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LeafSpring School at Hanover

8218 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 231164.5· 16 reviews
licensed capacity
257
open each week
5 days

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About LeafSpring School at Hanover

LeafSpring School at Hanover is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 257 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 19 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
257 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 6:30 am to 6:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based
CurriculumPLAYWORKS
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity257 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for LeafSpring School at Hanover

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
257 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1107945
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 21, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 1

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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  1. Apr 21, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. In the Infant I classroom, there were three bottles of formula that were not dated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting and any contact with blood, feces, or urine. Staff changed a child’s diaper in the infant II classroom and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a table in the gym with a hole approximately 3 inches long and 2 ? inches wide.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The mulch levels on the preschool playground, measured at approximately 3 inches in the fall zone areas.”
  2. Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The resilient surfacing around the play equipment on the preschool playground, had mulch that measured approximately 2 to 3 inches in depth.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #4, #5, and #6, enrolled for over 30 days, was missing a home phone number for parents and a work number for parents. The records for child #7, #8, and #9, enrolled for more than 30 days, were missing a home phone number for parents. The record for child #10, enrolled for nine days, was missing a home phone number for parents and the parent’s work number.”
  3. Sep 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. The resilient surfacing around the play equipment on the preschool playground, had mulch that measured approximately 2 to 3 inches in depth.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #4, #5, and #6, enrolled for over 30 days, was missing a home phone number for parents and a work number for parents. The records for child #7, #8, and #9, enrolled for more than 30 days, were missing a home phone number for parents. The record for child #10, enrolled for nine days, was missing a home phone number for parents and the parent’s work number.”
  4. Jul 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 28, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Sanitizer wipes and Lysol were stored on top of a cubby in the Yellow Willow classroom.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “The following actions thereof are forbidden roughly handling a child. During the inspection on April 4, 2025, the Licensing Inspector observed Staff #11 roughly pulling child #11, (14 months), by one arm in the infant classroom.”
  7. Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. A tuberculosis screening was due for staff #8 was due 4 months ago. An updated tuberculosis screening has not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for child #1 who was enrolled 2 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for each parent. 2. The record for child #2 was enrolled 1 month ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 3. The record for child #3 who was enrolled 3 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 4. The record for child #4 who was enrolled 3 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 5. The record for child #5 who was enrolled 2 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In an activity room in the school age building, there was a large tangle of electric cords visible and accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #4 completed 7 of the 16 hours required hours in 2023.”
  9. Nov 4, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. A tuberculosis screening was due for staff #8 was due 4 months ago. An updated tuberculosis screening has not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Each center shall maintain and keep and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. 1. The record for child #1 who was enrolled 2 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for each parent. 2. The record for child #2 was enrolled 1 month ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 3. The record for child #3 who was enrolled 3 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 4. The record for child #4 who was enrolled 3 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents. 5. The record for child #5 who was enrolled 2 months ago, did not contain a home phone number for both parents.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In an activity room in the school age building, there was a large tangle of electric cords visible and accessible to children.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #4 completed 7 of the 16 hours required hours in 2023.”
  10. Jun 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of Clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the student kitchen in the school age building. 2. A container with sunscreen was stored on top of a shelf in the Pre-K classroom. The sunscreen was labeled with ?keep out of reach of children?.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of records and staff interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 7 did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. 2. Staff stated that documentation of staff # 7's education had not been received.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The staff record for Staff #4 contained a national criminal background check dated 7/2/2018. Staff #4 should have undergone a criminal background checks on or before 7/2/2023. 2. The director verified that a criminal background check had not been completed for staff #4 since 2018.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the gaming room in the school age building, there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective covers. 2. Two outlet covers in the gym did not have protective covers.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on record review, children's files did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child # 1 did not contain the address for 1 of 2 emergency contacts. Child # 1?s date of enrollment was 6/27/2022. 2. The record for child #4 did not contain the place of employment for two of the listed parents and the parents work number. Child # 4?s date of enrollment was 12/7/2020. 3. The record for child # 5 did not contain the parents work phone number. Child # 5?s date of enrollment was 9/7/2021. 4. The record for child # 7 did not contain the parents work phone number. Child # 7?s date of enrollment was 6/2/2024. 5. The record for child # 9 did not contain the parents work number. Child # 9?s date of enrollment was 4/24/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation of a completed lockdown drill in 2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden rail outside of the playhouse on the playground, have chipped paint and splintering wood. 2. A blue child size chair in the reading area located in the PreK classroom, was torn on seat of the chair exposing the webbing.”
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  1. Jun 13, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of Clorox wipes was stored in an unlocked cabinet in the student kitchen in the school age building. 2. A container with sunscreen was stored on top of a shelf in the Pre-K classroom. The sunscreen was labeled with ?keep out of reach of children?.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of records and staff interview, the center did not ensure that staff records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 7 did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. 2. Staff stated that documentation of staff # 7's education had not been received.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks every five years. Evidence: 1. The staff record for Staff #4 contained a national criminal background check dated 7/2/2018. Staff #4 should have undergone a criminal background checks on or before 7/2/2023. 2. The director verified that a criminal background check had not been completed for staff #4 since 2018.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: 1. In the gaming room in the school age building, there were two electrical outlets that did not have protective covers. 2. Two outlet covers in the gym did not have protective covers.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “(Repeat violation) Based on record review, children's files did not contain all required information. Evidence: 1. The record for child # 1 did not contain the address for 1 of 2 emergency contacts. Child # 1?s date of enrollment was 6/27/2022. 2. The record for child #4 did not contain the place of employment for two of the listed parents and the parents work number. Child # 4?s date of enrollment was 12/7/2020. 3. The record for child # 5 did not contain the parents work phone number. Child # 5?s date of enrollment was 9/7/2021. 4. The record for child # 7 did not contain the parents work phone number. Child # 7?s date of enrollment was 6/2/2024. 5. The record for child # 9 did not contain the parents work number. Child # 9?s date of enrollment was 4/24/2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Based on record review, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: 1. There was not documentation of a completed lockdown drill in 2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wooden rail outside of the playhouse on the playground, have chipped paint and splintering wood. 2. A blue child size chair in the reading area located in the PreK classroom, was torn on seat of the chair exposing the webbing.”
  2. Nov 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #5 had an employment date of 10/30/23 and did not have a completed tuberculosis (TB) test or screening.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that all out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 (hire date 6/21/2023) lived outside the state of Virginia in the past five years in a non NFF state (national fingerprint file). Staff #1 is required to have a criminal background and a CPS from that state.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-I

      “Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff records contained documentation of orientation training Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s file contained no documentation of orientation training. Staff # 3?s employment date was 6/14/2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violations) Based on observation, areas, and equipment, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Yellow Birds classroom, there was chipped paint on the backwall under the window above the carpet. 2. In the PreK II classroom, there was a blue child size chair that was torn on the edges and the front of the seat exposing the inside cushioning. 3. 1 of 3 sinks in the boy’s bathroom located in the school age building, has a broken faucet lever.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children’s records. Evidence: 1. Child #10?s record indicates an egg allergy. The record for Child #10 did not include a written allergy care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not 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. Evidence: 1. The allergy list in the Green Pines classroom, and the Orange Birds classroom were not covered.”
  3. Nov 1, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening or test was submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: Staff #5 had an employment date of 10/30/23 and did not have a completed tuberculosis (TB) test or screening.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that all out of state background checks were obtained. Evidence: 1. Staff # 1 (hire date 6/21/2023) lived outside the state of Virginia in the past five years in a non NFF state (national fingerprint file). Staff #1 is required to have a criminal background and a CPS from that state.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-I

      “Based on review of staff records, the center failed to ensure that all staff records contained documentation of orientation training Evidence: 1. Staff #3?s file contained no documentation of orientation training. Staff # 3?s employment date was 6/14/2023.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “(Repeat Violations) Based on observation, areas, and equipment, inside, were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the Yellow Birds classroom, there was chipped paint on the backwall under the window above the carpet. 2. In the PreK II classroom, there was a blue child size chair that was torn on the edges and the front of the seat exposing the inside cushioning. 3. 1 of 3 sinks in the boy’s bathroom located in the school age building, has a broken faucet lever.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain all information for children’s records. Evidence: 1. Child #10?s record indicates an egg allergy. The record for Child #10 did not include a written allergy care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not 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. Evidence: 1. The allergy list in the Green Pines classroom, and the Orange Birds classroom were not covered.”
  4. May 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-e

      “Based on review of ten staff records, two staff member did not have the required first aid and CPR training within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (hire date 3/8/2023) file, did not contained documentation of first aid and CPR certification. 2. Staff #2?s (hire date 3/8/2023) file, did not contain documentation of first aid and CPR certification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee failed to maintain a record of practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. There was no fire drill documented for November 2022 in the practice drill log. 2. In an interview with the director, it was determined that a drill was completed but had not been recorded in the log.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review for 10 staff, the center did not ensure that all staff completed orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of a completed orientation. Staff # 1?s date of employment was 3/8/2023. 2. Staff #3?s record did not contain documentation of a completed orientation. Staff #3?s date of employment was 3/8/2023. 3. The center director stated that staff #1 and staff #2 has complete orientation but was waiting for staff to return orientation form.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #9's record did not contain documentation of the names of the persons authorized to pick up the child. 2. Child #10?s record did not contain documentation of the names of the persons authorized to pick up the child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. In the green room there was a list of children's allergies/sensitivities posted on the outside of a cabinet. This list was visible and not kept confidential.”
  5. May 3, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-790-550-2-e

      “Based on review of ten staff records, two staff member did not have the required first aid and CPR training within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s (hire date 3/8/2023) file, did not contained documentation of first aid and CPR certification. 2. Staff #2?s (hire date 3/8/2023) file, did not contain documentation of first aid and CPR certification.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the licensee failed to maintain a record of practice drills for one year. Evidence: 1. There was no fire drill documented for November 2022 in the practice drill log. 2. In an interview with the director, it was determined that a drill was completed but had not been recorded in the log.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record review for 10 staff, the center did not ensure that all staff completed orientation prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record did not contain documentation of a completed orientation. Staff # 1?s date of employment was 3/8/2023. 2. Staff #3?s record did not contain documentation of a completed orientation. Staff #3?s date of employment was 3/8/2023. 3. The center director stated that staff #1 and staff #2 has complete orientation but was waiting for staff to return orientation form.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, children's records did not contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #9's record did not contain documentation of the names of the persons authorized to pick up the child. 2. Child #10?s record did not contain documentation of the names of the persons authorized to pick up the child.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-40-M

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure to 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. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. In the green room there was a list of children's allergies/sensitivities posted on the outside of a cabinet. This list was visible and not kept confidential.”
  6. Feb 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Nov 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review for seven staff records, the center failed to document Virginia preservice training for 1 staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s file did not contain documentation of the Virginia Preservice training. Staff #2?s DOH 7/3/2022”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child had a physical exam within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Evidence: 1. Based on the age of child #4 (four years old) at enrollment, 9/12/2022, the physical examination was not completed within one year prior. The date of the physical examination for child #4 was 5/13/20 (child was two years old at that time).”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of bleach water solution was unlocked on a shelf in the gym.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review of 7 child records, the center failed to ensure that 1 child records had an immunization documentation that the child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #3 record had an immunization document 5/23/21. 2. Child #3?s enrollment date was 5/3/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Base on observation, the center failed to keep areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1.The vinyl covering on a blue chair located in the Pre-K classroom, was torn and exposed the foam padding on the front corner of each side of the chair. 2. A wooden fence in the back of the toddler playground, has a protruding nail. 3. The entry and exit frame of the playhouse located on the main playground, has chipped wood that can snag skin and clothes.”
  8. Nov 3, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-B

      “Based on record review for seven staff records, the center failed to document Virginia preservice training for 1 staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #2?s file did not contain documentation of the Virginia Preservice training. Staff #2?s DOH 7/3/2022”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child had a physical exam within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Evidence: 1. Based on the age of child #4 (four years old) at enrollment, 9/12/2022, the physical examination was not completed within one year prior. The date of the physical examination for child #4 was 5/13/20 (child was two years old at that time).”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of bleach water solution was unlocked on a shelf in the gym.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review of 7 child records, the center failed to ensure that 1 child records had an immunization documentation that the child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1. Child #3 record had an immunization document 5/23/21. 2. Child #3?s enrollment date was 5/3/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Base on observation, the center failed to keep areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint; visible cracks, bending or warping, rusting or breakage of any equipment; head entrapment hazards; and protruding nails, bolts or other components that could entangle clothing or snag skin. Evidence: 1.The vinyl covering on a blue chair located in the Pre-K classroom, was torn and exposed the foam padding on the front corner of each side of the chair. 2. A wooden fence in the back of the toddler playground, has a protruding nail. 3. The entry and exit frame of the playhouse located on the main playground, has chipped wood that can snag skin and clothes.”
  9. May 4, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 8/3/2021) did not contain documentation of a First Aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was not certified.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 8/3/2021) did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was not certified.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill as required. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not documented in April of 2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that an evacuation drill had not been completed that month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a repeat sworn statement background check every 5 years for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #9 (DOH:1/16/2017) contained a sworn statement dated 1/11/2017. 2. Administration acknowledged that the repeat sworn statement had not been obtained.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a physical record for 1 child before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance as required. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (DOE: 5/17/2021) contained a physical dated 8/31/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical was received late.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 children's physical examinations were completed within the required time period. Evidence: 1. The record of child #7 (DOE:1/3/2022) contained a physical record dated 12/14/2020. If physicals are received prior to enrollment, they must be completed within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Child #7 was 3 years old at the time of enrollment. 2. The record of child #5 (DOE: 2/7/2022) contained a physical dated 11/18/2021. If physicals are received prior to enrollment, they must be completed within two months prior to attendance for children six months of age and younger. Child #5 was 4 months old at the time of the enrollment. 3. Administration acknowledged that the physical date did not fall within the required time frame.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for 2 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #2 (DOH:4/4/2022) and staff #3 (DOH:4/19/2022) were missing documentation of the required references. 2. Administration acknowledged the references were missing from the records.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each building that was build before 2015 and serves preschool aged children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector as required. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed in the center's 2 buildings that serve preschool aged children. 2. Administration acknowledged that the buildings were not equipped with a detector.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #6 (DOH:10/1/2021) contained a central registry background check dated 1/3/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry was not received within the required time frame.”
  10. May 4, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff obtained current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 8/3/2021) did not contain documentation of a First Aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was not certified.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that 1 staff obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 8/3/2021) did not contain documentation of a CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff was not certified.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on a review of records and interview, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill as required. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not documented in April of 2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that an evacuation drill had not been completed that month.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a repeat sworn statement background check every 5 years for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #9 (DOH:1/16/2017) contained a sworn statement dated 1/11/2017. 2. Administration acknowledged that the repeat sworn statement had not been obtained.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a physical record for 1 child before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance as required. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (DOE: 5/17/2021) contained a physical dated 8/31/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physical was received late.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-B

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure that 2 children's physical examinations were completed within the required time period. Evidence: 1. The record of child #7 (DOE:1/3/2022) contained a physical record dated 12/14/2020. If physicals are received prior to enrollment, they must be completed within 12 months prior to attendance for children two years of age through five years of age. Child #7 was 3 years old at the time of enrollment. 2. The record of child #5 (DOE: 2/7/2022) contained a physical dated 11/18/2021. If physicals are received prior to enrollment, they must be completed within two months prior to attendance for children six months of age and younger. Child #5 was 4 months old at the time of the enrollment. 3. Administration acknowledged that the physical date did not fall within the required time frame.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for 2 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #2 (DOH:4/4/2022) and staff #3 (DOH:4/19/2022) were missing documentation of the required references. 2. Administration acknowledged the references were missing from the records.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure that each building that was build before 2015 and serves preschool aged children was equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector as required. Evidence: 1. A carbon monoxide detector was not observed in the center's 2 buildings that serve preschool aged children. 2. Administration acknowledged that the buildings were not equipped with a detector.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #6 (DOH:10/1/2021) contained a central registry background check dated 1/3/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry was not received within the required time frame.”
  11. Dec 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 5 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff # 1 (9/13/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/23/2021. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 10/12/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/30/2021. The record of staff #3 (DOH: 10/27/2021) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 11/1/2021) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. The record of staff #5 (DOH: 10/5/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/30/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry background checks were not received within the required time frame.”
  12. Dec 9, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 5 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff # 1 (9/13/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/23/2021. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 10/12/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/30/2021. The record of staff #3 (DOH: 10/27/2021) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 11/1/2021) did not contain the results of a central registry background check. The record of staff #5 (DOH: 10/5/2021) contained the results of a central registry background check dated 11/30/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the central registry background checks were not received within the required time frame.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is LeafSpring School at Hanover licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was LeafSpring School at Hanover last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 21, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has LeafSpring School at Hanover had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 rules across 8 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.

How many children can LeafSpring School at Hanover care for?

257, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does LeafSpring School at Hanover accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are LeafSpring School at Hanover's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does LeafSpring School at Hanover cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 730-1010 to ask.

What is LeafSpring School at Hanover's phone number?

(804) 730-1010.

Where is LeafSpring School at Hanover?

8218 Atlee Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. The nearest other daycare we list is Bon Secours Family Center @ Memorial Regional Medical Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).