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Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Fredericksburg Academy is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Fredericksburg Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 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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22.1-289.036-A
“The center is required to have every agent of an applicant for licensure as a child day center undergo a background check every five years. The record of Board Officer #1 had a national criminal background check that was overdue by 18 months and a central registry check that was overdue by over 13 months.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“A facility must not accept a required central registry finding from an applicant, licensee, registrant, or other person required to obtain background checks that is dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. The central registry finding in the record of Staff #5, who has been employed for three months, was dated more than 9 months prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-440-F
“Based on observation, it was determined that not all rest mats being used by children had cushioning. Evidence: multiple children in the JK and PreK classrooms were observed sleeping/resting on "nappers" that did not have cushioning.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on review of documentation, not all shelter-in-place drills were practiced a minimum of twice per year as required. Evidence: The last documented shelter-in-place drill was conducted on: 12/13/2021.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation, review of the written menu, and an interview with staff, it was determined that the facility did not follow all requirements when providing snacks. Evidence: the written menu listed "Nutrigrain fig bars" for snack, but "pirate booty" and oranges were served. Staff did not update the posted list in the office, or contact parents about the substituted food offered.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas outside of the facility were maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1) There are cracks in the plastic border maintaining the mulch on the playground that are sharp and potential pinching hazards. 2) The platform on the smaller playground composite structure is rusting and the cover is deteriorating.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observation, and an interview with staff, the facility failed to sanitize tables as required before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: staff used disinfectant cloths on the tables before and after snack.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 8/30/21), staff #3 (date of hire: 8/19) and staff #4 (date of hire: 7/1/2019) did not have an OBI determination letter.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the facility failed to ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: there were 6 canisters of clorox wipes on an open, upper shelf in the bathroom in the JK room.”
8VAC20-780-510-B
“Based on review of documentation, and an interview with staff, the facility did not have written authorization from the child's parent for long term medication. Evidence: the record for child #1 did not contain a medication authorization form signed by the parent for emergency medication observed on site.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of five staff records, the facility did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) test/screening for all staff. Evidence: the record for staff #4 (date of hire: 7/1/2019) and staff #5 (date of hire: 3/07) did not have documentation of a negative TB test/screening signed by a physician, the physician's designee or an official of the health department.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not ensure all staff records had all required information. Evidence: the record for staff #1 (date of hire: 10/4/2021) did not have two references as to character and reputation as well as competency that were checked before employment.”
22VAC40-185-160-A
“Based on review of five staff records, the facility did not have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) test/screening for staff within 21 days of hire. Evidence: the record for staff #3 (date of hire: 8/2019) did not have documentation of a clearance statement signed by a physician, the physician's designee or an official of the health department.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-4
“Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had an Out of State Sex Offender Registry Search or Out of State Criminal History Name Check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: the record for staff #2 (date of hire: 9/13/2021), who indicated they have resided outside of Virginia in the preceding five years, did not have an Out of State Sex Offender Registry Search or Out of State Criminal History Name Check determination letter.”
63.2(17)-1720.1-B-2
“Based on review of five staff records, it was determined that not all staff had an Office of Background Investigations (OBI) fingerprinting-based criminal history record check prior to their first day of employment. Evidence: the records for staff #1 (date of hire: 8/30/21), staff #2 (date of hire: 9/13/2021) and staff #3 (date of hire: 8/2019) did not have an OBI determination letter.”
22VAC40-185-510-A
“Based on review of documentation, the facility did not have written authorization from the child's parent for prescription drug use. Evidence: the record for child #2 did not contain a medication authorization form signed by the parent for emergency medication on site.”
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Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
9404 Thornton Rolling Road, Fredericksburg, VA
4600 Lee Hill School Drive, Fredericksburg, VA
10606 Benchmark Road, Fredericksburg, VA
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 May 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 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.
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
10800 Academy Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408.