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Plains Area Daycare Center

12059 Daphna Road, Broadway, VA 228153.5· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
118
open each week
5 days

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About Plains Area Daycare Center

Plains Area Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Broadway, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 118 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: infants through 12 years of age
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
118 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 12 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care
StaffProfessionally trained staff
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Assistance it acceptsMixed Delivery Grant (19 slots) and United Way subsidies
MoreFounded 1991
Licensed capacity118 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Plains Area Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
118 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#706707
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: 4 rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 10 visits · 17 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Background checks 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 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. Apr 7, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #5, who had been employed for over two years, did not have a central registry search requested.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #2, who had been enrolled for over four months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A

      “Children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. In the toddler room staff changed the two children’s diaper and did not wash the children’s hands with soap and water.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. In the toddler room the diaper surfacing was not cleaned and sanitized after each change. After the second diaper change the diapering surfacing was cleaned and not sanitized. The sanitizing bottle was empty.”
  2. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Classroom #3 did not have a current list in the classroom.”
  3. Jul 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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. Classroom #3 did not have a current list in the classroom.”
  4. Jan 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the day of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #3?s CPR certification was completed two months late.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the day of employment current certification in first aid. Staff #3?s first aid certification was completed two months late.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “REPEAT VIOALTION For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #2 did not have central registry search results on file during the inspection and has been employed for 14 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “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 four months, did not have a central registry search requested on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated nine days after their first day of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat, the protective belt shall be fastened. Two children were in Bumbo seats in the infant room, and both children were not fastened with a protective belt.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 completed the course one month late.”
  5. Jan 27, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the day of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Staff #3?s CPR certification was completed two months late.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the day of employment current certification in first aid. Staff #3?s first aid certification was completed two months late.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “REPEAT VIOALTION For staff hired before July 1, 2024, providers must obtain the results of a central registry search for an employee, within 30 days of service. Staff #2 did not have central registry search results on file during the inspection and has been employed for 14 months.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-3

      “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 four months, did not have a central registry search requested on file.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statement for Staff #3, who is currently working, was dated nine days after their first day of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-570-A

      “When a child is placed in an infant seat, the protective belt shall be fastened. Two children were in Bumbo seats in the infant room, and both children were not fastened with a protective belt.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #1 completed the course one month late.”
  6. Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #5 was the program leader in the 2-and-a-half-year-old class. Staff #5?s record did not contain documentation that Staff #5 possessed the education, certification and experience required for program leader. 2. Staff #5?s record did not contain 16 hours of annual training for the training year of 11/30/2022 to 11/29/2023. 3. Staff #3?s record did not contain 16 hours of annual training for the training year of 5/25/2023 to 5/25/2024.”
  7. Jul 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-770-70-A

      “Based on review of records, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position, and orientation and training as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 confirmed that Staff #5 was the program leader in the 2-and-a-half-year-old class. Staff #5?s record did not contain documentation that Staff #5 possessed the education, certification and experience required for program leader. 2. Staff #5?s record did not contain 16 hours of annual training for the training year of 11/30/2022 to 11/29/2023. 3. Staff #3?s record did not contain 16 hours of annual training for the training year of 5/25/2023 to 5/25/2024.”
  8. Feb 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that each immunization report was signed by a physician, his designee or an official of the health department. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s immunization reports dated 10/26/2022 and 09/20/2023 did not contain a signature from a physician, his designee or an official of the health department. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the immunization reports did not contain a signature from a physician, his designee or an official of the health department.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to ensure that central registry results are received by the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 09/18/2023. There were no central registry results on file at the time of the inspection. Staff #6 confirmed that the central registry results had not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s start date on file was 09/25/2023. Immunizations on file were dated 10/06/2023. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the immunizations were not obtained before the child’s first day of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on interview, the center failed to update injury prevention procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 confirmed that the injury prevention procedures had not been updated at least annually.”
  10. Jan 25, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on interview and review of documentation, the center failed to ensure that each immunization report was signed by a physician, his designee or an official of the health department. Evidence: 1. Child #3?s immunization reports dated 10/26/2022 and 09/20/2023 did not contain a signature from a physician, his designee or an official of the health department. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the immunization reports did not contain a signature from a physician, his designee or an official of the health department.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on interview and review of records, the center failed to ensure that central registry results are received by the 30th day of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 09/18/2023. There were no central registry results on file at the time of the inspection. Staff #6 confirmed that the central registry results had not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child attended the center. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s start date on file was 09/25/2023. Immunizations on file were dated 10/06/2023. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that the immunizations were not obtained before the child’s first day of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-J

      “Based on interview, the center failed to update injury prevention procedures at least annually. Evidence: 1. Staff #6 confirmed that the injury prevention procedures had not been updated at least annually.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to ensure that evacuation drill were practiced monthly. 1. Evacuation logs reveal that an evacuation drill had not been practiced in May of 2022 and November of 2022. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that an evacuation drill had not been practiced in May of 2022 and November of 2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that Central Registry background result were received within 45 days or follow up was conducted within 30 days. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 11/30/2021. A portability background request was on file and date 11/05/2021. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that there was not Central Registry Check result on file for Staff #1 and there was not follow up within 30 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substance were kept in a lock place. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, a closet containing Great Value disinfecting spray, Glad air freshener, Lysol spray, two bottles of bleach water, Goo Gone and Resolved carpet cleaner was unlocked. Staff #6 confirmed the closet was unlocked. 2. In Classroom #5, a closet containing two containers of laundry detergent and Great Value dryer sheets was unlocked. Staff #4 and Staff #5 confirmed that the closet was unlocked.”
  4. Jan 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center failed to ensure that evacuation drill were practiced monthly. 1. Evacuation logs reveal that an evacuation drill had not been practiced in May of 2022 and November of 2022. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that an evacuation drill had not been practiced in May of 2022 and November of 2022.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that Central Registry background result were received within 45 days or follow up was conducted within 30 days. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s start date was 11/30/2021. A portability background request was on file and date 11/05/2021. 2. Staff #6 confirmed that there was not Central Registry Check result on file for Staff #1 and there was not follow up within 30 days.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “REPEAT Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that all hazardous substance were kept in a lock place. Evidence: 1. In Classroom #1, a closet containing Great Value disinfecting spray, Glad air freshener, Lysol spray, two bottles of bleach water, Goo Gone and Resolved carpet cleaner was unlocked. Staff #6 confirmed the closet was unlocked. 2. In Classroom #5, a closet containing two containers of laundry detergent and Great Value dryer sheets was unlocked. Staff #4 and Staff #5 confirmed that the closet was unlocked.”
  5. Jul 20, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure a Sworn Statement was completed for each staff member every 5 years. Evidence: 1. Staff #5?s Sworn Statement onfile was dated 07/13/2021. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that a new Sworn Statement had not been completed.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center failed to ensure that each staff record contained the name, address and telephone number of a person to be notified in case of an emergency. Evidence: 1. Staff #1?s record did not contain an emergency contact. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that Staff #1?s did contain an emergency contact.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on interview, the center failed to provide evidence of annual approval from the local health department. Evidence: 1. The previous health inspection was dated on 07/15/2021. 2. Staff #5 confirmed that an annual health inspection had not occurred since 07/15.2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: In Classroom #1, spray starch labeled ?keep out of the reach of children? was observed in an unlocked cabinet. In Classroom #2, five cleaning products labeled "keep out of reach of children" were observed in an unlocked cabinet. Staff #6 confirmed that the cleaning products in Classroom #2 were in an unlocked cabinet.”
  6. Mar 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 11, 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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Is Plains Area Daycare Center licensed?

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

When was Plains Area Daycare Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Plains Area Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 9 of 10 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 Plains Area Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Plains Area Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Plains Area Daycare Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Plains Area Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 896-4622 to ask.

What is Plains Area Daycare Center's phone number?

(540) 896-4622.

Where is Plains Area Daycare Center?

12059 Daphna Road, Broadway, VA 22815. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Church of Broadway, 1 miles away.

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