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Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill

805 Wonder Road, Stafford, VA 225544.6· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
188
open each week
5 days

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About Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill

Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill is a licensed child care center in Stafford, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 188 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
188 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “M-F 6:30 am-6:00 pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
CurriculumPrimrose Schools Balanced Learning®
StaffAll staff CPR and first-aid certified, background-checked
Parent updatesParent app (Procare)
Licensed capacity188 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
188 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID52933
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

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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See all 6 visits
  1. Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 18, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no drill conducted for March 2026.”
  3. May 18, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no drill conducted for March 2026.”
  4. Feb 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 1/20/26, staff A fed infant A ( 4 months of age) approximately 2.5 ounces of breastmilk from another infant's bottle.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent/guardian. There was no parental authorization for a medication for child A.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean condition. After changing a toddler, the staff and the child touched two door handles in the diapering area before washing their hands. The door handles were not cleaned afterward.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The center's name was not identified on the authorization form signed by the parent/physician for two long term medications for child A.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The center's name was not identified on the authorization form signed by the parent/physician for two long term medications for child A.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. There was no documentation provided to show that staff A, B and C had obtained orientation training. This was overdue by 12 days for staff A and B and by 5 weeks for staff C.”
  5. Feb 2, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-A

      “When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 1/20/26, staff A fed infant A ( 4 months of age) approximately 2.5 ounces of breastmilk from another infant's bottle.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-I

      “The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided that the center has obtained written authorization from a parent/guardian. There was no parental authorization for a medication for child A.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean condition. After changing a toddler, the staff and the child touched two door handles in the diapering area before washing their hands. The door handles were not cleaned afterward.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The center's name was not identified on the authorization form signed by the parent/physician for two long term medications for child A.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “The center's procedures for administering medication shall include duration of the parents authorization for medication, provide that it shall expire or be renewed after 10 work days. Long-term prescription drug use and over the counter medication may be allowed with written authorization from the child's physician and parent. The center's name was not identified on the authorization form signed by the parent/physician for two long term medications for child A.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training in subsection C of this section prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. There was no documentation provided to show that staff A, B and C had obtained orientation training. This was overdue by 12 days for staff A and B and by 5 weeks for staff C.”
  6. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill

Is Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill licensed?

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

When was Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 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.

How many children can Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill care for?

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

Does Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 872-8429 to ask.

What is Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill's phone number?

(540) 872-8429.

Where is Primrose School of Stafford at Embrey Mill?

805 Wonder Road, Stafford, VA 22554.

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