Ms. Tamara Gilchrist
Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Jupiter Learning Academy - Spotsylvania is a licensed child care center in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 81 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion approach.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish immersion (Spanish/English)) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 81 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Jupiter Learning Academy - Spotsylvania has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 3, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 3 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-A Complaint related: Yes
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 04/02/25, Child #1, 16-month-old, was served and allowed to eat whole corn dog nuggets without them being cut into smaller, age-appropriate pieces. The hotdog inside of the corndog breading is considered a potential chocking hazard. Staff acknowledged Child #1's corndogs should have been halved to minimize the risk of choking.”
8VAC20-780-570-H
“Formula or breast milk shall not remain unrefrigerated for more than two hours and may not be reheated. It was determined that Child #1 was given a warmed bottle with breast milk at approximately 4:20pm on 10/03/24. Child #1 did not consume the bottle right away. The parent arrived for the child, staff reported that they went back into the classroom and put the bottle back in the warmer. The bottle was reheated approximately 30 minutes after the first time the bottle was warmed.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of employment. Staff #2 completed the course six days late, Staff #4 completed the course eight days late, and Staff #5 completed the course more than four months late.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of employment. Staff #2 completed the course six days late, Staff #4 completed the course eight days late, and Staff #5 completed the course more than four months late.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of employment. Staff #2 completed the course six days late, Staff #4 completed the course eight days late, and Staff #5 completed the course more than four months late.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the first aid kit had the minimum required items in the first aid kit. Evidence: observed that the first aid kit on the main level did not have a thermometer.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that the areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: observed that there was a hole in the tile floor in the infant room, near the high chairs, and another hole along the side trim, along the floor.”
8VAC20-780-540-A
“Based on observation, the facility did not ensure that they had a first aid kit on each level of the child care facility. Evidence: observed that there was not a first aid kit on the second level of the child care facility where school-agers will be.”
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Fredericksburg, VA 22407 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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 March 3, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 5 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.
81, 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, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 507-8383 to ask.
(540) 507-8383.
9126 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553. The nearest other daycare we list is The Alexander School of Early Learning, 0.5 miles away.