Ms. Verlene Hall
Fredericksburg, VA 22408 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Learn 'N Play Preschool and Children's Center is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 158 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care and preschool.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 9 months- 10 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care and preschool |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Spanish, Sign-language, gardening, swimming |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1988 |
| Licensed capacity | 158 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Learn 'N Play Preschool and Children's Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 4 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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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years prior to employment. The out-of-state sex offender registry searches for Staff #1 and Staff #6 have not been requested. The staff have been employed for four months.”
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 prior to employment. The out-of-state sex offender registry searches for Staff #1 and Staff #6 have not been requested. The staff have been employed for four months.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“A facility must not accept a required central registry finding from that is dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. The central registry finding in the record of Staff #1, who has been employed for over three months, was completed three years prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“A facility must not accept a required central registry finding from that is dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. The central registry finding in the record of Staff #1, who has been employed for over three months, was completed three years prior to the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that the slide on the playground did not have the required amount of resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the structure. Evidence: 1. The slide requires 6 inches of shredded rubber in front and on all sides of the slide, the shredded rubber was approximately 1-1/2? at the slide exit. 2. There was approximately 3 inches of shredded rubber in the fall zone of the four swings. Six inches of shredded rubber is required in the front and back fall zone of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition Evidence: In the two-year classroom, the bathroom had screws protruding upward from the base of the toilet that extended approximately 12 thread lengths.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation and measurements, it was determined that the slide on the playground did not have the required amount of resilient surfacing underneath and surrounding the structure. Evidence: 1. The slide requires 6 inches of shredded rubber in front and on all sides of the slide, the shredded rubber was approximately 1-1/2? at the slide exit. 2. There was approximately 3 inches of shredded rubber in the fall zone of the four swings. Six inches of shredded rubber is required in the front and back fall zone of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, it was determined that not all areas of the center inside and outside were maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition Evidence: In the two-year classroom, the bathroom had screws protruding upward from the base of the toilet that extended approximately 12 thread lengths.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check from all states in which a staff member has resided within the last five years prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, contained documentation that the staff member had lived in Maryland and Florida within the past five years. The record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check from Maryland or Florida.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child E contained documentation of a diagnosed allergy to cinnamon. There was no written allergy care plan from a physician on record for Child E.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the shared bathroom for the two-year-old and three-year-old classes, there was a spray bottle labeled ?Bleach and Water? on a high shelf and a second in a high basket.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-1
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that the daily record for infants who cannot turn over by themselves contained documentation of the time spent on their stomachs. Evidence: Staff stated that they have not been documenting tummy time for infants.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering area contained a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, the diaper changing pad was observed to have several tears, making it absorbent.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, did not contain documentation of fingerprint results.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that infant bottles were dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In ?The Pond? class for older infants, there were four bottles observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the date or a child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for one child within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child C, with a start date of 3/28/22, was dated 12/22/22.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a sex offender registry check from all states in which a staff member has resided within the last five years prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, contained documentation that the staff member had lived in Maryland and Florida within the past five years. The record did not contain the results of a sex offender registry check from Maryland or Florida.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: The record for Child E contained documentation of a diagnosed allergy to cinnamon. There was no written allergy care plan from a physician on record for Child E.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the shared bathroom for the two-year-old and three-year-old classes, there was a spray bottle labeled ?Bleach and Water? on a high shelf and a second in a high basket.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-1
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that the daily record for infants who cannot turn over by themselves contained documentation of the time spent on their stomachs. Evidence: Staff stated that they have not been documenting tummy time for infants.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the diapering area contained a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: In the Infant classroom, the diaper changing pad was observed to have several tears, making it absorbent.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of six staff records, the center did not obtain the results of a fingerprint-based national criminal history background check for one staff prior to employment. Evidence: The record for Staff #4, with an employment date of 4/17/23, did not contain documentation of fingerprint results.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center did not ensure that infant bottles were dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: In ?The Pond? class for older infants, there were four bottles observed in the refrigerator that were not labeled with the date or a child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for one child within 30 days after attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child C, with a start date of 3/28/22, was dated 12/22/22.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: The Director reported that the center has not yet practiced a lockdown drill.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: The immunizations on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, were dated 5/20/22.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination, by or under the direction of a physician, for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, was dated 5/20/22.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interview, the center did not ensure that lockdown procedures were practiced at least annually. Evidence: The Director reported that the center has not yet practiced a lockdown drill.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: The immunizations on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, were dated 5/20/22.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of six child records, the center did not obtain documentation of a physical examination, by or under the direction of a physician, for each child within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The physical on record for Child B, with a start date of 2/7/22, was dated 5/20/22.”
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff A, with a start date of 3/22/22, and the record for Staff B, with a start date of 3/25/22, did not contain documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR. The director confirmed that Staff A and Staff B had not received that training.”
8VAC20-780-240-E
“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff A, with a start date of 3/22/22, and the record for Staff B, with a start date of 3/25/22, did not contain documentation of completing orientation training in first aid and CPR. The director confirmed that Staff A and Staff B had not received that training.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within 21 days of employment. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff A, with a start date of 9/8/21, was dated 11/19/21.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening within 21 days of employment. Evidence: The TB test on record for Staff A, with a start date of 9/8/21, was dated 11/19/21.”
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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 May 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 6 of 13 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.
158, 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, 6:30 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) 710-6400 to ask.
(540) 710-6400.
4600 Lee Hill School Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22408. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School, 1.2 miles away.