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Mrs. Celia Price

Spotsylvania, VA 22553 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Mrs. Celia Price

Mrs. Celia Price is a licensed home daycare in Spotsylvania, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

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

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Mrs. Celia Price

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109490
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 25 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Background checks 2

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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided information in writing regarding whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by ? 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. There was no documentation that parents were informed of whether or not there is liability insurance in the records of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5. There was no documentation that parents were informed of the provisions of the emergency preparedness response plan in the record of Child #4.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The immunization records in the file of Child #5 were dated 7 days after the child began attending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “(Repeat Violation) A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. There was only information for one emergency contact person in the records of Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
  2. Sep 1, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Before the child's first day of attendance, parents shall be provided information in writing regarding whether or not there is liability insurance of at least $100,000 per occurrence and $300,000 aggregate in force on the family day home operation as required by ? 22.1-289.050 of the Code of Virginia and the provisions of the family day home's emergency preparedness and response plan. There was no documentation that parents were informed of whether or not there is liability insurance in the records of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, and Child #5. There was no documentation that parents were informed of the provisions of the emergency preparedness response plan in the record of Child #4.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Before a child may attend the family day home, the provider shall obtain documentation that the child has been adequately immunized according to the requirements of ? 32.1-46 A of the Code of Virginia and applicable State Board of Health regulations. The immunization records in the file of Child #5 were dated 7 days after the child began attending.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “(Repeat Violation) A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached. There was only information for one emergency contact person in the records of Child #2, Child #3, and Child #4.”
  3. Jun 1, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. Fire drills were completed every other month in 2026 by mistake.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “A child's record shall contain the name, address and telephone number of two designated persons to contact in case of an emergency if the parent cannot be reached; proof of the child's age and identity; and documentation of the review of the child's emergency contact information annually. There was only information for one emergency contact person in the record of Child #5. There was no proof of age and identity in the record of Child #5. There was no documentation of an annual review of emergency contact information in the records of Child #1, Child #2, Child #3, Child #4, and Child #5.”
  4. Nov 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 18, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-I

      “Animal food dishes and water dishes shall be inaccessible to children. The food and water bowls for the caregiver’s dog were on the floor in the dining room. Children were observed in the dining room during the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Providers must keep a written record of children in attendance each day. The record of attendance was incomplete on the date of the inspection. The caregiver added the 13th child present to the attendance record during the inspection.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-40-A

      “The provider shall ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time does not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. The maximum licensed capacity of the home is 12 and there were 13 children in care during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “(Repeat Violation) The provider shall obtain documentation of a physical examination prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There were no physical exam records available for Child #1, Child #2, and Child #4 . Child #1 and Child #4 had been in care for 9 days. Child #2 had been in care for 22 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “The emergency evacuation procedures shall be practiced monthly with all caregivers and children in care during all shifts that children are in care. The last documented fire drill was over 6 months ago.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-770

      “A working battery-operated flashlight and extra batteries shall be kept in a designated area and be available to caregivers at all times. The caregiver could not find a flashlight during the inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The Caregivers are required to undergo a background check is required every five years. Repeat national fingerprint checks were not completed for Caregiver #1, #2, #3, and #4. The fingerprint checks for Caregiver #1, #3, #4 were overdue by more than a year and a half. The fingerprint check for Caregiver #2 was overdue by 15 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “(Repeat Violation) Before attendance, documentation of immunizations is to be obtained for each child. There was no documentation of immunizations for Child #1 who had been in care for 9 days.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Updated screenings for Caregiver #1, #2, #3, and #4 were not completed and were more than 6 months overdue.”
  8. Mar 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on a review of five child records and interview with provider, the provider did not obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician prior to a child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #1, with a start date of 8/1/22, had a physical dated 1/5/23; Child #2, with a start date of 5/1/23, had a physical dated 11/28/23; Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20, had a physical dated 3/8/21.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of four caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in first aid. Evidence: The provider’s previous first aid certification expired on 10/2/23.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Repeat Violation Based on review of four caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The provider's previous CPR certification expired on 10/2/23.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-780-B

      “Based on review of five children's records, the provider did not ensure that they reviewed with the parent the emergency contact information annually for each child and obtained the parent's signature acknowledging the review. Evidence There was no documentation of an annual review with the parent signature for Child #1, with a start date of 08/01/22; Child #3, with a start date of 7/20/20; and for Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on review of five child records and interview with the provider, the provider did not obtain documentation that children had been adequately immunized before attending the family day home. Evidence: The immunizations on record for Child #1, with a start date of 8/1/22, was dated 1/5/23; Child #2, with a start date of 5/1/23, was dated 11/28/23; Child #5, with a start date of 10/1/20 was dated 3/8/21.”
  9. Nov 15, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of five child records and interview with the provider, it was determined that one child's file did not have a physical within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child #2, with a start date of 05/01/23, had a physical dated 09/29/23.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-800-40-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the provider did not ensure that the total number of children receiving care at any one time did not exceed the maximum licensed capacity of the home. Evidence: The family day home is licensed to provide care to no more than 12 children at any one time, at approximately 9:00 a.m. on 11/15/23 there were thirteen enrolled children present in the family day home at the time of inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Repeat Violation Based on an interview with the provider, the provider did not ensure all children were included on the written attendance record. Evidence: At approximately 8:45 a.m. the attendance record did not contain documentation of the 11 children in care.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-3

      “Based on review of three caregiver records, and interview, the provider did not ensure that they maintained current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Evidence: The most recent CPR certification on record for the provider was dated 10/02/21 and expired on 10/02/23.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-140-B-4

      “Based on review of three caregiver records and interview, the provider does not have documentation of current certification in first aid. Evidence: The most recent First Aid certification on record for the provider was dated 10/02/21 and expired on 10/02/23.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on review of 5 child records, the Provider did not obtain information on allergies and intolerance to food, medication, or any other substances, and actions to take in an emergency situation. Evidence: The record for Child #1 did not contain the action to take in an emergency situation for the physician diagnosed food allergies and parent indicated food intolerances.”
  10. Mar 23, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on a review of files and interview, it was determined that there were no repeat fingerprint background checks every five years thereafter. Evidence: Person A's background check was dated 3/5/18, Person B's background check was dated 3/6/18 and Person C's background check was dated 3/14/18. All three background checks had not been renewed within 5 years as required.”
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  1. Sep 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on a review of record keeping, and interviews, it was determined that there were no files maintained for two children. Evidence: There were no file information provided for child A and B.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-B

      “Based on a review of children's files and interview, it was determined that children's records did not contain all of the required information under this standard. Evidence: The files for child C and D did not contain authorization to seek emergency care.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-70-A

      “Based on a review of recordkeeping and interview, it was determined that information was not provided to parents in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: The provider's medication administration policy was not provided to the parents of child C and D. Child C enrolled on 2/14/22 and child child D enrolled on 7/31/22.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-50-A

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provider was not keeping a written record of children in attendance each day. Evidence: There were 4 children documented on the attendance however 8 children were present.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-100-A

      “Based on a review of 5 files and an interview, it was determined that one child's file did not have a physical within 30 days of attendance. Evidence: Child D enrolled on 7/31/22 and does not have a physical on file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, it was determined that the provided did not have a carbon monoxide detector in the licensed family day home.”
  2. Mar 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-90-A

      “Based on a review of five children's files and an interview with the provider, it was determined that a immunization record was not obtained for one child before the child attended the family day home. Evidence: Child A enrolled on 2/14/22 and there was no immunization record on file.”
  3. Jan 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about Mrs. Celia Price

Is Mrs. Celia Price licensed?

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

When was Mrs. Celia Price last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mrs. Celia Price had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 9 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 Mrs. Celia Price care for?

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

Does Mrs. Celia Price accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Mrs. Celia Price's hours?

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

How much does Mrs. Celia Price cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 395-2596 to ask.

What is Mrs. Celia Price's phone number?

(540) 395-2596.

Where is Mrs. Celia Price?

Spotsylvania, VA 22553. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

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