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Orange, VA 22960 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village
- licensed capacity
- 44
- open each week
- 5 days
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About
About Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village
Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village is a licensed child care center in Orange, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 44 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 44 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1108041
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Mar 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Staff #3 completed 11 hours of training for the 2023-2024 training year.”
Apr 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Staff #3 completed 11 hours of training for the 2023-2024 training year.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #4, who had been employed for five months, had not completed the course.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“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. Children were present in room one, two and three and the list of known allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was last updated four months ago. Child #2, who had been in attendance for two months, had a food allergy on file and the allergy was not on the center’s list. Child #3, who had been in attendance for three months, had a food sensitivity on file that was not on the center’s list.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #4, who had been employed for five months, had not completed the course.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“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. Children were present in room one, two and three and the list of known allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was last updated four months ago. Child #2, who had been in attendance for two months, had a food allergy on file and the allergy was not on the center’s list. Child #3, who had been in attendance for three months, had a food sensitivity on file that was not on the center’s list.”
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to practice lockdown procedures at least annually. 1. The date of the last practice of lockdown procedures was 07/05/2022. Staff #6 confirmed that lockdown procedures had not been practiced at least annually.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening from each staff member that was completed within the last 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s start date was 03/18/2024. The TB screening on file was dated 03/31/2024. Staff #6 confirmed that the TB screening obtained was not dated within 30 days of the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children and staff’s hands are washed after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, Staff #5 changed a child’s diaper and did not wash the child’s hands or Staff #5?s hands after the diaper change.”
Apr 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to practice lockdown procedures at least annually. 1. The date of the last practice of lockdown procedures was 07/05/2022. Staff #6 confirmed that lockdown procedures had not been practiced at least annually.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening from each staff member that was completed within the last 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4?s start date was 03/18/2024. The TB screening on file was dated 03/31/2024. Staff #6 confirmed that the TB screening obtained was not dated within 30 days of the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children and staff’s hands are washed after a diaper change. Evidence: 1. In the infant room, Staff #5 changed a child’s diaper and did not wash the child’s hands or Staff #5?s hands after the diaper change.”
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures at least twice a year. Evidence: 1. Records revealed that shelter-in-place had been practiced on 03/29/2023 and 02/22/2022. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the center had not practiced shelter-in-place procedures at least twice a year.”
Show 9 earlier visits
Oct 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to practice shelter-in-place procedures at least twice a year. Evidence: 1. Records revealed that shelter-in-place had been practiced on 03/29/2023 and 02/22/2022. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the center had not practiced shelter-in-place procedures at least twice a year.”
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to provide annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The date of the last health inspection was 9/10/2021. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that a health inspection had not been conducted since 9/10/2021.”
Dec 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to provide annual approval from the health department. Evidence: 1. The date of the last health inspection was 9/10/2021. 2. Staff #7 confirmed that a health inspection had not been conducted since 9/10/2021.”
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current certification in CPR. Date of hire for Staff #1 was 08/26/2021 and for Staff #2 was 02/26/2020. 2. The director reported that there is a 30 minute time period every day during rest time when Staff #1 and Staff #2 are together in a classroom with no staff member with current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current certification in first aid. Date of hire for Staff #1 was 08/26/2021 and for Staff #2 was 02/26/2020. 2. The director reported that there is a 30 minute time period every day during rest time when Staff #1 and Staff #2 are together in a classroom with no staff member with current certification in first aid.”
Jan 19, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current certification in CPR. Date of hire for Staff #1 was 08/26/2021 and for Staff #2 was 02/26/2020. 2. The director reported that there is a 30 minute time period every day during rest time when Staff #1 and Staff #2 are together in a classroom with no staff member with current certification in CPR.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on review of staff records and verification from the director, the center failed to have one staff member in each classroom with current certification in first aid. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have current certification in first aid. Date of hire for Staff #1 was 08/26/2021 and for Staff #2 was 02/26/2020. 2. The director reported that there is a 30 minute time period every day during rest time when Staff #1 and Staff #2 are together in a classroom with no staff member with current certification in first aid.”
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FAQ
Questions about Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village
Is Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on March 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village care for?
44, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 308-7496 to ask.
What is Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village's phone number?
(540) 308-7496.
Where is Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center - Dogwood Village?
462 North Madison Road, Suite A, Orange, VA 22960. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Side Early Care and Learning Center, LLC - Spicers Mill, 0.2 miles away.