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1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA
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Peabody School is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Peabody School has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 9 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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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In classroom A hazardous substances such as Spray & Go disinfectant were unlocked in the cabinet under the sink and hazardous substances such as Clorox Spray were unlocked in the cabinet above the sink.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment. Staff #1 and staff #2 have worked for the licensed preschool for six and half months. They had not completed the orientation course as of the time of the inspection. Staff #3 has worked for the licensed preschool for six and half months and there is no documentation of completion of the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each child's record shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The center has not requested the address for the emergency contacts this school year.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Immunizations shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The record for child #4, who has been at the facility for eight weeks, does not have a signed immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, is considered part of the staff member's record, and shall include: Name of staff; Training topics; Training delivery method; The entity or individual providing training; and The date of training. Staff #1, staff #2, and staff #3 did not have documentation of completing orientation.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. The record for Child #5 did not contain two emergency contacts that were not the parents. The record for Child #2 did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation, the center failed to post the license and most recent inspection in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: An inspection was conducted of the facility. The license and inspection were not posted at the entrance and were not posted in the library where the children in the aftercare were located.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if an parent cannot be reached. Evidence: Both emergency contacts for child 1 were listed as the child's parents.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain updated tuberculosis (TB) screening every two years from the date of the previous screening. Evidence: 1. The record for staff 1 documents the previous TB screening as 2/26/21. The current TB screening is dated 9/2/23. 2. The record for staff 2 documents the most current TB test is dated 6/27/22.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure all staff updated TB screening or test at least every two years. Evidence: 1. The TB screening for staff 1 was dated 2/26/21. 2. Staff 1 stated the results of the TB screening was housed in the nurses offices and was unsure if it had been updated. Documentation of an updated TB screening was not provided.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain all the required information for one out of five children's records reviewed. Evidence: 1. The record for child 4, start date 9/6/22 had the parents listed for the emergency contacts. Two emergency contacts besides the parents are required. 2. The director verified they did not have any other emergency contacts besides the parents.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to ensure an agent of the application for licensure completed a central registry background check within 30 days of start. Evidence: 1. Agent 2 and agent 3 were listed on the entity page of the renewal application. 2. Staff 1 stated agent 2 and agent 3 started 01/01/2022 and central registry background checks were not completed for either board officers.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to update an agent of the applicant for licensure's central registry background check every five years. Evidence: 1. The renewal application listed agent 1 on the entity page. A review of the record indicated the last central registry for agent 1 was dated 11/14/16. 2. Staff 1 stated they do not have an updated central registry for agent 1.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation the emergency shelter-in-place procedures or map is not posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children. Evidence: A tour of the facility was taken and there was no map or procedures posted that contained shelter-in-place.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions that is kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. Evidence: 1. Rooms used by children were observed. A list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions was not found. 2. Staff 1 stated they do not keep a list of children's allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-6
“Based on record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an updated fingerprint background checks for an employee whose background check was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Per interview with the director, staff 2's rehire date was 8/19/21. Staff 2 previously left employment 6/2020. 2. The fingerprint background check on file was dated 8/26/18. 3. The director stated the center did not update the fingerprint background check upon hire.”
8VAC20-780-380-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to post the daily schedule. Evidence: A tour of the rooms used by children was completed. There was no daily schedule posted.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 6 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.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 296-6901 to ask.
(434) 296-6901.
1232 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902. The nearest other daycare we list is Bright Beginnings, under 0.1 miles away.