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1901 Chartermark Drive, Midlothian, VA
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Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Life Essentials |
| Staff | Educators must meet or exceed state requirements including background clearance, education qualifications, professional development |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Secure entries, authorized pick-up procedures |
| Accreditation | NAEYC accredited |
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kiddie Academy of Midlothian - Watkins has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 11 visits · 17 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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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after use for feeding. 1. In room #2 and room #3, staff did not sanitize tables after use for feeding.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #2 was alone with a group of five toddlers and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. S3, who had been employed for 13 days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for S4, who is currently working, was dated 1 day after their first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a manner that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior surface on the disposal can. A staff member in the 2?s classroom was observed changing multiple diapers and disposing of the diapers in a trash can by lifting the lid of the can with her hand.”
8VAC20-780-245-I
“The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contain all of the required information. 1. Eleven injury reports in July 2025, twelve injury reports in August 2025 and three in September 2025 did not document the time of parental notification. 2. Two injury reports in July 2025, two injury reports in August 2025 and three in September 2025 did not document the time of the injury. 3. One injury report in July 2025 and one injury report in September 2025 did not document any future actions to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
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. S1, employed for 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from two states.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. S5 and S7 employed for more than 90 days did not have documentation of completing this requirement.”
8VAC20-780-245-I
“The center is required to provide training on the center’s emergency preparedness plan annually and each time the plan is updated. There was no documentation of the annual review of the emergency preparedness plan.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“The center shall maintain written records of children’s injuries that contain all of the required information. 1. Eleven injury reports in July 2025, twelve injury reports in August 2025 and three in September 2025 did not document the time of parental notification. 2. Two injury reports in July 2025, two injury reports in August 2025 and three in September 2025 did not document the time of the injury. 3. One injury report in July 2025 and one injury report in September 2025 did not document any future actions to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
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. S1, employed for 2 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check or criminal history check from two states.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. S5 and S7 employed for more than 90 days did not have documentation of completing this requirement.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Child #12 had medication on site and was not labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Child #12 had medication on site and was not labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the time or times to be given.”
8VAC20-780-80-B
“The center shall inform the department's representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Injury report for C11 dated 09/26/2024 documented the child requiring outside medical treatment. The center failed to inform the department of the injury within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-780-150-B Complaint related: No
“Based on child record review, the provider failed to assure that each report of immunizations shall be signed by a licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department. Evidence: The immunization records for C1 and C2 enrolled 06/03/2024 were not signed by the licensed physician, the physician’s designee, or an official of a local health department.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on review of the drill record, the provider failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: The drill record did not document a practice evacuation drill in January 2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that two of seven staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening completed and be signed by a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The TB screening for S1, employed 01/25/2024 and S7, employed 01/22/2024 did not contain the signature of a physician, physician’s designee, or an official of the local health department.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure prepared infant formula shall be dated. Evidence: Individual infant bottles for child, C5 observed in the infant room refrigerator were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-450-A
“Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure that children in the Infant B classroom had rest mats linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover. Evidence: Three rest mats used by children during the rest period did not have a bottom covering.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to obtain the results of a criminal history record information search, a sex offender registry check and out-of-state search of the child abuse and neglect registry from any state in which the individual has lived in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff record for S11 documented on a resume having lived out-of-state in the last five years . Record for S11, employed 08/28/2023 did not contain a sex offender registry check, out-of- state child abuse and neglect registry search, or criminal history record information check for that state.”
8VAC20-780-250-A
“Based on document review, the provider did not ensure the approval by the authority having jurisdiction that each building meets the fire codes. Evidence: The center did not have the fire inspection report from the county Fire Marshall.”
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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 September 29, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 10 of 11 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.
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 809-7800 to ask.
(804) 809-7800.
660 Watkins Centre Parkway, Midlothian, VA 23114.