Brittany Wescott
Bridgewater, VA 22812 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Connections Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Bridgewater, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Connections Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 14 visits · 10 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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8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 11/06/2025, while children were being taken from the classroom and loading on the van, Child 1 (age 3) was left in the classroom alone for at least one minute.”
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. Approximately fifteen minutes into the lunch period and after two requests and warnings to stop humming/singing at the table, Staff 5 threw child 3?s (age 3 years) lunch in the trash.”
8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center’s activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center’s own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center’s food policy in the staff handbook states ?Food may not be removed as punishment. Meals are social times when staff sit with children and children are encouraged to eat as independently as possible.? The center’s discipline policy includes ?Guidelines are stated positively. Guidance techniques are non-punitive and accompanied by an explanation of expectations.? Staff 5 removed and threw away Child 3?s (age 3) food in response to the child continuing to hum/sing at the table during lunchtime.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On March 13, 2025, Staff 2 left Child 1 (2 years old) in Classroom #1 for under a minute, while taking the group of children outside. Staff 1 found Child 1 in Classroom #1 crying and trying to open the door to go outside.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall ensure that all the center's own policies and procedures that are required by the standards. The standards require procedures for identifying where children are at all times. The center's policy training manual states,"When staff are supervising children, they must ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Children are always within sight and sound of a supervising adult." On March 13, 202, less than a minute passed when staff and children walked outside to the playground. Staff 1 was walking down the hall to another classroom and passed by Classroom #1 and saw a child by the back door crying and trying to open the door. Staff 1 walked in to help the child and noticed there was not a teacher inside the classroom.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement by end of 30th day for new board officers/agents. The sworn statement for Board Officer 2, who had been appointed as an officer in 2023, did not have documentation in their record.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“The center must obtain the results of a national criminal background check search by the end of 30th day of service as a board officer. Board Officer 2 did not have national criminal background results during the inspection and has been serving as an officer on the board since June 2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center must obtain the central registry results for by the end of 30th day service. Board Officer 2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and has been an officer of the board since June 2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement by end of 30th day for new board officers/agents. The sworn statement for Board Officer 2, who had been appointed as an officer in 2023, did not have documentation in their record.”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“The center must obtain the results of a national criminal background check search by the end of 30th day of service as a board officer. Board Officer 2 did not have national criminal background results during the inspection and has been serving as an officer on the board since June 2023.”
22.1-289.036-B-3
“The center must obtain the central registry results for by the end of 30th day service. Board Officer 2 did not have central registry results during the inspection and has been an officer of the board since June 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of records, the vendor did not ensure that each staff complete the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update training for 2023. Evidence: 1. Staff 3 (DOH: 07/01/2022) contained documentation of the 3-hour annual health and safety update training 05/30/2022 and the next one was completed on 06/04/2024. 2. Staff 3 confirmed that administration did not have any staff complete the 3-hour annual health and safety training updates in the year of 2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on a review of records, the vendor did not ensure that each staff complete the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update training for 2023. Evidence: 1. Staff 3 (DOH: 07/01/2022) contained documentation of the 3-hour annual health and safety update training 05/30/2022 and the next one was completed on 06/04/2024. 2. Staff 3 confirmed that administration did not have any staff complete the 3-hour annual health and safety training updates in the year of 2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on a review of the log for procedures for emergencies and interview, the center failed to ensure lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill being practiced for 2023. Administration confirmed the lockdown drill was not practiced in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on a review of the log for procedures for emergencies and interview, the center failed to ensure lockdown procedures are practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was no documentation of a lockdown drill being practiced for 2023. Administration confirmed the lockdown drill was not practiced in 2023.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff 12 (DOH 03/06/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation. 2. Staff 2 acknowledged it was not completed.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the one-year old room, there was shelf labeled Lysol. The shelf contained Lysol spray. The label on the Lysol stated, "Flammable" and "keep out of reach of children." 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the Lysol was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to ensure that staff complete the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff 12 (DOH 03/06/2023) did not contain documentation of the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation. 2. Staff 2 acknowledged it was not completed.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the one-year old room, there was shelf labeled Lysol. The shelf contained Lysol spray. The label on the Lysol stated, "Flammable" and "keep out of reach of children." 2. Staff 2 confirmed that the Lysol was not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each infant bottle was dated. Evidence: 1. There were two prepared bottles in the refrigerator observed not labeled with a date. 2. There were 5 infants in care.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each infant bottle was dated. Evidence: 1. There were two prepared bottles in the refrigerator observed not labeled with a date. 2. There were 5 infants in care.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each infant bottle was dated. Evidence: 1. There were two prepared bottles in the refrigerator observed not labeled with a date. 2. There were 5 infants in care.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain two reference checks before a staff member's first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #6's date of employment was 09/09/2022. No reference checks were on file. 2. Staff #9's date of employment was 09/26/2022. No reference checks were on file. 3. Staff verified that there were no reference check's on file for Staff #6 and Staff #9.”
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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 August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 9 of 14 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.
75, 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, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 828-2200 to ask.
(540) 828-2200.
422 College View Drive, Bridgewater, VA 22812. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Ridge Christian School, 0.7 miles away.