Tiffany’s Learning Center LLC
A child day center in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407
12140 Amos Lane, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407. (540) 845-1829.
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The short answer
- 41 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jun 32026 the latest visit on record
- 100 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?
30 inspections on record, the latest on Jun 3, 2026.
41 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
38 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jun 3, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection3 deficiencies
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During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them.
“On 06/03/26, Staff #4 transported and supervised eight children during a field trip approximately 10 minutes from the center. An additional staff member was not immediately available at the off-site location for approximately 50 minutes. Staff #5 arrived approximately 50 minutes after Staff #4 and the children arrived at the field trip destination.”
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There shall be at least two staff members who have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid present on fieldtrips and wherever children are in care.
“On 06/03/26, Staff #4 and eight children participated in a field trip approximately 10 minutes from the center. Staff #4 was the only staff member present at the off-site location who held current CPR and first aid certification. A second staff member with the required certifications arrived approximately 50 minuets later.”
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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 #1 was diagnosed with a food allergy over two months ago and did not have a written care plan in their file.”
Sep 22, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Repeat Violation Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“On the infant playground, a nut was found on the floor that was used to tighten the post of the fence, causing the post and the fence to be unstable.”
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In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.
“Staff #6, the only staff present in classroom #6, did not have written documentation on file that they met program leader qualifications.”
Jun 10, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The search of the central registry for Staff #5 was requested 21 days after their first day of employment.”
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(Repeat Violation) The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years.
“Staff #3, employed for more than ten months, did not have documentation of requesting a sex offender registry check or a central registry check from one state.”
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(Repeat Violation) Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance.
“The physical examination in the record of Child #4 was completed more than three months after the first day of attendance.”
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If the child has had a physical examination prior to attendance, it shall be within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age.
“The physical examination in the record of Child #2 was completed more than 19 months prior to attendance. The child was 4 years old at the time of attendance.”
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(Repeat Violation) The Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment.
“The record of Staff #1, who has been employed for more than three months, did not contain documentation that the staff has completed the DOE-sponsored orientation course to date.”
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The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“Peeling paint was observed in the hallway where children stand in line to use the bathroom.”
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Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.
“The record of Child #5, who has been enrolled for 15 months, did not have annual confirmation that the required information in the child’s record is up to date.”
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The center did not maintain the required information for each staff person.
“The record of Staff #1, who was identified as a program leader, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the staff member possessed the education required by the job position. Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for more than three months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff #2, who has been employed for more than a month, was missing one reference.”
Mar 10, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children other than infants during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges.
“On 03/26/25, in the preschool classroom, there were three children sleeping on mats without a bottom cover or without a one-piece covering open on three edges.”
Jan 21, 2025: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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(Repeat Violation) The center is to maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries that contains all of the required information.
“An injury report dated 08/22/2024 was missing any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
Jan 16, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Staff shall provide awake infants not playing on the floor or ground a change in play space at least every 30 minutes or more often as determined by the individual infant’s needs.
“On 01/15/2025, Child #2 (10-month-old) was observed in the same play space, a bouncer seat, for over an hour.”
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(Repeat Violation) Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #1 did not wash hands before or after changing children’s diapers in the infant room.
“Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before feeding or helping children with feeding. Staff #1 did not wash hands before feeding a bottle to a child. Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff #1 changed children’s diapers in the infant room and did not wash the children’s hands with soap and water.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“(Repeat Violation) The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #1 did not clean or sanitize the diapering surface after each use.”
Dec 17, 2024: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration.
“The CPR certification in the record of Staff #4, who has been employed for five months and works directly with children, does not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
Dec 17, 2024: 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 #5, employed for more than four months, did not have documentation of requesting a criminal history check from one state. The request of the central registry for that state was dated three months after the date of employment. The out-of-state background checks must be requested prior to employment.”
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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.
“The TB in the record of Staff #4 was dated 36 days prior to the date of employment.”
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Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of employment.
“Staff #3 completed the course four months late.”
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Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal.
“The foot-operated trashcan in the diapering area used in the Infant classroom was broken. The trashcan could not be opened with the foot portion and staff had to touch the lid in order to dispose of soiled diapers.”
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Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.
“The record of Child #1 (enrolled for six months) and the record of Child #2 (enrolled for 18 months) were missing the address of the two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
May 30, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain a physical examination for children within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child C, with a start date of 3/6/23, was dated 8/18/23. The physical on record for Child E, with a start date of 4/26/23, was dated 11/21/23.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevented access by children. Evidence: On 5/30/24 a container of disinfectant wipes was observed in a open bin next to the changing table in the toddler classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that children’s hands were washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: On 5/30/24 the two-year-old class was observed transitioning from playing with blocks to snack time without washing hands or using disposable wipes.”
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8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on review of 10 medications and authorizations, the center did not obtain written authorization from a parent to administer a medication. Evidence: There was no written authorization from the parent of Child F to administer a nonprescription medication that was observed onsite on 5/30/24.”
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8VAC20-780-510-P
The inspectors’ words, 112 words
“Based on review of 10 medications and authorizations, the center did not ensure that when an authorization for medication expired, that parents were notified that the medication needed to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization; and that medications that were not picked up by the parent within 14 days were disposed of by the center. Evidence: 1. The parent and doctor long-term authorization for an emergency medication for Child F expired on 8/12/23. The emergency medication was observed onsite on 5/30/24. 2. The parent long-term authorization for a second emergency medication for Child F expired on 3/21/24. The emergency medication was observed onsite on 5/30/24.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that tables were sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: On 5/30/24 the two-year-old class was observed transitioning from playing to snack and the tables were not sanitized before the children were served snack.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, a written record of daily attendance was maintained that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: At approximately 10:24am on 5/30/24, 14 children were observed in the PreK classroom. The attendance in the center’s app contained documentation of 13 children present. Staff reported that the 14th child had arrived at approximately 9:24am.”
Dec 14, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-200-A
“Based on interview, the center did not have a qualified program director or a qualified back-up program director who met one of the director qualifications who was on site at least 50% of the center’s hours of operation. Evidence: Staff #2 is being referred to as the Director by the center, but the staff does not meet the director qualifications at this time.”
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8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not provide annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The most recent health inspection provided from the center was dated 11/30/22 and the owner confirmed that was the most recent completed health inspection.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
The inspectors’ words, 154 words
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on review of 12 medications and medication authorization forms, the center did not follow the policy for administration of medication in that the duration of the parent’s authorization shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days, or long-term medication authorization may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. Evidence: 1. One medication authorization form from the parent of Child A was dated 9/26/23. The doctor’s authorization was documented as expiring on 10/31/23. Without the extended authorization from the doctor, the parent’s authorization was also expired. The medication authorization form for a second medication for Child A was dated 10/27/22 by the parent and 10/31/22 by the doctor and the authorization was documented as expiring on 10/31/23. 2. Three medication authorization forms from the parent of Child C did not contain dates that the forms were signed by the parent, in order to determine duration of authorization.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that in each classroom or area where children are present, at least one staff member had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: Staff #1 currently drives the center van to take children to and from public school. Staff #1 does not have current certification in CPR.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that in each classroom or area where children are present, at least one staff member had current certification in first aid. Evidence: Staff #1 currently drives the center van to take children to and from public school. Staff #1 does not have current certification in first aid.”
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8VAC20-780-560-F
The inspectors’ words, 118 words
“Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that when they provide meals or snacks, that they followed the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: Snack served to some classes on 12/14/23 consisted of a banana and water. On the menu for December, water was listed as the second component of a snack 15 times. The USDA does not recognize water as a component for snacks and requires two other components when water is served. Fruit snacks were also listed as a component for snack and fruit snacks are not considered a credible component by the USDA.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation and review of documentation, the center did not ensure that a written record of attendance that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred was maintained for each group of children. Evidence: On 12/14/23 at approximately 9:37am, there were 10 children in care in the ?Threes? classroom. The written attendance did not contain documentation of any children in care and the online attendance contained documentation of only six children in care.”
Nov 29, 2023: complaint inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-550-P
The inspectors’ words, 133 words
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries were made the day of occurrence and included the following: 1. Date and time of injury; 2. Name of injured child; 3. Type and circumstance of the injury; 4. Staff present and treatment; 5. Date and time when parents were notified; 6. Any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; 7. Staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and 8. Documentation on how parent was notified. Evidence: Interview revealed that prior to October 18, 2023, when an injury occurred at the center, staff would send a message through their app to notify parents of an injury. There was no written record kept that contained the required documentation.”
Nov 17, 2023: complaint inspection2 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, children’s records were not made available to a parent on request, unless otherwise ordered by the court. Evidence: On 11/13/23, the parent of two enrolled children requested copies of the two children’s records from the center, and provided a court order to show they were entitled to the documentation. The center refused to give the parent copies of the records.”
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8VAC20-780-80-B-2
The inspectors’ words, 108 words
“Based on interview, the center did not inform the department’s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurred while the child was under the supervision of the center and required outside medical attention. Evidence: Interview revealed that on October 5, 2023, at approximately 8:30am, Child A, a two-year-old, tripped and hit their forehead on a table, leaving a large lump and bruise. The center called the child’s parent at approximately 8:39am and the child was taken to the emergency room for evaluation. The center did not report the injury requiring outside medical treatment to the department.”
Aug 10, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
The inspectors’ words, 130 words
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of 12 staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry ( CPS ) for staff members within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 2/6/23, did not contain documentation of a CPS check. The record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 2/13/23, did not contain documentation of a CPS check. The record for Staff #8, with an employment date of 4/18/23, did not contain documentation of a CPS check. The record for Staff #11, with an employment date of 5/4/23, did not contain documentation of a CPS check. The record for Staff #12, with an employment date of 7/10/23, did not contain documentation of a CPS check.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“(Repeat Violation) Based on review of 12 staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment or prior to contact with children. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff #12, with an employment date of 7/10/23, was dated 7/25/23.”
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8VAC20-780-350-C
The inspectors’ words, 108 words
“(Repeat Violation) Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when children were in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group applied to the entire group. Evidence: 1. On 8/10/23 at approximately 10:00am, five children were observed with one staff in the ?Ones? classroom. The youngest child in the group was 13-months-old and required a staff to child ratio of 1:4. 2. On 8/10/23 at approximately 10:05am, 16 children were observed with three staff in the ?Twos? classroom. The youngest child in the group was not yet two-years-old, and required a staff to child ratio of 1:5.”
May 22, 2023: inspection12 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that documents required by the Superintendent were posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: On 5/22/23 the most recent inspection was not posted on the licensed premises.”
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22.1-289.035-B-2
The inspectors’ words, 104 words
“Based on review of 11 staff records, the center did not ensure that the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history check were obtained prior to employment for four staff. Evidence: The record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 5/4/23, did not contain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history check. The fingerprints on record for Staff #1, with an employment date of 4/3/23, were dated 4/18/23. The fingerprints on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 4/18/23, were dated 4/20/23. The fingerprints on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 3/18/23, were dated 3/21/23.”
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22.1-289.035-B-4
The inspectors’ words, 175 words
“Based on review of five staff records and interview, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check or sex offender registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the past five years prior to employment, or the results of a central registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the past five years within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #1, with an employment date of 4/3/23, contained documentation that the staff member had lived in the state of West Virginia within the past five years. There was no documentation of a sex offender registry check or a central registry check from West Virginia on record for Staff #1. The record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 5/4/23, contained documentation that the staff member had lived in the state of Illinois within the past five years. There was no documentation of a criminal history record check or central registry check from Illinois on record for Staff #5.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
The inspectors’ words, 121 words
“Based on review of 11 staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry for eight staff within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for Staff #1, with an employment date of 4/3/23; Staff #2, with an employment date of 4/18/23; Staff #6, with an employment date of 3/6/23; Staff #7, with an employment date of 2/6/23; Staff #8, with an employment date of 2/13/23; Staff #9, with an employment date of 1/20/23; and Staff #11, with an employment date of 2/5/23 did not contain documentation of the results of a central registry check. The central registry check results on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 3/18/23, were dated 5/3/23.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of five child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination for each child by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child C, with a start date of 3/23/23, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test or screening for staff at the time of employment or prior to contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff #2 contained documentation of a start date of 4/18/23. The TB test on record for Staff #2 was dated 5/17/23. The record for Staff #5 contained documentation of a start date of 5/4/23. The TB test on record for Staff #5 was dated 5/8/23.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method. Evidence: On 5/22/23, two containers of disinfecting wipes were observed on a high, open shelf in the three-year-old classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that when children were in ongoing mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group applied to the entire group. Evidence: On 5/22/23, two staff were observed supervising 16 children in the two-year-old classroom. There were four children present in the classroom who will not turn two-years-old until July and August 2023. With these children present in the classroom, the required ratio was one staff to five children.”
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8VAC20-780-440-G
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that cribs were used for children under 12 months of age. Evidence: On 5/22/23 a child who was reported to be 10-months-old was observed sleeping on a cot in the infant classroom.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that staff washed their hands with soap and running water after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: On 5/22/23, in the two-year-old classroom, staff were observed wiping children’s noses with tissue and then using hand sanitizer, but not washing hands with soap and running water.”
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8VAC20-780-510-E
The inspectors’ words, 93 words
“Based on review of medication, medication authorizations, and interview, the center did not follow the policy for administration of medication in that the duration of the parent’s authorization shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days and long-term medication authorization may be allowed with written authorization from the child’s physician and parent. Evidence: A sample of eight medications and authorizations were reviewed on 5/22/23. Of the eight medications and authorizations, five authorizations were expired as the parent authorization was beyond the 10 days and there was no written physician authorization on record.”
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8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The drill log did not contain documentation of a drill conducted in April 2023.”
Mar 14, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history record check prior to employment for four staff. Evidence: 1. The fingerprints on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 2/6/23, were dated 2/27/23; the fingerprints on record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 8/1/22, were dated 8/22/22. 2. There were no fingerprints on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 2/13/23; and Staff #6, with an employment date of 2/5/23.”
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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
The inspectors’ words, 94 words
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry ( CPS ) within 30 days of employment for five staff members. Evidence: 1. There were no CPS results on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 2/6/23; Staff #3, with an employment date of 2/13/23; Staff #4, with an employment date of 1/20/23; and Staff #6, with an employment date of 2/5/23. 2. The CPS results on record for Staff #5, with an employment date of 8/1/22, were dated 10/17/22.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
The inspectors’ words, 111 words
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #6, with an employment date of 2/5/23, did not contain documentation of a TB screening. 2. The TB test on record for Staff #2, with an employment date of 2/6/23, was dated 2/10/23; the TB test on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 2/13/23, was dated 3/2/23; and the TB test on record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 1/20/23, was dated 3/2/23.”
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8VAC20-780-240-I
The inspectors’ words, 91 words
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not ensure that documentation of orientation training was kept by the center in a manner that allowed for identification by individual staff member, was considered part of the staff member’s record, and included: 1. Name of staff; 2. Training topics; 3. Training delivery method; 3. The entity or individual who provided the training; and the date of the training. Evidence: There was no documentation of orientation training on record for Staff #1, Staff #2, Staff #3, Staff #4, or Staff #5.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
The inspectors’ words, 95 words
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that disposable diapers were disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: The trash cans in the Infant/Toddler diaper changing area and the hallway bathroom for children two-years-old and older were not foot-operated and required that the staff member touched the trashcan with their hand or the soiled diaper in order to dispose of it.”
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8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that bottles were not used while a child was in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: On 3/14/23 at approximately 10:50am, a 13-month-old infant was observed sleeping on their cot with a bottle in their mouth.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of documentation, the center did not ensure that for each group of children, a record of attendance was maintained that documented the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurred. Evidence: On 3/14/23 at approximately 11:26am the attendance record in the School Age class contained documentation of three children present. There were five children present at the time.”
Dec 7, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that areas of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The fence separating the large playground from the small playground had openings that allowed a small torso template (3-1/2 inch by 6-1/4 inch rectangle) to fit through but not a large head template (9 inch circle) to fit through, which presented a head entrapment hazard.”
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8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the first aid kit did not include all of the required items. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include triangular bandages or a thermometer.”
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8VAC20-780-540-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not obtain all of the required nonmedical emergency supplies. Evidence: The managers reported that there was neither a working, battery-operated flashlight nor a working, battery-operated radio available at the center.”
All 30 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Jan 10, 2024 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| May 22, 2023 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 22, 2023 | Inspection | 12 violations cited |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Dec 7, 2022 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 7, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 100 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 10 complaint inspections on record.
- 3 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 Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Date | What | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Reported/Valid. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. Virginia’s finding: Not Reported/Found. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Complaint | Allegation: Records. 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 66 child care providers in Spotsylvania County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 41.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Tiffany’s Learning Center LLC This child care provider | 41 |
| The Merit School at The Castle (#9) | 25 |
| Learning Paths Academy at Leavells (#8) | 13 |
| Salem Village Academy | 5 |
| Rappahannock Area Young Men’s Christian Association-Smith Statio | 17 |
| Children of America Salem Church, LLC | 4 |
| Ms. Tamara Gilchrist | 12 |
| Madelaine Cuello | 14 |
| Creative Childcare Center | 17 |
| Resurrection Lutheran Church | 0 |
| The Merit School of Southpoint (#45) | 14 |
| Tiny Toes Creative Learning Center | 46 |
| Ms. Lisa Ernest | 0 |
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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 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 2, 2026.
From the provider
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Replies
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Paid listing
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