Kids & Company LLC
A child day center in Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151
255 Orchard Avenue, Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151. (540) 243-5061.
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The short answer
- 42 deficiencies in the last three years
- Sep 242026 the latest visit on record
- 40 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?
12 inspections on record, the latest on Sep 24, 2026.
42 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
42 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 | 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Sep 24, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection8 deficiencies
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Systemic violation
“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. The immunization record for Child 3 was obtained nine days after the child’s first day of attendance. The immunization record for Child 5 was obtained nine days after the child’s first day of attendance.”
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Repeat violation/systemic violation
“An updated tuberculosis screening shall be obtained at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. The updated tuberculosis screening for Staff 2 is more than two months overdue. The updated tuberculosis screening for Staff 5 is more than nine months overdue.”
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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 4, employed for two weeks and was working during the inspection, has not completed orientation training.”
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A nonabsorbent surface for diapering shall be used.
“The diapering surface in Classroom 2 has multiple tears exposing the absorbent pad of the surface.”
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Over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product.
“Over-the-counter Skin Products 1, 2, and 3 were kept beyond the expiration date.”
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The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“An evacuation drill was not conducted in August 2026.”
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Repeat violation/systemic violation
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that shall contain the information required by the standards. The records for Child 1 and Child 4 did not contain all of the required information.”
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Repeat violation/systemic violation
“The record for each staff person shall be kept and contain the information required by the standards. The record for Staff 4 did not contain all of the required information.”
Apr 20, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection13 deficiencies
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Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The national criminal background check for Staff 1 was completed 10 days after the date of employment.”
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Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of employment.
“The TB screening for Staff 2 was dated 15 days after employment. The TB screening for Staff 2 was dated more than one month after employment.”
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A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening.
“The TB screening for Staff 3 was overdue by 3 months.”
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Orientation training shall include the prevention of shaken baby syndrome, including procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.
“The orientation training provided to Staff 2 did not include procedures to cope with crying babies or distraught children.”
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Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually.
“Staff 3, who has been employed for more than two years, did not obtain the required 16 hours of annual training in 2025. Staff 5, who has been employed for more than two years, did not obtain the required 16 hours of annual training in 2025.”
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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 Classroom 1, that contained cleaning materials, was unlocked.”
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Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“Child 4 (age 8 months) was sleeping in a crib in the far left corner of Classroom 1, the crib was positioned in a way that did not allow Staff 2 to maintain sight and sound supervision of Child 4 when tending to the children on the other side of the classroom.”
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The center shall develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.
“The center’s most recent written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome does not include coping with crying babies.”
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There shall be no more than one inch between the mattress and the crib.
“There was approximately 3 inches of space between the mattress and the crib at each of the four corners of the mattress of the crib utilized by Child 4 (age 8 months).”
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Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year.
“The shelter in place procedures were only practiced once in 2025.”
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Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually.
“The lockdown procedures were not practiced in 2025.”
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The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the information required by the standards.
“The records for Child 1, Child 2 and Child 5 did not contain all of the information required by the standards.”
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Repeat violation
“Staff records shall contain all of the information required by the standards. The records for Staff 1, Staff 2 and Staff 3 did not contain all of the information required by the standards.”
Oct 22, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
“The molding at the base of the wall in the women’s restroom is peeling off. The paint on the stalls in the men’s restroom is peeling and the stall walls are rusting. There is a loose floorboard in Classroom 3.”
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Pillows when used shall be assigned for individual use and covered with a pillow cases.
“There was a child using an uncovered pillow during rest time in Classroom 3.”
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Repeat violation
“Staff records shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. The record for Staff 1 and Staff 2 did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education and experience required by the job position.”
Apr 29, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff 3, who has been employed for more than one month, did not have a central registry search requested.”
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Pillows shall not be used by children under two years of age.
“Multiple children in all three classrooms, ranging in age from 12 months to 23 months, were sleeping on rest mats with built in pillows.”
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Repeat violation
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff 3, who has been employed for more than one month, did not have any completed reference verifications on file.”
Nov 12, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years.
“The immunization records for Child 1 (7 months), who has been attending for 5 months, were not updated once every six months. The immunization records for Child 4 (15 months), who has been attending for 10 months, were not updated once every six months. The immunization records for Child 5 (23 months), who has been attending for 8 months, were not updated once every six months.”
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In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“There were 3 uncovered electrical outlets in area used by children ages 2 years-4 years.”
May 6, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers.
“Evidence: There was an uncovered electrical outlet in the Caterpillars and Busy Bee’s classroom.”
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Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that restrooms shall be equipped with soap, toilet paper, and disposable towels or an air dryer within reach of children.
“Evidence: 1. The soap and toilet paper in the boy’s restroom were on top of the stall and were not within reach of children. 2. The soap in the women’s restroom was on top of the stall and were not within reach of children.”
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Based on observations and record review, the center did not ensure that in each group of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.
The inspectors’ words, 101 words
“Evidence: 1. Staff 1 and Staff 2 were the only two staff members supervising the Caterpillars Classroom during the 05/06/2024 inspection. Staff 1 and Staff 2 do not qualify as a program lead or a program director. 2. Staff 3 was the only staff member supervising the Busy Bees Classroom during the 05/06/2024 inspection. Staff 3 does not qualify as a program lead or a program director. 3. Staff 5 was the only staff member supervising the group of children in the Butterflies? Classroom during the 05/06/2024 inspection. Staff 5 does not qualify as a program lead or a program director.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing.
“Evidence: The diaper changing pad in the Caterpillars Class had multiple cuts/tears in the surface that exposed the absorbent surface.”
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Based on observation, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“Evidence: There was not an evacuation drill practiced in March 2024 or April 2024.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 116 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; chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 2. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.”
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Repeat violation
The inspectors’ words, 277 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 check, and the second telephone reference check did not include a signature of the person making the call). 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 were no reference checks in the record); and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. 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 (the telephone reference checks did not include a signature of person making calls). 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: job title; date of employment and; documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment (the telephone reference checks did not include a signature of person making calls). 5. The record for Staff 5 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 (the telephone reference checks did not include a date or the signature of person making calls).”
Feb 21, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on document review and staff interviews, 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: 1. Staff 6 verified that the hire date for Staff 2 was 02/20/2024. There was not an employment eligibility letter available for review during the 02/21/2024 inspection. Staff 2 was observed working during the 02/21/2024 inspection. 2. Staff 6 verified that the hire date for Staff 4 was 12/10/2023. The employment eligibility letter was dated 12/15/2024.”
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Based on record review, 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: 1. Staff 6 verified that the hire date for Staff 2 was 02/20/2024. The sworn statement in the record for Staff 2 was not dated. 2. Staff 6 verified that the hire date for Staff 4 was 12/10/2023. The sworn statement in the record for Staff 4 was dated 12/18/2023.”
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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: Staff 6 verified that the first date of attendance for Child 2 was 01/03/2024; the immunization record for Child 2 was dated 01/23/2024.”
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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.
The inspectors’ words, 149 words
“Evidence: 1. Staff 6 verified the hire date for Staff 1 was 02/08/2024; the record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation that Staff 1 has completed orientation training. Staff 1 was observed working during the 02/21/2024 inspection. 2. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 12/13/2023. The record for Staff 3 did not contain documentation that Staff 3 has completed orientation training. Staff 3 was observed working during the 02/21/2024 inspection. 3. Staff 6 verified the hire date for Staff 4 was 02/10/2024; the record for Staff 4 did not contain documentation that Staff 4 has completed orientation training. Staff 4 was observed working during the 02/21/2024 inspection. 4. Staff 6 verified the hire date for Staff 5was 01/29/2024; the record for Staff 5 did not contain documentation that Staff 5 has completed orientation training. Staff 5 was observed working during the 02/21/2024 inspection.”
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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.
The inspectors’ words, 306 words
“Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there was no addresses provided for the first designated person); chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed; and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level; and first date of attendance. 3. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: previous child day care and schools attended by the child; and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 4. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there were no addresses provided for either designated person); chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; and the name of any additional programs or schools that the child is concurrently attending and the grade or class level. 5. 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 chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed.”
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Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that staff records contain all of the elements required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 232 words
“Evidence: 1.The record for Staff 1 did not contain the following information: job title; date of employment; and 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: job title; 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 education, certification and experience required by the job position. 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 (the telephone reference check did not include the date of contact; and signature of person making call). 4. The record for Staff 4 did not contain the following information: job title; date of employment 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 check and the telephone reference check did not include signature of person making call). 5. The record for Staff 5 did not contain the following information: job title; date of employment; and documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment.”
Oct 23, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on staff interviews and document review, the center failed to develop a written policy and procedures that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members.
“Evidence: There were no written policies or procedures developed to ensure that children receive care by consistent staff or team of staff members.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to develop written plans for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.
“Evidence: The written plans for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome did not include information regarding coping with crying babies.”
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Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that the required nonmedical emergency supplies are at the center.
“Evidence: There was not a working battery-operated radio on site during the inspection.”
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Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the emergency preparedness plan shall contain all of the procedural components as required by the standards.
The inspectors’ words, 330 words
“Evidence: 1. The procedures for emergencies did into include the following information: Establishment of the center emergency officer and back-up officer to include 24-hour contact telephone number for each; notification of local authorities, such as fire and rescue, law enforcement, emergency medical services, poison control, health department, and parents and local media; and the availability and primary use of communication tools. 2. The evacuation procedures did not include the following information: methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans, emergency contact information for staff, and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site; and accommodations or special instructions for infants, toddlers and children with special needs to ensure their safety during evacuation or relocation. 3. The shelter-in-place procedure did not include the following information: primary and secondary means of access and egress; securing of essential documents, including attendance records, parent contact information for staff and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site; methods to ensure any health care needs to include medications and care plans, emergency contact information for staff, and supplies are taken to the assembly point or relocation site; accommodations or special instructions for infants, toddlers and children with special needs to ensure their safety during shelter-in-place; and procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child. 4. The lockdown procedures did not include the following information: facility containment procedures, such as closing of fire doors or other barriers, scenario applicability, assembly points, and methods to account for all children at their safe locations; accommodations or special instructions for infants, toddlers and children with special needs to ensure their safety during evacuation or relocation; and procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child. 5. The emergency preparedness plans did not include information regarding the continuity of operations to ensure that essential functions are maintained during an emergency.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Sep 24, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 8 violations cited |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 13 violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Inspection | 2 violations cited |
| May 6, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| May 6, 2024 | Inspection | 7 violations cited |
| Feb 21, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Oct 23, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires May 26, 2028.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 1 month - 8 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 40 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?
- 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 2, 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 26 child care providers in Franklin County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7; this one had 42.
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 |
|---|---|
| Kids & Company LLC This child care provider | 42 |
| Mrs. Brenda Vaden | 3 |
| STEP Inc.- Rocky Mount | 14 |
| Franklin County YMCA - Preschool | 9 |
| Rocky Mount United Methodist Church | Not given |
| Great Commission Garden of Prayer Church, Inc. | 13 |
| Henry Fork Service Center | 3 |
| Franklin County YMCA - School-Age | 12 |
| Kids Clubhouse Learning Center LLC | 11 |
| Ms. Sonnia Jones | 4 |
| Holly King | 13 |
| Kids Clubhouse Learning Center LLC- Diamond Ave. | 7 |
| Franklin County YMCA - Sontag | 25 |
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.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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