Beary Fun Daycare & Preschool LLC
A child day center in Ruther Glen, Virginia 22546
17470 Center Drive, Unit 4-A, Ruther Glen, Virginia 22546. (804) 650-0675.
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The short answer
- 33 deficiencies in the last three years
- Aug 242026 the latest visit on record
- 38 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?
11 inspections on record, the latest on Aug 24, 2026.
33 violations cited in the last three years.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
When those deficiencies happened
33 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. The last 3 years, to Oct 30, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in its source’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the level its source gave it.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
Aug 24, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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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.
“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry from one state for staff #1, who has been employed for one month and was working with children at the time of the inspection.”
May 29, 2026: subsidy health and safety inspection17 deficiencies
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Systemic Deficiency The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff #2. employed for 2 days, and who was working in a classroom alone with children, did not have a completed sworn statement.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“Staff #2, who had been employed for 2 days, did not have a completed national criminal background check. Staff #2 was observed working alone in a classroom with children.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“1. Staff #1, who has been employed for 1 month, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working alone with children. 2. Staff #2, who had been employed for 2 days, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #2 was working alone with children. 3. Staff #3, who has been employed for 1 month, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #3 was working alone with children.”
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Systemic Deficiency The center is required to request background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to the employee’s first day of employment.
“The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or criminal history check from one state for staff #1 who has been employed for 1 month and was working alone in a classroom with children at the time of the inspection.”
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Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department.
“The immunization record for child #3 was not signed.”
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Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children.
“Staff #4, employed for 1 month, did not submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff #4 was working in a classroom with children.”
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Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and have the required experience.
“Staff #4, who is identified as a program leader, and who was alone in a classroom, did not provide documentation of high school program completion or the equivalent.”
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Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children.
“Staff #2 did not complete orientation training and was working alone with children.”
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Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Multiple children were observed alone and unsupervised going through the kitchen to go to the restroom. There was an unlocked low cabinet in the kitchen that contained carpet cleaner labeled “hazardous” and “keep out of reach of children”. There was a can of disinfectant spray on a shelf above the sink. The can was labeled “caution” and “keep out of reach of children”.”
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Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
“Throughout the observation multiple children under the age of 10 were observed leaving the classroom alone and unsupervised to go to the restroom which is located down a hallway. The children were observed going through the kitchen to gain access to the restroom. Staff were not within actual sight and sound supervision of the children.”
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The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia.
“The center obtained proof of the identity and age for child #1 during the inspection, which was 2 months after enrollment.”
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Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water before and after eating meals or snacks. Staff shall wash their hands before feeding or helping children with feeding and before preparing or serving food or beverages.
“Staff did not wash their hands before feeding lunch or helping children with feeding lunch. Children’s hands were not washed before or after eating lunch.”
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When a child’s clothing or diaper becomes wet or soiled, the child shall be cleaned and changed immediately.
“During the 4 hour duration of the inspection no children were observed having their diapers changed. Staff stated that the last confirmed diaper changes occurred at 8am. Multiple children in classroom #1, youngest child 19 months, had diapers that were visibly full with urine.”
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Systemic Deficiency At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid.
“1. Staff #1 was alone with a group of 4 children, youngest child 19 months. Staff #1 is not certified in CPR or First Aid. 2. Staff #2 was alone with a group of 5 children, youngest child two-years-old. Staff #2 is not certified in CPR or First Aid. 3. Staff # 4 was alone with a group of 7 children, youngest child three-years-old. Staff #4 is not certified in CPR or First Aid.”
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When centers choose to provide meals or snacks they shall follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the child and adult care food program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
“The most recent nutritional requirements of the child and adult food program of the USDA requires that all five components be served for lunch. Lunch consisted of a chicken patty, fruit, and milk. A vegetable and a grain were needed.”
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No child shall be allowed to drink or eat while walking around.
“Child #2, 22 months old, was observed walking around while drinking a sippy cup.”
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Systemic Deficiency Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment.
“1. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed references on file. 2. Staff #2, who was actively working at the center for 2 days, did not have any completed references on file. 3. Staff #4, who has been actively working at the center for 1 month, did not have any completed references on file.”
Oct 29, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Repeat 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 inspectors’ words, 100 words
“1. Child #2, who has been attending for 6 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. 2. Child #3, who has been attending for 6 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. 3. Child #8, who has been attending for 7 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. 4. Child #11, who has been attending for 4 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file. 5. Child #12, who has been attending for 7 weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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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 inspectors’ words, 114 words
“1. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for 6 weeks. 2. There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for 6 weeks. 3. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for 10 weeks. 4. There was no physical examination in the record of child #8, who had been enrolled for 7 weeks. 5. There was no physical examination in the record of child #10, who had been enrolled for 4 months. 6. There was no physical examination in the record of child #12, who had been enrolled for 7 weeks.”
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Nonprescription medication shall be in the original container with the direction label attached.
“Nonprescription medication was on site for child #14. The medication was not in the original container with the direction label attached.”
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Repeat Violation When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.
“Medication for child #15 was on site, but the medication authorization expired 61 days ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
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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 inspectors’ words, 160 words
“1. The record for child #1, enrolled for 3 months, did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. The record for child #8 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #8 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 3. The record for child #10 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 4. The record for child #12 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #12 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
Sep 24, 2025: inspection10 deficiencies
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The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.
“The findings from the most recent inspection, dated 05/13/2025, were not posted.”
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The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead.
“The program did not have evidence of a testing plan submitted to VDH.”
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The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center.
“Child #4, who was present, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
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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 posted allergy list was not dated.”
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The licensee did not ensure medication shall be given only with written authorization from the parent.
“Medication for child #7 was on site. The medication authorization expired 13 days ago. The medication was administered once after the authorization expired.”
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When an authorization for medication expires, the facility shall notify parents that the medication must be picked up within 14 days of the authorization expiring or that a new authorization should be completed. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center by either dissolving the medication down the sink or flushing it down the toilet.
“Medication for child #6 was on site, but the medication authorization expired 15 days ago. The authorization had not been renewed and the medication was not returned or disposed of as required.”
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The center is required to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill.
“The center did not implement a practice evacuation drill in August 2025.”
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Systemic Deficiency Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information.
The inspectors’ words, 181 words
“1. The record for child #1 did not contain the first date of attendance. 2. The record for child #2 did not contain the first date of attendance. 3. The record for child #3 did not contain the first date of attendance. The record for child #3 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #3 did not contain the names of persons authorized to pick up the child. 4. The record for child #4 did not contain the first date of attendance. The record for child #4 did not contain the name and phone number of the child’s physician. The record for child #4 did not contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #4 did not contain the names of persons authorized to pick up the child. 5. The record for child #5 did not contain the first date of attendance.”
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Systemic Deficiency Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains the required information.
“1. 5 out of 5 staff records reviewed did not have any completed reference verifications on file. 2. 5 out of 5 staff records reviewed did not have the date of employment.”
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Systemic Deficiency A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child’s record by the first day of the child’s attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent.
“5 out of 5 records reviewed did not have a signed parent agreement that includes an authorization for emergency medical care should an emergency occur.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
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| Aug 24, 2026 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| May 29, 2026 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | 17 violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Nov 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Inspection | 5 violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Subsidy health and safety inspection | No violations cited |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Inspection | 10 violations cited |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Dec 22, 2027.
- A current subsidy provider.
- Ages: Birth - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 38 children.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
Has Virginia acted against it?
- 2 complaint inspections on record.
- No complaint allegations published with findings.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations and Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings. Checked Oct 30, 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 16 child care providers in Caroline County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 33.
Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations. Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly.
| Place | Violations cited in the last three years |
|---|---|
| Countryside Children’s Daycare Center, Inc. (Allen Street) | 4 |
| Karen Cauthorne | 10 |
| Countryside Children’s Daycare Center, Inc. - Prosperity Way | 9 |
| Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church | 6 |
| Miss Alyson’s | 6 |
| The Carmel School | 6 |
| Pink and Blue Childcare Center, LLC | 4 |
| Miss Alyson’s, LLC | 11 |
| YMCA-SACC and Summer Camp at Lewis & Clark | 32 |
| Caroline Family YMCA | 15 |
| Carolyn Dandridge | 54 |
| Beary Fun Daycare & Preschool LLC This child care provider | 33 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Virginia doesn’t grade how serious a violation is, so no severity is shown.
- Virginia publishes a complaint’s allegations and findings only when its inspection found a violation and the records are linked.
- Virginia doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
- A plan of correction sent late, or not at all, isn’t online: Virginia says to ask the inspector.
- Virginia’s pages show about the last five years of inspections; for older ones, Virginia says to contact the licensing inspector.
- Virginia says this information may not be accurate, up to date or complete, and shouldn’t be the only source in choosing care.
Sources
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each facility’s page.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each inspection’s page, with its violations.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
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Virginia Department of Education, Search for Child Day Care: each complaint’s page, with its allegations and findings.
Checked Oct 30, 2026. Updated weekly. No open licence; Virginia allows non-commercial use, so Care Ledger shows it free.
If you believe something here is wrong, a correction starts with the agency whose record this copies: Virginia Department of Education. Virginia’s own record is on legacy.dss.virginia.gov. If Hearth Record copied something wrongly, it will fix it and log the correction publicly, with its date: how corrections work.
This copy of the record was made on Oct 30, 2026.
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