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Earthsong Community School

227 North Lewis Street, Lexington, VA 24450
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days

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About Earthsong Community School

Earthsong Community School is a licensed child care center in Lexington, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 34 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:50 AM to 5:15 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:50 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday7:50 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday7:50 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday7:50 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday7:50 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Earthsong Community School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Earthsong Community School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107044
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 6 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Sep 8, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-D

      “If insect repellent is used it shall be inaccessible to children. A can of insect repellent was present on a shelf in a classroom serving children between three and five years of age. The shelf was within the children’s reach.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The tuberculosis (TB) screening for Staff #2 was completed 21 months prior to hire and must be completed no earlier than 30 days prior hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 and Child #2 were obtained one day after both children started attending the center and this must be obtained before attending the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drills for April, May, and August of 2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due one month ago and Staff #3 updated screening was due one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  2. Sep 8, 2026Visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-D

      “If insect repellent is used it shall be inaccessible to children. A can of insect repellent was present on a shelf in a classroom serving children between three and five years of age. The shelf was within the children’s reach.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. The tuberculosis (TB) screening for Staff #2 was completed 21 months prior to hire and must be completed no earlier than 30 days prior hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The immunizations in the record for Child #1 and Child #2 were obtained one day after both children started attending the center and this must be obtained before attending the center.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation of a monthly practice evacuation drills for April, May, and August of 2026.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due one month ago and Staff #3 updated screening was due one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  3. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Repeat violation Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 4 years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for two months.”
  5. Sep 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff within 90 days of hire completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. Evidence Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of the completed orientation training.”
  6. Mar 1, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all food brought from home was dated and labeled with the owner’s name. Evidence: The LI observed the date of 2/6 documented on the lunches on the day of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-50-B

      “Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that records and reports on children shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services or separation from employment. Evidence: Record for child # 1 was missing the original immunization and physical form. Staff # 4 stated that the lead teacher obtained updated immunization and physical form and shredded the original immunization and physical.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to ensure that a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1.Child # 6 has a diagnosed food allergy and the plan in the record was not completed by the child’s physician.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: Staff # 1 and # 2 did not have documentation of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course (Preservice 10-hour training). Staff # 1 first day of employment was 08/23/2023 and staff # 2 first day of employment was 08/01/2022.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all chemicals were locked using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.A spray can of Lysol was sitting on the shelf above the sink outside the restrooms. The chemical was unlocked. 2.The cabinet in the kitchen above the sink was not locked and contained 7 containers of chemicals.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all medications were locked. Evidence: There was a bottle of Zyrtec for child # 6 that was unlocked in the cabinet above the kitchen sink.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, review of two staff records, and interview, the center failed to ensure that all classrooms had a staff person with First Aid and CPR certification. Evidence: Staff # 1 was working alone in the in the main classroom area and the staff’s record did not have documentation of First Aid and CPR Certification. Staff # 1 was cited on 10/26/2023.”
  7. Oct 26, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on review of the lock down drills, the center failed to ensure that a lock down drill was completed annually. Evidence: There was no documented lock down drill for the 2022.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “Based on observation, review of two staff records, and interview, the center failed to ensure that all classrooms had a staff person with First Aid and CPR certification. Evidence: Staff # 1 was working alone in the in the main classroom area and the staff’s record did not have documentation of First Aid and CPR Certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child # 1 has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a physician completed food allergy action plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Based on review of sunscreens, the center failed to ensure that all sunscreens were not accessible to children under the age of 5 years. Evidence: There was a can of sunscreen sitting on the counter next to the sink that is used by the children. The counter was approximately 2 feet high, and the sunscreen was accessible to the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-A

      “Based on review of nonprescription medication and topicals, the center failed to ensure that all nonprescription medication and topicals were not kept or used beyond the expiration date. Evidence: 1.Child # 1 had a nonprescription Zyrtec that had expired on 8/23. 2.There was a center- kept sunscreen that had expired on 6/23.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-D

      “Based on review of insect repellent, the center failed to ensure that all sunscreens were not accessible to children under the age of 5 years. Evidence: There was a can of insect repellent sitting on the counter next to the sink that is used by the children. The counter was approximately 2 feet high, and the insect repellent was accessible to the children.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: Observed in main classroom mounted on a shelf was a pencil sharpener that did not have the cover and the sharpening blades were exposed and accessible to the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on review of medications, the center failed to ensure that all medications shall contain all the required elements. Evidence: Medication for child # 1 did not have the required prescription label.”
  8. Sep 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on review of six staff records, the center failed to ensure that staff orientations were completed within seven days of hire. Evidence: Staff # 1 was hired on 8/23/2023. This staff records reviewed lacked documentation that orientation had been completed. The model form was placed in each staff person’s record and but lacked signatures and dates to show if or when it was completed.”
  9. Apr 25, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a completed sworn statement prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #4 had a documented employment of 08/01/2022. A completed sworn statement was dated 09/23/2022.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “Based on review of prescription medications, the center failed to ensure that all prescriptions that would normally be administered by a parent to a child are maintained in the original, labeled container. Evidence: Child # 5 inhaler medication did not have the prescription label as required by the standard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on interview and review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment, no more than 30 days prior to hire, and before coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022 and the date of the TB screening/ test was on 08/10/2022. 2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 8/1/2022 and the date of the TB screening/test was on 01/21/2023.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the center obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 08/07/2022. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 09/10/2022. 2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2022. The fingerprint letter of eligibility was dated 01/25/2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete per the standard. Evidence: 1.Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022 and the references were dated 8/25/2022. The two required references are to be obtained prior to hire. 2.Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 08/01/2022 and the two references were dated 11/04/2022 and 11/15/2022. The two required references were to be obtained prior to hire.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 had a documented employment date of 8/7/2022. A completed search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #1 was observed working with children during the inspection. Staff # 3 was unable to provide documentation when requested by the inspector. 2. Staff # 4 had a documented employment date of 11/17/2022. A completed search of the central registry was not in the record. Staff #4 was observed working with children during the inspection. Staff # 3 was unable to provide documentation when requested by the inspector.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of four staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all required out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: Staff # 2 had a documented employment date of 08/05/2022. Staff # 2 indicated on the sworn statement that they have lived outside of the state of Virginia in the past five years. An out of state child abuse and neglect search request was not in the record.”
  10. Sep 22, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-F

      “Based on inspection, the Licensee failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children received care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Continuity of care policy and procedure was unavailable.”
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  1. Mar 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-2-c

      “Based on record review & discussion with the Center Director, the Licensee failed to ensure MAT certified staff are retrained at three year intervals. EVIDENCE: Medication administration training for Staff #4 expired December 2021. Licensing Inspector observed multiple prescribed medications during today's inspection.”

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 Earthsong Community School

Is Earthsong Community School licensed?

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

When was Earthsong Community School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Earthsong Community School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 6 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 Earthsong Community School care for?

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

Does Earthsong Community School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Earthsong Community School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:50 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Earthsong Community School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 464-1346 to ask.

What is Earthsong Community School's phone number?

(540) 464-1346.

Where is Earthsong Community School?

227 North Lewis Street, Lexington, VA 24450. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Assoc of Virginia's Blue Ridge- Central, 0.1 miles away.

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