Sparks Adaptive Development Academy
A child day center in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405
515 Pratt Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405. (540) 618-4115.
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The short answer
- 35 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jan 142026 the latest visit on record
- 16 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?
8 inspections on record, the latest on Jan 14, 2026.
35 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
35 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jan 14, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection1 deficiency
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The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe condition.
“The wooden cover on top of a sensory table located on the playground is splintered and cracked.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Nonmedical emergency supplies such as a working battery-operated radio is required in each building used by children.
“There was not a battery-operated radio available in the facility during the inspection.”
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Repeat violation
“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 for Child A, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: The address for one of the two required emergency contacts. The record for Child B, enrolled twenty days, was missing the following required components: The address for two emergency contacts.”
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Repeat violation
“The center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for staff that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff A, employed for one month, was missing the following required components: 1.) One of the two required references to character, reputation, and competency that are checked prior to employment. 2.) Documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
Oct 22, 2024: inspection19 deficiencies
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22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 7/18/2024, were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
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22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for two weeks, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working alone with children.”
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8VAC20-780-130-A
“(Systemic) The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #5, with no enrollment date, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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8VAC20-780-140-A
“(Systemic) 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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5.”
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8VAC20-780-230-B
“Individuals from independent contractors shall be within sight and sound supervision of a staff member. Contractor #1 was alone working with a child in room B. The doors were closed, and they were not in sight of any staff members.”
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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There was a cannister of disinfecting wipes and a bottle of bleach water solution sitting on a shelf in both room A and room B, unlocked, and within reach of children. There was a gallon of bleach, glass cleaner, and multiple disinfectant cleaners on shelves in two bathrooms, unlocked, out of reach of children.”
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8VAC20-780-330-B
“Under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus, a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles must be created. The fall zones on the playground measured to be three feet on one side and 4 and ? feet on the other side when each piece of equipment required at least six feet of a fall zone on all sides. There was less than 3? of resilient surfacing when at least 6? is required in the fall zone.”
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8VAC20-780-340-D
“Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1 and Staff #3, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, were alone with a group of children.”
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8VAC20-780-40-M
“(Systemic) The center is required to keep a current list of all known allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children are present. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The center does not have an allergy list and child #1 has dietary restrictions.”
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8VAC20-780-430-H
“Trampolines may not be used. A child was jumping on a mini trampoline in the office area.”
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8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after eating meals and snacks. Children did not wash their hands after lunch.”
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8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof storage system. Pullups were observed in an open trash can, without a lid, in the bathroom.”
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8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #1 and Staff #3 were observed alone with a group of children and are not certified in CPR or first aid.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“(Repeat Violation) At least two staff members with current first aid and CPR certification shall be on the premises during the center’s operations and whenever children are in care. Only one staff has documentation of current certification in first aid and CPR.”
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8VAC20-780-550-I
“(Repeat Violation) A 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. No emergency numbers were posted.”
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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables are to be sanitized after each use for feeding. Tables were not sanitized after children ate lunch.”
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8VAC20-780-60-A
The inspectors’ words, 175 words
“(Systemic) 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 for Child #1, enrolled for one month, was missing proof of birth, work information, doctor information, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #2, enrolled for 2 months, was missing proof of birth, contact information for the father, contact information for the doctor and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #3, enrolled for one week, was missing contact information for the father. The record for Child #4, was missing the date of enrollment, work phone for mom, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #5 was missing the date of enrollment. The record for Child #6, enrolled for 2 months, was missing proof of birth, doctor phone, and the address for two emergency contacts. The record for Child #7 was missing the date of enrollment, and the name, address and phone number for a second emergency contact.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“(Repeat Violation) (Systemic) Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been working at the center for two weeks, and Staff # 2, who has been working at the center for 2 months, not have two completed reference verifications on file.”
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8VAC20-780-80-A
“(Systemic) For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 11:30 am on 10/22/2024, there were 4 children present in room A, but only 2 were marked present on the attendance record, and 3 children present in room B, but none marked present on an attendance record.”
Jul 18, 2024: inspection12 deficiencies
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22.1-289.035-B-1
“Based on review of three staff/applicant records, it was determined that not all staff had a sworn statement completed prior to employment, as required. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of employment: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”
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8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of three staff records, that not all records contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening at the time of employment, completed within 30 days of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) had a TB test/screening that was dated: 7/17/2024. The record for staff #3 (date of hire: 5/23/2024) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening.”
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8VAC20-780-245-L
“Based on documentation review, there is not at least one staff member on duty that has obtained instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. Evidence: there is no documentation that any staff have daily health observation training.”
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8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all areas outside the center were maintained in a clean and safe condition. Evidence: There was trash and glass outside on the playground. There were multiple nails protruding from the back wooden fence.”
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8VAC20-780-40-I
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for injury prevention, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of injury prevention procedures.”
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8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of procedures for the prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
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8VAC20-780-40-N
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written playground safety procedures that included all information, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of playground safety procedures that included: 1) Provision for active supervision by staff to include positioning of staff in strategic locations, scanning play activities, and circulating among children or 2) Method for maintaining resilient surfacing.”
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8VAC20-780-530-C
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have at least two staff members with current first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: only one staff has documentation of current certification in first aid and CPR.”
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8VAC20-780-550-A
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have a written emergency preparedness plan, as required. Evidence: There was no documentation of an emergency preparedness plan.”
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8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation, the facility did not have emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps posted. Evidence: there was no emergency evacuation maps posted.”
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8VAC20-780-550-I
“Based on observation, the facility did not have a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center posted in a visible place at each telephone, as required. Evidence: no emergency numbers were posted.”
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8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of three staff records, not all records contained all required information. Evidence: The record for staff #1 (date of hire: 6/1/2024) did not have verification of age and orientation trainings. The record for staff #2 (date of hire: 7/16/2024) did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment or verification of age.”
All 8 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Jan 14, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 3 violations cited |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Inspection | 19 violations cited |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | 12 violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Feb 25, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: 2 years 5 months - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 16 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 0 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
Who does the caring?
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Virginia’s search doesn’t show a quality rating.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 87 child care providers in Stafford County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 35.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Sparks Adaptive Development Academy This child care provider | 35 |
| Rappahannock Area YMCA | 5 |
| Children of America Deacon Road | 35 |
| YMCA SACC at Conway Elementary School | 5 |
| YMCA SACC at Ferry Farm Elementary | 3 |
| Cadence Academy Preschool - Fredericksburg | 60 |
| YMCA SACC at Falmouth Elementary School | 7 |
| Mrs. Denise Shields | 3 |
| YMCA SACC at Grafton Village Elementary School | 5 |
| The Merit School of Leeland Station (#31) | 26 |
| Ferry Farm Baptist Church | 0 |
| House of Victory Fredericksburg Church | 14 |
| Dineshia Taylor | 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 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.
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