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Winchester, VA 22601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Childhaven Preschool and Daycare is a licensed child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 52 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants from 6 weeks old to children 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care |
| Curriculum | Streamin3 curriculum (approved by the Virginia Department of Education) |
| Enrichment | Preschool Sports, Multimedia Class |
| Staff | CPR and first-aid certified staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 52 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Childhaven Preschool and Daycare has not listed its tuition.
State record
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 29, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 17 visits · 9 rules in all
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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8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes
“Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. On July 28, 2026 Staff #1 came up behind Child #1,age three years old and grabbed Child #1 by the face, tilting his head backward to look at Staff #1 while saying in a very loud voice tone ?we don?t throw toys? The child cried after the interaction.”
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On July 28, 2026, Staff #1 lifted Child #1 (age 3 years) off the ground by one arm. Staff #1 continued holding the child by that arm while the child’s feet were off the ground and moved the child from the hallway wall to the restroom door. The child was observed crying inside the bathroom after the interaction.”
8VAC20-780-400-C Complaint related: Yes
“When time out is used as a behavior guidance technique it shall be used sparingly and shall not exceed one minute for each year of the child's age. On July 28, 2026, Staff #1 used time out for Child #1, age 3 years old. Child #1 was placed in a chair inside the restroom for at least five minutes for up to seven minutes.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: No
“The required ratio for children ages 2 years old is one staff per eight children. The center has a ratio waiver which allows one staff per nine children ages 2 years old. Staff #1 was supervising 20 children; the youngest child was two years of age.”
8VAC20-780-350-M Complaint related: No
“One staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Staff #1 was observed supervising four separate areas during rest time: 1) Three school agers on rest cots in the waddler room 2) Five two-year-olds in the two- year-old room 3) Four three- and four-year-olds in the hall area 4) Eight three- and four-year-old children in the back preschool classroom”
22.1-289.057-A
“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 and the program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“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 #2, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required component: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“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 #2, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required component: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“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 #2, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required component: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to complete the department’s health and safety update annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 04/11/2023. Staff #3 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 03/10/2023. Staff #4 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 03/13/2023. Staff #6 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 04/22/2023. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #1, #3, #4 and #6 had not completed the departments health and safety update annually.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to complete the department’s health and safety update annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 04/11/2023. Staff #3 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 03/10/2023. Staff #4 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 03/13/2023. Staff #6 last completed the department’s heath and safety update on 04/22/2023. 2. Staff #3 confirmed that Staff #1, #3, #4 and #6 had not completed the departments health and safety update annually.”
8VAC20-780-410-2 Complaint related: No
“Based on review of documentation and interview, the center utilized the forbidden action of enclosure in a space that a child cannot freely exit themself. Evidence: 1. Staff interview revealed that in August of 2023, Child #1 was placed in a high chair for approximately three to five minutes as a means to contain them due to being ?physical with Child #2, jumping onto the blue table, flailing his body?. 2. Interview and documentation confirmed that the child was placed in the high chair outside of the intended purpose.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to provide annual approval from the local health department. Evidence: 1. The health inspection provided was dated 10/20/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that an annual health inspection had not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to provide annual approval from the local health department. Evidence: 1. The health inspection provided was dated 10/20/2021. 2. Staff #1 confirmed that an annual health inspection had not been completed.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on the review of three staff records and confirmation from the director, the center failed to obtain all of the required out-of-state background checks for one staff member who had lived outside of Virginia within the last five years. Evidence: 1. Staff Member #1 had lived in two states outside of Virginia within the last five years. Her date of hire was 02/01/2022. There was no criminal history record information check in her record for the state of Texas which needs to be completed before the date of hire. 2. Staff had not requested searches of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Texas and the state of Colorado, which must be requested within 30 days of hire and obtained within 45 days from the date of the request. 3. The staff reported that they thought they only needed to obtain sex offender searches from outside of Virginia and they confirmed these checks had not been obtained.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on the review of three staff records and confirmation from the director, the center failed to obtain all of the required out-of-state background checks for one staff member who had lived outside of Virginia within the last five years. Evidence: 1. Staff Member #1 had lived in two states outside of Virginia within the last five years. Her date of hire was 02/01/2022. There was no criminal history record information check in her record for the state of Texas which needs to be completed before the date of hire. 2. Staff had not requested searches of the child abuse and neglect registry for the state of Texas and the state of Colorado, which must be requested within 30 days of hire and obtained within 45 days from the date of the request. 3. The staff reported that they thought they only needed to obtain sex offender searches from outside of Virginia and they confirmed these checks had not been obtained.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 29, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 9 of 17 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.
52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 686-7749 to ask.
(540) 686-7749.
817 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601. The nearest other daycare we list is Fremont Street Nursery, 0.6 miles away.