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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infants through 12 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k and toddler care |
| Staff | Professionally trained staff |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Mixed Delivery Grant (19 slots) and United Way subsidies |
| More | Founded 1991 |
| Licensed capacity | 118 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Plains Area Daycare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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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 April 7, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
118, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 896-4622 to ask.
(540) 896-4622.
12059 Daphna Road, Broadway, VA 22815. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Church of Broadway, 1 miles away.