Connections Early Learning Center
422 College View Drive, Bridgewater, VA
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Inspire (John Wayland) is a licensed child care center in Bridgewater, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 72 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 72 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Inspire (John Wayland) has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 23, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 11 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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8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain Name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody. The record for child #1 did not contain information regarding the child's father.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain Name, home address, and home phone number of each parent who has custody. The record for child #1 did not contain information regarding the child's father.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #3 worked for five months before the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence that contains the date and time the parents were notified. One injury report did not contain the date and time the parents were notified.”
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 screening for Staff #4 was completed five month after hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4 was employed four months before the center requested central registry check and sex offender check from one state.”
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. Per the center's parent handbook under Allergies and Emergency Medications, the center's policy for parent authorization for medication is: ....you will need to fill out a medication authorization form.... The center does not have a parent permission form to administer an emergency medication for Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions contained the name of a child that has not attended the center since October.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept at the center for each staff person shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency & information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Out of the four staff at the center the day of the inspection, the center only had staff records for one staff member.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #3 worked for five months before the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course was completed.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence that contains the date and time the parents were notified. One injury report did not contain the date and time the parents were notified.”
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 screening for Staff #4 was completed five month after hire.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #4 was employed four months before the center requested central registry check and sex offender check from one state.”
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. Per the center's parent handbook under Allergies and Emergency Medications, the center's policy for parent authorization for medication is: ....you will need to fill out a medication authorization form.... The center does not have a parent permission form to administer an emergency medication for Child #2.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“The center shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The list of children's allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions contained the name of a child that has not attended the center since October.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Staff records shall be kept at the center for each staff person shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency & information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. Out of the four staff at the center the day of the inspection, the center only had staff records for one staff member.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure staff completed Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff 2's, start date 8/23/23, record did not contain documentation of completing the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course. 2. The director stated staff 2 said she completed the course but does not know how to get the certificate.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation the center failed to post the most current inspection results in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The inspection results dated 8/18/2023 was posted. The most current inspection conducted was dated 10/11/2023.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination and immunization record that was signed by a physician, his/her designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The record for child 3, start date 8/23/23, did not contain documentation of a physical examination and immunization record that was signed by a physician, his/her designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child first day of attending the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 2 documents the first day of attendance as 8/23/23. The record did not contain documentation of a physical. 2. The director verified the center does not have a physical for child 2.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to post the most recent license and inspection notice in a conspicuous place to be seen by the public. Evidence: 1. The facility was observed inside and outside. An inspection and license was not posted. 2. The director stated she forgot to put the inspection and license out that day.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to keep all the required documents in each child's record. Evidence: 1. The record for child 2 documents the first day of attendance as 8/23/23. The child's record did not contain information (address, phone number, and place of work with phone number if applicable) regarding the child's mother. 2. The director verified the center did not have the mother's information. 3. The record for child 2 documented the mother did not have authorization to pick the child up. The record did not contain appropriate legal paperwork stating the child could not be released to the mother. 4. The director verified the center does not have legal paperwork for child 2.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on interview, the center failed to ensure any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member that is MAT certified. Evidence: 1. One child in care has an Auvi-Q at the center. 2. The owner advised there is not a staff member at this time with MAT certification.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interview, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: The center opened on 8/23/23. The director stated a practice evacuation drills not conducted until 10/11/23..”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received the immunization required by the State Board of Health before the child first day of attending the center. Evidence: 1. The record for child 2 documents the first day of attendance as 8/23/23. The record did not contain documentation of immunizations. 2. The director verified the center does not have immunizations for child 2.”
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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 April 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 5 of 8 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.
72, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 269-3150 to ask.
(540) 269-3150.
801 N. Main Street, Bridgewater, VA 22812. The nearest other daycare we list is Blue Ridge Christian School, 1.2 miles away.