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Childhaven Preschool and Daycare

817 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 226014.0· 22 reviews
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days

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About Childhaven Preschool and Daycare

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.

InfantsSchool-ageMeals providedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants from 6 weeks old to children 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants from 6 weeks old to children 12 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and special-needs / inclusion care
CurriculumStreamin3 curriculum (approved by the Virginia Department of Education)
EnrichmentPreschool Sports, Multimedia Class
StaffCPR and first-aid certified staff
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Childhaven Preschool and Daycare has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Childhaven Preschool and Daycare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107128
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Summary

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

  • Discipline and child guidance 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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  1. Jul 29, 2026Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
  2. Jun 26, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 10, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      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.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      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”
  4. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  5. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  7. Dec 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  8. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Mar 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  4. Jun 26, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  5. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      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.”
  8. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  11. Nov 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  12. May 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Mar 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  14. Mar 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  15. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Childhaven Preschool and Daycare

Is Childhaven Preschool and Daycare licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Childhaven Preschool and Daycare last inspected?

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.

Has Childhaven Preschool and Daycare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Childhaven Preschool and Daycare care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Childhaven Preschool and Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Childhaven Preschool and Daycare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Childhaven Preschool and Daycare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 686-7749 to ask.

What is Childhaven Preschool and Daycare's phone number?

(540) 686-7749.

Where is Childhaven Preschool and Daycare?

817 North Loudoun Street, Winchester, VA 22601. The nearest other daycare we list is Fremont Street Nursery, 0.6 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).