.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 82 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 4 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 Oct 27, 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 14 child care providers in Powhatan County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 10; this one had 20.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Powhatan United Methodist Church | 1 |
| Laura Baltz | 3 |
| Kidzalat, LLC | 15 |
| Faces of the Future Academy, Inc. | 25 |
| The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School | 8 |
| 5 Stone Church | 1 |
| Melissa Cottone | 0 |
| Apple Seed Academy | 21 |
| 5 Stone Church This child care provider | 20 |
| AppleTree Preschool | 20 |
| May Memorial Baptist Church | 12 |
| Cherry Tree Academy | 20 |
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 27, 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 27, 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 27, 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 Oct 27, 2026.
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