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Little Spats Preschool

429 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, VA 224823.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days

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About Little Spats Preschool

Little Spats Preschool is a licensed child care center in Kilmarnock, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 41 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 31 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Faith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “year-round, Monday through Friday, early hours starting at 7:30 am and late pickup available until 5:30 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
ProgramsPreschool
ApproachFaith-based (not a direct ministry of the church; children who wish to pray before lunch are encouraged to do so)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded September 8, 2015
Licensed capacity41 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Spats Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#1107729
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Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 12 of 14 visits · 31 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 13
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. May 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Repeat The center shall ensure disposable diapers are disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Staff in the two-year-old classroom were observed placing soiled diapers in into an open trash pail. The director stated there was no hands-free diaper pail on site.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Repeat Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. The record of staff #3 did not contain documentation of any training during the period of January 22, 2025, through January 21, 2026, when 16 hours were required.”
    • Food and nutrition

      22.1-289.057-A

      “The program is required to submit to VDH and implement a plan to test potable water for lead. The program did not have evidence of the implementation of the required testing plan.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Repeat The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. 1. The most recent national criminal fingerprint background check for staff #3 was overdue by one month. 2. The most recent central registry check for staff #3 was overdue by 14 days. There was no documentation that the national criminal fingerprint background check and central registry check had been requested.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Repeat Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is a hole in the drywall in the three-year-old classroom. The hole has peeling paint and pieces of drywall that are accessible to children in care.”
  3. Sep 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal fingerprint background check for staff #6 was overdue by four days. There was no documentation that the national criminal fingerprint background check had been requested.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. An annual report of Environmental sanitation was due five months ago. The most recent environmental sanitation report was dated 03/27/2024.”
    • 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. An area of the playground had multiple seams of the old artificial turf mat coving that were curled upward creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Repeat Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 10 of the required 16 hours of training between the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for three weeks, did not have documentation the central registry was requested prior to employment. The results of the central registry were received 08/21/2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. An updated tuberculosis screening for staff #2 was due four months ago. The updated tuberculosis screening has not yet been completed.”
  4. Sep 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent national criminal fingerprint background check for staff #6 was overdue by four days. There was no documentation that the national criminal fingerprint background check had been requested.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. An annual report of Environmental sanitation was due five months ago. The most recent environmental sanitation report was dated 03/27/2024.”
    • 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. An area of the playground had multiple seams of the old artificial turf mat coving that were curled upward creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Repeat Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #2 obtained 10 of the required 16 hours of training between the period of September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “Repeat The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who had been employed for three weeks, did not have documentation the central registry was requested prior to employment. The results of the central registry were received 08/21/2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. An updated tuberculosis screening for staff #2 was due four months ago. The updated tuberculosis screening has not yet been completed.”
  5. Apr 30, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C Complaint related: No

      “Repeat A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due four days ago. The updated screening has not yet been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-E-3 Complaint related: No

      “Staff shall request at least annually parent confirmation that the required information in the child's record is up to date. Such sharing of information shall be documented. The record of child #1 and child #2, both enrolled for fourteen months, did not contain documentation of parent confirmation that the required information in the children’s records was up to date.”
  6. Mar 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The center shall use a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Staff #4 was observed changing a diaper of a child, 2 years in age, on a mat covered with an absorbent cover. Diapers were being changed on the mat that was on the floor. There was no changing table or countertop for changing. Staff #4 was then observed placing used diapers into a trash bag that was sitting on the floor.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #5 was observed sitting in the hallway between classroom A and classroom B during rest time to supervise both rooms. Due to the placement of staff #5 in the hallway, they were unable to visually supervise all the children in classroom B, that had nine children ages 3-5 years. Staff #5 had limited visibility into classroom A, which had two children, 2 years and 20 months in age, due to lack of lighting in the room. There was no additional staff in classroom A or classroom B.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record of child #3, enrolled for 53 days, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center is required to submit a request for a central registry check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of a request of a central registry check that was dated nine days after the date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, prior to coming into contact with the children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated seven weeks prior to the date of employment.”
  7. Mar 27, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The center shall use a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. For children younger than three years, this surface shall be a changing table or countertop designated for changing. Disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Staff #4 was observed changing a diaper of a child, 2 years in age, on a mat covered with an absorbent cover. Diapers were being changed on the mat that was on the floor. There was no changing table or countertop for changing. Staff #4 was then observed placing used diapers into a trash bag that was sitting on the floor.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff #5 was observed sitting in the hallway between classroom A and classroom B during rest time to supervise both rooms. Due to the placement of staff #5 in the hallway, they were unable to visually supervise all the children in classroom B, that had nine children ages 3-5 years. Staff #5 had limited visibility into classroom A, which had two children, 2 years and 20 months in age, due to lack of lighting in the room. There was no additional staff in classroom A or classroom B.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record of child #3, enrolled for 53 days, did not contain documentation of a physical.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center is required to submit a request for a central registry check prior to the employee's first day of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of a request of a central registry check that was dated nine days after the date of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment, prior to coming into contact with the children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. The record of staff #1 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated seven weeks prior to the date of employment.”
  8. Nov 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. Staff #1 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #2 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #3 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #4 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due ten days ago. Staff #4 updated screening was due four months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center did not have a list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The record of child #2, indicated a food sensitivity.”
    • 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 obtained three of the 16 required hours for the 2023-2024 12-month period.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 1. The toddler classroom had three children in care. There was no written attendance sheet. 2. The two-year-old classroom had six children in care. There was no written attendance sheet. 3. The three- to five-year-old classroom had nine children in care. There was no written attendance sheet 4. The four-year-old classroom had six children in care. There was no written attendance sheet.”
  9. Nov 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training required in subsections A through D of this section, annually attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. Staff #1 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #2 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #3 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024. Staff #4 did not documentation of completing the annual health & safety update training for 2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat At least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing, or more frequently if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members and individuals from independent contractors shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due ten days ago. Staff #4 updated screening was due four months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 required in 8VAC20-780-60 A 8. This list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. The center did not have a list of allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The record of child #2, indicated a food sensitivity.”
    • 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 obtained three of the 16 required hours for the 2023-2024 12-month period.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Repeat For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. 1. The toddler classroom had three children in care. There was no written attendance sheet. 2. The two-year-old classroom had six children in care. There was no written attendance sheet. 3. The three- to five-year-old classroom had nine children in care. There was no written attendance sheet 4. The four-year-old classroom had six children in care. There was no written attendance sheet.”
  10. May 13, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Feb 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children, documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. On February 22, 2024, one attendance sheet was located by the rear door where children are signed in and out. The licensing inspector asked Staff #3 and Staff #5 if they had a written record of daily attendance with their group of children. Both Staff #3 and Staff#5 stated they did not have a written record for the children they were supervising. 2. The licensing inspector asked the director how children’s daily attendance is documented. The director stated she signs the children in and out on the one attendance sheet and confirmed an attendance sheet is not maintained in each grouping of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan (EPP), the facility had not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan included all required procedural components. Evidence: 1. The EPP does not address the staff training requirement and the plan review and update. 2. The director stated the last review of the EPP was 01/23/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat/ Repeat Based on review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/01/ 2022, exceeding two years. 2. The director confirmed staff #5 did not have a current tuberculosis screening.”
  2. Feb 27, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-80-A

      “Based on observation and interviews, the center did not maintain a written record of daily attendance for each group of children, documenting the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. On February 22, 2024, one attendance sheet was located by the rear door where children are signed in and out. The licensing inspector asked Staff #3 and Staff #5 if they had a written record of daily attendance with their group of children. Both Staff #3 and Staff#5 stated they did not have a written record for the children they were supervising. 2. The licensing inspector asked the director how children’s daily attendance is documented. The director stated she signs the children in and out on the one attendance sheet and confirmed an attendance sheet is not maintained in each grouping of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “Based upon review of the emergency preparedness plan (EPP), the facility had not ensured that the emergency preparedness plan included all required procedural components. Evidence: 1. The EPP does not address the staff training requirement and the plan review and update. 2. The director stated the last review of the EPP was 01/23/2023.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat/ Repeat Based on review of six staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/01/ 2022, exceeding two years. 2. The director confirmed staff #5 did not have a current tuberculosis screening.”
  3. Nov 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: Multiple seams of the artificial turf mat coving the ground of the playground were curled upward creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/08/2021, exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment 09/25/2023) contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 07/17/2022. 2.Tuberculosis screenings are required to be obtained at the time of employment and have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. After changing the diaper of child A, staff #3 was observed changing the diaper of child B. Staff #3 did not clean the diaper mat surface with soap and water and sanitize after each use. 2. The diaper pail in the toddler room was not a foot-operated or a system that could be used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior. Staff #4 stated she used her hand to open the pain to deposit soiled diapers.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 did not wash the hands of child A and child B after diapering each child. 2. Staff #3 did not her hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.”
  4. Nov 9, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean safe and operable condition. Evidence: Multiple seams of the artificial turf mat coving the ground of the playground were curled upward creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of five staff records, the center did not ensure that one staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: The record of staff #3 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 07/08/2021, exceeding two years.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of five staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for one staff member within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff #1 (employment 09/25/2023) contained documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening dated 07/17/2022. 2.Tuberculosis screenings are required to be obtained at the time of employment and have been completed within the last 30 calendar days prior to beginning employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure the diapering surface was cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: 1. After changing the diaper of child A, staff #3 was observed changing the diaper of child B. Staff #3 did not clean the diaper mat surface with soap and water and sanitize after each use. 2. The diaper pail in the toddler room was not a foot-operated or a system that could be used in such a way that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches the exterior. Staff #4 stated she used her hand to open the pain to deposit soiled diapers.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure children’s hands were washed with soap and running water after toileting. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 did not wash the hands of child A and child B after diapering each child. 2. Staff #3 did not her hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change.”
  5. Apr 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of current CPR certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in CPR. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her CPR certification yet. 3. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her CPR certification yet. 4. The record of staff #7, employed 09/20/2020, contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed her CPR certification yet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of current First aid certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in first aid. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her first aid certification yet. 3. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her first aid certification yet. 4. The record of staff #7, employed 09/20/2020, contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed her first aid certification yet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 07/19/2021, did not contain documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course for the 2022 year. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, did not contain documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course for the 2022 year.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the first aid certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the CPR certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 2:00 pm, the licensing inspector observed 15 children (ages three years to five years) with staff #6 supervising. The required staff to children ratio is one staff member for every ten children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 4:10 pm, the licensing inspector observed 23 children (ages two years to five years) on the playground with staff #1 and staff #6 supervising. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every eight children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure that two staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/12/2021, exceeding two years. 2. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/15/2021, exceeding two years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff obtained a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 04/11/2018, exceeding the requirement to renew every five years. 2. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection. 3. The director confirmed a request to update the fingerprint national criminal record check had not yet been requested.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure four staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, exceeding 90 calendar days from employment. The director stated staff #1 had nor yet completed the course.”
  6. Apr 17, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of current CPR certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in CPR. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her CPR certification yet. 3. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her CPR certification yet. 4. The record of staff #7, employed 09/20/2020, contained documentation of CPR that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed her CPR certification yet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of current First aid certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in first aid. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her first aid certification yet. 3. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #5 had not renewed her first aid certification yet. 4. The record of staff #7, employed 09/20/2020, contained documentation of first aid that had expired on 01/22/2023. The director stated staff #7 had not renewed her first aid certification yet.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-600-F

      “Based on review of two staff records, the center did not ensure one staff completed, in addition to preservice, and orientation training, annually attend at least 16 hours of training to include the department’s health and safety update course. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 07/19/2021, did not contain documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course for the 2022 year. 2. The record of staff #5, employed 01/22/2021, did not contain documentation of completing the department’s annual health and safety update course for the 2022 year.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2

      “Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in first aid as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of first aid certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the first aid certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Based on observation, review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: Staff #6 was observed working alone in a classroom with children. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of CPR certification that expired on 01/22/2023. The director confirmed the CPR certification for staff #6 has expired and a renewal certification class had not been completed.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 2:00 pm, the licensing inspector observed 15 children (ages three years to five years) with staff #6 supervising. The required staff to children ratio is one staff member for every ten children.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the required staff-to-child ratios were maintained. Evidence: At approximately 4:10 pm, the licensing inspector observed 23 children (ages two years to five years) on the playground with staff #1 and staff #6 supervising. The required staff-to-children ratio is applied to the youngest child in the group and is applicable to the entire group. The required staff-to-children ratio is one staff member for every eight children present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure that two staff obtained and submitted the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 01/12/2021, exceeding two years. 2. The record of staff #6 contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 02/15/2021, exceeding two years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff obtained a repeat background check every five years. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #6 contained the results of a fingerprint national criminal record check dated 04/11/2018, exceeding the requirement to renew every five years. 2. Staff #2 was observed working during the inspection. 3. The director confirmed a request to update the fingerprint national criminal record check had not yet been requested.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of seven staff records, the center did not ensure four staff completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, employed 11/18/2022, did not contain documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course, exceeding 90 calendar days from employment. The director stated staff #1 had nor yet completed the course.”
  7. Sep 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of current first aid certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of current CPR certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in CPR.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2, employed 02/03/2022, had documentation of completing the Department of Education orientation training on 05/31/2022, exceeding the 90 day requirement. The director stated the training had not been completed within 90 days of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff meet program leader qualifications. Evidence: The record of staff #4, identified as a program leader did not contain documentation to demonstrate how staff #4 meets program leader qualifications. The director confirmed that staff #4 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas ans equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor playground area is carpeted with outdoor carpet. The seam of where the two piece of carpet meet have rolled back creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of completing first aid and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment. The director stated staff #3 did not have training in first aid and CPR.”
  8. Sep 13, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of current first aid certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in first aid.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff member obtained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of current CPR certification, exceeding 90 days from employment. The director stated staff #3 had not obtained certification in CPR.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on review of four staff records and interview, the center did not ensure one staff completed the Virginia Department of Education sponsored orientation course within 90 calendar days of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #2, employed 02/03/2022, had documentation of completing the Department of Education orientation training on 05/31/2022, exceeding the 90 day requirement. The director stated the training had not been completed within 90 days of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-210-A

      “Based on review of four staff records, the center did not ensure one staff meet program leader qualifications. Evidence: The record of staff #4, identified as a program leader did not contain documentation to demonstrate how staff #4 meets program leader qualifications. The director confirmed that staff #4 did not have documentation on file to demonstrate program leader qualifications.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not maintain all areas ans equipment of the center, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The outdoor playground area is carpeted with outdoor carpet. The seam of where the two piece of carpet meet have rolled back creating a tripping hazard.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #3, employed 05/09/2022, did not contain documentation of completing first aid and CPR training within the first 30 days of employment. The director stated staff #3 did not have training in first aid and CPR.”
  9. Feb 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on staff record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, hired 01/07/2022, did not have documentation of completion of first aid and CPR orientation training within 30 days of hire. 2. The director stated CPR & first aid orientation had not been conducted with staff #1.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A container of bleach was observed in a unlocked low cabinet in the kitchenette/ supply area. The director stated the children line up at the door of the kitchen area while lunches are being warmed creating possible access to the unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired and working with children as of 02/03/2022, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation is required to be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
  10. Feb 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-E

      “Based on staff record review and interview, the center did not ensure staff completed orientation training in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), as appropriate to the age of the children in care within 30 days of the first day of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, hired 01/07/2022, did not have documentation of completion of first aid and CPR orientation training within 30 days of hire. 2. The director stated CPR & first aid orientation had not been conducted with staff #1.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: A container of bleach was observed in a unlocked low cabinet in the kitchenette/ supply area. The director stated the children line up at the door of the kitchen area while lunches are being warmed creating possible access to the unlocked cabinet.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on review of staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record of staff #2, hired and working with children as of 02/03/2022, did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Documentation is required to be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children.”
  11. Oct 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-B

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff obtained Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hired 05/17/2021, had documentation of Virginia Preservice Training dated 10/12/2021, exceeding 90 days from hire. 2. Staff #2, hired 01/22/2021 did not have documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training. The director stated staff #2 had not completed the training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening for each staff prior to coming into contact with children and that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, hired 05/17/2021, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/19/2020, exceeding 30 days prior to hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the first aid kit contained all the required items. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain an antiseptic cleaning solution/pads as required. The director stated she didn't think they could be used an therefore did not have any on site.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure when food is brought from home, the food container is sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. The lunch boxes in the preschool class and the two year old classroom were not labeled with the date and multiple lunchboxes did not have a name. 2. The director stated that the lunch boxes were not labeled with the date and some did not have the name of the owner.”
  12. Oct 8, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      22VAC40-665-580-B

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure staff obtained Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within the first 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hired 05/17/2021, had documentation of Virginia Preservice Training dated 10/12/2021, exceeding 90 days from hire. 2. Staff #2, hired 01/22/2021 did not have documentation of completing Virginia Preservice Training. The director stated staff #2 had not completed the training.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      22VAC40-665-540-A

      “Based on review of staff records and interview, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis screening for each staff prior to coming into contact with children and that had been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: The record of staff #1, hired 05/17/2021, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 11/19/2020, exceeding 30 days prior to hire.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure the first aid kit contained all the required items. Evidence: The first aid kit did not contain an antiseptic cleaning solution/pads as required. The director stated she didn't think they could be used an therefore did not have any on site.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure when food is brought from home, the food container is sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: 1. The lunch boxes in the preschool class and the two year old classroom were not labeled with the date and multiple lunchboxes did not have a name. 2. The director stated that the lunch boxes were not labeled with the date and some did not have the name of the owner.”

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 Little Spats Preschool licensed?

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

When was Little Spats Preschool last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Spats Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 31 rules across 12 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.

How many children can Little Spats Preschool care for?

41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Little Spats Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Spats Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Spats Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 824-6192 to ask.

What is Little Spats Preschool's phone number?

(804) 824-6192.

Where is Little Spats Preschool?

429 East Church Street, Kilmarnock, VA 22482. The nearest other daycare we list is Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas, 0.9 miles away.

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