Young Men's Christian Association of the Virginia Peninsulas
458 Harris Road, Kilmarnock, VA
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (not a direct ministry of the church; children who wish to pray before lunch are encouraged to do so) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded September 8, 2015 |
| Licensed capacity | 41 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Spats Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-500-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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458 Harris Road, Kilmarnock, VA
Topping, VA 23169 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
191 & 235 School Street, Kilmarnock, VA
White Stone, VA 22578 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
39 William B. Graham Court, Kilmarnock, VA
107 Steamboat Road, Irvington, VA
107 Steamboat Road, Irvington, VA
142 Old Bethel Road, Lancaster, VA
3989 White Chapel Road, Lancaster, VA
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 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
41, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 824-6192 to ask.
(804) 824-6192.
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.