Hazelwild Country Day School
A child day center in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407
5325 Harrison Road, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407. (540) 891-8751.
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The short answer
- 7 deficiencies in the last three years
- Jul 132026 the latest visit on record
- 200 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 Jul 13, 2026.
7 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
7 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2025. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 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 2, 2026. Updated weekly.
Jan 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #2, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by more than 3 years.”
Apr 15, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Based on review of 5 staff records, the provider did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire.
“Evidence: The record for Staff #1 (Date of Hire 11/7/22) and Staff #2 (Date of Hire 8/15/22), did not contain documentation of a fingerprint background check completed prior to their date of hire. The fingerprint background check for Staff #1 was dated 11/14/22 and the fingerprint background check for Staff #2 was dated 9/2/22.”
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Based on review of 5 staff records and staff interview, the center did not have staff on duty who have satisfactorily completed a training program for the purpose of administration of emergency medication.
“Evidence: There were no staff on site that were certified to administer emergency medications while a child with an emergency medication was present at the center.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: 1)During inspection in the boys and girls hall bathrooms, the adult restroom stalls were unlocked and had a disinfectant spray stored on the back of the toilets. 2)During inspection in the hall closet next to the hall bathrooms, the door was unlocked and containers of disinfectant were stored on shelves.”
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Based on observation and inspection of the playground, the Center did not to ensure that the required resilient surfacing surrounding playground equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus created a sufficient fall zone.
The inspectors’ words, 189 words
“Evidence: 1) The main playground has a swing set that is 89 inches in height. At 154 inches from the back of the swing beam, the resilient surfacing stops and there is a wooden support beam for the playground surround. Resilient surfacing is required to extend to twice the height of the swing set on the front and back so 6 inches of resilient surfacing would need to extend to 178 inches from the swing beam. 2)The Main playground has a double slide facing the main building that is 47 inches in height with pea gravel at 1 inch in depth in front of the right slide instead of the required 6 inches. 3)The playground by the small building has a dinosaur climber that is 24 inches in height that is 47 inches from the wall to the building. Resilient surfacing is required to extend for 6 feet on all sides from any climbing apparatus. 4) The playground by the small building has a web climber that is 37 inches in height with pea gravel at 1 inch in depth under the climber instead of the required 6 inches.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that food brought from home was clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner.
“Evidence: In the Monday-Friday Full Day Four year old classroom, Child #1 did not have a date on their food from home.”
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Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“Evidence: During inspection in the Full Time Threes classroom, there were 17 children present, but the written record reflected there were 16 children present.”
Jul 19, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Based on documentation review, the center did not have at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
“Evidence: Four total classrooms (Two of the 3s classrooms, the 1st & 2nd grade classroom, and the 3rd and 4th grade classroom) did not have at least one staff member that had documentation of First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.”
Mar 27, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on review of five staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a criminal history record check and a central registry check from all states in which staff members have resided within the last five years prior to employment.
“Evidence: 1)The record for Staff #1 (date of hire 1/23/23) did not contain documentation of a completed criminal history record check or central registry check from all states where they resided within the last five years prior to employment. 2)The record for Staff #2 (date of hire 11/7/22) did not contain documentation of a completed central registry record check from all states where they resided within the last five years prior to employment.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: 1)In the Full day, 5 day 4s classroom, there was a bleach mixture spray and a disinfectant spray in the classroom in an area that was unlocked. 2)In the restroom area for the center, there were antibacterial wipes on a table in an unlocked area. 3)In the unlocked staff room across from the children’s restrooms, there were 20 containers of antibacterial wipes on a shelf that was not locked.”
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Based on review of 2 medications and medication authorizations, the center did not ensure they follow the policy for administration of medication.
“Evidence: For medications for Child #5, the duration of the parent’s authorization was not renewed after 10 workdays nor was written medication authorization given from the child’s physician and parent for a long term medication.”
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that medication be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
“Evidence: 1)In the Full day, 5 day 3s classroom, there was an Epipen for Child #1 that was stored on an open shelf that was not locked. 2)In the Monday through Friday, 5 day 4s classroom, there was an Epipen for Child #5 that was stored in a tote bag.”
Sep 28, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Based on observation, the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition.
“Evidence: The wooden playground divider that keeps the pea gravel in place, had a 6 inch area that was sharp and could snag a child’s skin.”
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Based on documentation review, the center did not have at least one staff member in each classroom or area where children are present that had obtained cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
“Evidence: Three of the 4 year old classrooms and one of the 3 year old classrooms did not have at least one staff member that had documentation of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.”
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Based on review of 5 child records, the provider did not ensure they had a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.
“Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain an allergy care plan for their physician diagnosed food allergy.”
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Based on review of the written attendance record and interview with staff, the center did not ensure they maintained a written record of daily attendance for each group of children documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs.
“Evidence: During inspection in the Monday-Friday Full Day Fours group, there were 12 children present, but the written record reflected there were 13 children present.”
Feb 22, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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22.1-289.035-A
“Based on a review of two staff files and an interview with the director, it was determined that one staff did not have a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: Staff A’s central registry finding was dated 2/12/17 and had not been repeated in more than 5 years.”
All 12 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Feb 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violations cited |
| Jan 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Inspection | 6 violations cited |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Mar 27, 2023 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Inspection | 4 violations cited |
| Feb 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 violation cited |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Complaint inspection | No violations cited |
Is it licensed?
- Child Day Center: Two Year license, expires Jul 26, 2027.
- Ages: 2 years - 12 years 11 months.
- Capacity: 200 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?
- 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 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 66 child care providers in Spotsylvania County, the middle value for violations cited in the last three years was 7.5; this one had 7.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hazelwild Country Day School This child care provider | 7 |
| 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.
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This copy of the record was made on Nov 2, 2026.
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