Rita's Bright Beginnings
2363 Commonwealth Drive, Charlottesville, VA
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Foundations Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants as early as 4 weeks; licensed through age 12; regular program through Pre-K age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Music classes once a week at no extra charge |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1995 |
| Licensed capacity | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Foundations Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 14 visits · 25 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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8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent, and meet one of the lead teacher qualifications. Staff #7 is the lead in a classroom per the administrator and does not meet one of the lead teacher qualifications.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept on each staff person and contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. Staff #6 has been employed for four weeks and only had one reference on file.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-6
“A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The special order delivered two months prior was not posted at the facility.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-6
“A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The special order delivered two months prior was not posted at the facility.”
8VAC20-820-120-E-6
“A copy of any special order issued by the department shall be posted in a prominent place at each public entrance of the licensed premises to advise consumers of serious or persistent violations. The special order delivered two months prior was not posted at the facility.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. A sunblock that expired nine months age, a diaper ointment that expired two months ago, and a diaper ointment that expired 10 months ago were kept at the center. A diaper ointment that expired 15 months ago and was used on the child in January and is still kept at the center.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. A sunblock that expired nine months age, a diaper ointment that expired two months ago, and a diaper ointment that expired 10 months ago were kept at the center. A diaper ointment that expired 15 months ago and was used on the child in January and is still kept at the center.”
8VAC20-780-520-A
“Nonprescription drugs and over-the-counter skin products shall not be kept or used beyond the expiration date of the product. A sunblock that expired nine months age, a diaper ointment that expired two months ago, and a diaper ointment that expired 10 months ago were kept at the center. A diaper ointment that expired 15 months ago and was used on the child in January and is still kept at the center.”
8VAC20-780-410-3
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: Punishment by another child. On February 6, 2025, Staff #1 used Child #2's hand to smack Child #1 twice across the face as a form of punishment. The second smack knocked Child #1 to the floor crying.”
8VAC20-780-400-B
“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 February 6, 2025. Staff #1 used physical punishment as a form of behavioral guidance in response to a two year old child hitting another two year old child instead of redirecting the child or using constructive, age-appropriate guidance.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On February 6, 2025, Staff #1 did not ensure proper guidance when guiding Child #2's hand to smack Child #1 twice across the face, knocking child #1 to the floor. Staff #1 did not ensure the care of Child #1 by failing to check for injury after the child fell to the floor crying. Both children are two years old.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“REPEAT VIOLATION 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. The center's discipline policy states .... at no time will staff use punishment of any kind... Children will not be punished..., or be allowed to punish another child.." On February 6, 2026, Staff #1 used physical punishment and allowed a child to punish another child.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. In the Angelfish classroom two bottles did not have dates.”
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. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The allergy list in the Butterfly classroom was not accurate per staff. Two children were listed that no longer should be and one was not listed.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #6 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children and was not certified in first aid.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In the Angelfish classroom one crib was not labeled with a child's name.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“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 did not follow their own written procedures for safe sleeping practices which state the following: No loose bedding, pillows, bumper pads, etc. will be used in cribs. In the Angelfish classroom a loose blanket was in the crib with a five-month-old sleeping baby.”
8VAC20-790-530-C
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The Pollywog room had not kept a written hard copy record of daily attendance for the month of November and the Bee's room had not kept a written hard copy record of daily attendance since November 14, 2024.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. In the Angelfish classroom two bottles did not have dates.”
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. The list must be dated and kept confidential. The allergy list in the Butterfly classroom was not accurate per staff. Two children were listed that no longer should be and one was not listed.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #6 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children and was not certified in first aid.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs, cots, rest mats, and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. In the Angelfish classroom one crib was not labeled with a child's name.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“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 did not follow their own written procedures for safe sleeping practices which state the following: No loose bedding, pillows, bumper pads, etc. will be used in cribs. In the Angelfish classroom a loose blanket was in the crib with a five-month-old sleeping baby.”
8VAC20-790-530-C
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The Pollywog room had not kept a written hard copy record of daily attendance for the month of November and the Bee's room had not kept a written hard copy record of daily attendance since November 14, 2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8 Complaint related: No
“Based on interview, the center failed to obtain 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 the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for child 1 was reviewed. Per interview with staff, child 1 has a food allergy and the allergy was posted in the classroom and cafeteria. There was not an allergy care plan in the file. The director stated they did not obtain an allergy care plan for child 1.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: No
“A Based on interviews, the center failed to ensure staff supervising children always provided care, protection, and guidance. Evidence: The licensee confirmed staff gave child 1 food they were allergic too. The staff was aware the child was allergic to the food.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff obtained certification in CPR within 90 days of the date of employment and keep the certification current. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has documentation of a CPR certification that expired 3/24. The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have a CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff obtained certification in first aid appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of the date of employment and keep the certification current. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has documentation of a first aid certification that expired 3/24. The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have a first aid certification.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request an updated fingerprint background check five years from the previous background check. Evidence: The record for staff one has a fingerprint background check dated 8/17/18.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff records contained all the required information. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, did not contain the two required references.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A spray bottle of ProForce cleaner was on a shelf in the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present. Evidence: In the 4's classroom, staff 8 was alone with children. The record did not contain documentation to demonstrate staff 8 qualified for program leader or program director.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on observation, record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have certification in CPR & first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 and staff 8 were alone with children in a classroom. Staff 2's, employment date 8/15/13, CPR and first aid expired 03/2024. Staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have CPR and first aid certification.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to post documents required by the Superintendent in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license posted expired on 11/04/2023. The inspection posted was dated 04/18/2023. The last inspection was dated 10/12/2023.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff obtained certification in CPR within 90 days of the date of employment and keep the certification current. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has documentation of a CPR certification that expired 3/24. The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have a CPR certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff obtained certification in first aid appropriate to the age of the children in care within 90 days of the date of employment and keep the certification current. Evidence: The record for staff 2 has documentation of a first aid certification that expired 3/24. The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have a first aid certification.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to request an updated fingerprint background check five years from the previous background check. Evidence: The record for staff one has a fingerprint background check dated 8/17/18.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff records contained all the required information. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, did not contain the two required references.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record for staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A spray bottle of ProForce cleaner was on a shelf in the bathroom used by children.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center failed to ensure in each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director is regularly present. Evidence: In the 4's classroom, staff 8 was alone with children. The record did not contain documentation to demonstrate staff 8 qualified for program leader or program director.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on observation, record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present have certification in CPR & first aid within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 and staff 8 were alone with children in a classroom. Staff 2's, employment date 8/15/13, CPR and first aid expired 03/2024. Staff 8, employment date 12/11/23, does not have CPR and first aid certification.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to post documents required by the Superintendent in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license posted expired on 11/04/2023. The inspection posted was dated 04/18/2023. The last inspection was dated 10/12/2023.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interview and document review, the center failed to obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: Per the director the most current health inspection the center has is dated 3/4/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the findings of a central registry within 30 days of employment for one out of five staff records reviewed. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 documents the employment date as 9/1/23. The file for staff 3 did not contain findings for a central registry. 2. The director stated the search was submitted but never received. The director stated they had not followed-up to see the status of the findings.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on interview and document review, the center failed to obtain an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: Per the director the most current health inspection the center has is dated 3/4/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain the findings of a central registry within 30 days of employment for one out of five staff records reviewed. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 3 documents the employment date as 9/1/23. The file for staff 3 did not contain findings for a central registry. 2. The director stated the search was submitted but never received. The director stated they had not followed-up to see the status of the findings.”
22VAC40-191-60-B
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that a sworn disclosure statement was completed prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Date of employment for Staff #2 is 5/24/21. 2. The sworn disclosure statement in the file was not dated.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that required health information was retained in the staff record. Evidence: 1. The date of employment for Staff # 2 is 5/24/21. The results of a tuberculosis screening were dated 9/10/21. 2. The date of employment for Staff # 3 is 6/28/21. The results of a tuberculosis screening were dated 7/26/21. 3. Staff employed prior to 10/13/21 were required to obtain TB results within 21 days of beginning employment and such documentation was to be retained in the staff record.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that the results of a fingerprint based criminal history records check was completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The date of employment for Staff #2 is 5/24/21. 2. Results of the criminal history check in the file were dated 7/14.21.”
22VAC40-191-60-B
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that a sworn disclosure statement was completed prior to first day of employment. Evidence: 1. Date of employment for Staff #2 is 5/24/21. 2. The sworn disclosure statement in the file was not dated.”
22VAC40-185-70-A
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that required health information was retained in the staff record. Evidence: 1. The date of employment for Staff # 2 is 5/24/21. The results of a tuberculosis screening were dated 9/10/21. 2. The date of employment for Staff # 3 is 6/28/21. The results of a tuberculosis screening were dated 7/26/21. 3. Staff employed prior to 10/13/21 were required to obtain TB results within 21 days of beginning employment and such documentation was to be retained in the staff record.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on record review, program did not ensure that the results of a fingerprint based criminal history records check was completed prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: 1. The date of employment for Staff #2 is 5/24/21. 2. Results of the criminal history check in the file were dated 7/14.21.”
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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 February 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 13 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.
110, 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, 7:15 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 973-9218 to ask.
(434) 973-9218.
3375 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountain Lake Childcare, 1 miles away.