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Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)

7386 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 231113.4· 20 reviews
licensed capacity
284
open each week
5 days

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About Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)

Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) is a licensed child care center in Mechanicsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 284 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with 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 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
284 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: “6:30am - 6pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks - 12 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentAmerican Sign Language and Baby Yoga
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetySecure keypad entry systems, Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (Transportation to and from area public schools)
MoreFounded 1996
Licensed capacity284 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
284 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105252
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Summary

18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 18 visits · 13 rules in all

  • Background checks 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “Repeat The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The record of staff #6, employed for two months, did not have documentation of a requesting a central registry check for one state prior to employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children shall, in addition to preservice and orientation training, annually, attend at least 16 hours of training and staff development activities, to include the department's health and safety update course. Training shall be related to child safety, child development, the function of the center, and any required department sponsored training. The record of staff #5 did not contain documentation of completing the 2025 annual health & safety update training.”
  2. May 18, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4 Complaint related: Yes

      “The required ratio for children ages 3 years old up to school age eligibility is one staff per ten children. The attendance sign-in documented 34 children ages 3 years to five years in attendance on April 30, 2026, with one staff. Multiple staff stated the junior kindergarten class was combined with the Montessori class and head start and was out of ratio on April 29, 2026, and April 30, 2026. Staff #4 confirmed the center was low on staff the week of April 27, 2026, and classrooms were out of ratio for periods of time throughout the week”
  3. Feb 12, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B

      “Behavioral guidance shall be constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and shall be intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Child #1 was observed crying on the playground when staff #4 grabbed the arm of child #1 and dragging the child back to the classroom.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “The center shall ensure rough handling is forbidden. Staff #4 was observed by two staff members, roughly grabbing the arm of child #1 and dragging her across the playground to the classroom door.”
  4. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “Complaint Violation: The Center is required to maintain the required supervision ratio of 1 staff to 4 infants age birth to 16 months old whenever children are in care. The center did not maintain the required supervision ratio in the infant room at the time of the inspection. There were five infants with one staff member present in the room.”
  7. May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for seven months, had a sworn statement documenting that the staff person lived in another state. The center did not have documentation of a follow up for a central registry check from one state. The results have not yet been obtained.”
  8. May 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #5, employed for seven months, had a sworn statement documenting that the staff person lived in another state. The center did not have documentation of a follow up for a central registry check from one state. The results have not yet been obtained.”
  9. Apr 3, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  10. Dec 16, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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  1. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1. In infant classroom 1, two bottles were observed in the fridge without dates labeled on the bottle. 2. In infant classroom 2, three bottles were observed in the fridge without dates labeled on the bottle. 3. Staff acknowledged that the bottles were not dated.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on reviews of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff record had documentation of a central registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 02/29/2024, contained a central registry result dated 05/13/2024, exceeding 30 days from employment. 2. The record of staff #4, employed 04/22/2024, contained a central registry result dated 06/18/2024, exceeding 30 days from employment. 3. The director stated they did not have documentation of a follow up as to the status of the request after 30 days from employment when the results had not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #5 did not contain an updated immunization. The last immunization record received was dated for October 2023. 2. Director acknowledged that a request was made and were awaiting the updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 contained an immunization record that was not signed by the physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child’s record contained documentation of name, address and phone number of two designated peopled to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #3 and Child #6 did not contain an address for 1 emergency contact listed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of liquid dish soap was observed in an unlocked drawer in the Baby Steps III classroom where children were present. 2. The label on the soap stated keep out of reach of children.”
  5. Jun 26, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure prepared infant formula be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1. In infant classroom 1, two bottles were observed in the fridge without dates labeled on the bottle. 2. In infant classroom 2, three bottles were observed in the fridge without dates labeled on the bottle. 3. Staff acknowledged that the bottles were not dated.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on reviews of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff record had documentation of a central registry check within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2, employed 02/29/2024, contained a central registry result dated 05/13/2024, exceeding 30 days from employment. 2. The record of staff #4, employed 04/22/2024, contained a central registry result dated 06/18/2024, exceeding 30 days from employment. 3. The director stated they did not have documentation of a follow up as to the status of the request after 30 days from employment when the results had not been received.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each child’s record contained documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for Child #5 did not contain an updated immunization. The last immunization record received was dated for October 2023. 2. Director acknowledged that a request was made and were awaiting the updated immunizations.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of children’s records, the center did not ensure that each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department Evidence: 1. The record for child #3 contained an immunization record that was not signed by the physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of child records, the center did not ensure each child’s record contained documentation of name, address and phone number of two designated peopled to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1. The records for Child #3 and Child #6 did not contain an address for 1 emergency contact listed.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. A bottle of liquid dish soap was observed in an unlocked drawer in the Baby Steps III classroom where children were present. 2. The label on the soap stated keep out of reach of children.”
  6. Mar 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jun 22, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record for child #2 (enrolled 5/08/23), did not have a physical examination.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The pool area has a gap (approximately 6 inches at the widest point) The gap between the cement floor and the fence poses a tripping hazard. 2. In room #7, the children's sofa and chair material is ripping and peeling on the top and bottom edges of the sofa and chair.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on the review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff completed all of the required orientation trainings. Evidence: The record for staff # 2 (employed: 5/15/23), staff 4 (employed: 10/11/22) and staff #8 (employed: 6/12/23) did not have documentation of orientation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-C

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each record contains all required information. Evidence: The records for child #3 (enrolled 5/08/23) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #6 (employed 1/10/23) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3 (enrolled 5/14/23), did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not have documentation of central registry findings for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (employed 5/15/23) did not contain documentation of central registry findings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had documentation of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #4 (hired on 10/11/22) did not have documentation of CPR certification. CPR certifications were not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had documentation of current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment Evidence: 1) The record for staff #4 (hired on 10/11/22) did not have documentation of First Aid certification. First Aid certification was not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment”
  10. Jun 22, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within one month after attendance. Evidence: The record for child #2 (enrolled 5/08/23), did not have a physical examination.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The pool area has a gap (approximately 6 inches at the widest point) The gap between the cement floor and the fence poses a tripping hazard. 2. In room #7, the children's sofa and chair material is ripping and peeling on the top and bottom edges of the sofa and chair.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on the review of staff records, the center did not ensure staff completed all of the required orientation trainings. Evidence: The record for staff # 2 (employed: 5/15/23), staff 4 (employed: 10/11/22) and staff #8 (employed: 6/12/23) did not have documentation of orientation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-C

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each record contains all required information. Evidence: The records for child #3 (enrolled 5/08/23) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for staff #6 (employed 1/10/23) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Evidence: The record for child #3 (enrolled 5/14/23), did not have documentation of immunizations.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not have documentation of central registry findings for one staff member. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 (employed 5/15/23) did not contain documentation of central registry findings.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had documentation of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the age of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1) The record for staff #4 (hired on 10/11/22) did not have documentation of CPR certification. CPR certifications were not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the vendor did not ensure three staff had documentation of current certification in first aid within 90 days of the date of employment Evidence: 1) The record for staff #4 (hired on 10/11/22) did not have documentation of First Aid certification. First Aid certification was not obtained within 90 days of their date of employment”
  11. Sep 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Aug 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff #3 (start date: 3/03/22), staff #4 (start date: 1/05/22), and staff #4 (start date: 2/07/22), did not contain the results of a central registry finding. During an interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry findings were not received within 30 days of employment for staff #3 and staff #4.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that one out of ten staff obtained fingerprint-print criminal background check results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 4 (hire date 2/07/22) did not contain a fingerprint-based criminal background check determination letter from the Office of Background Investigation prior to employment. 2) During an interview, a member of management confirmed the fingerprint-based criminal background check results for staff #4 have not been received.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review, two staff members did not complete the required 16 hours of annual training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5, contained documentation of seven hours of annual training. 2. The record for staff #6, contained 14 hours of annual training”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure each record contained additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for child #6 (birth date 4/07/21), had one immunization record documented on 9/08/21.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On bus #1 and bus #2, there were used face masks, paper, gloves, band aids, sandwich bags and empty candy wrappers, food wrappers and water bottles on the floor of the buses. 2. On bus #1, there was a hole exposing foam in the second seat on both sides of the bus. 3. On bus #2, there were holes exposing foam on the first seat (right side), both second seats, both third seats, and two holes in the last seat to the right. 4. In the Montessori room, one brown sofa cushion had tears at the seam, exposing foam. 5. On the school-age playground border, there are 6 metal spikes connecting the playground boarder, the spikes are protruding above the horizontal level of the plastic boarder.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for staff #4 (hire date 2/07/22) did not contain documentation of two or more references checked before employment.”
  13. Aug 1, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interviews, the center did not ensure staff members had a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The records for staff #3 (start date: 3/03/22), staff #4 (start date: 1/05/22), and staff #4 (start date: 2/07/22), did not contain the results of a central registry finding. During an interview, a member of management confirmed the central registry findings were not received within 30 days of employment for staff #3 and staff #4.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that one out of ten staff obtained fingerprint-print criminal background check results prior to hire. Evidence: 1. The record for staff # 4 (hire date 2/07/22) did not contain a fingerprint-based criminal background check determination letter from the Office of Background Investigation prior to employment. 2) During an interview, a member of management confirmed the fingerprint-based criminal background check results for staff #4 have not been received.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on record review, two staff members did not complete the required 16 hours of annual training appropriate to the age of children in care. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #5, contained documentation of seven hours of annual training. 2. The record for staff #6, contained 14 hours of annual training”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-E

      “Based on a review of children's records, the center did not ensure each record contained additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for child #6 (birth date 4/07/21), had one immunization record documented on 9/08/21.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. On bus #1 and bus #2, there were used face masks, paper, gloves, band aids, sandwich bags and empty candy wrappers, food wrappers and water bottles on the floor of the buses. 2. On bus #1, there was a hole exposing foam in the second seat on both sides of the bus. 3. On bus #2, there were holes exposing foam on the first seat (right side), both second seats, both third seats, and two holes in the last seat to the right. 4. In the Montessori room, one brown sofa cushion had tears at the seam, exposing foam. 5. On the school-age playground border, there are 6 metal spikes connecting the playground boarder, the spikes are protruding above the horizontal level of the plastic boarder.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. Evidence: The record for staff #4 (hire date 2/07/22) did not contain documentation of two or more references checked before employment.”
  14. Apr 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date: 4/18/22) and staff #3 (start date: 3/03/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test at time of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, a container of Glade fragrance spray labeled "Harmful" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and a container of disinfectant spray labeled "Harmful" and "Hazards to Humans? in a unlocked cabinet. 2. In classroom #5, a container of multi-surface cleaner labeled "Hazards to Humans" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and one container of Peroxide labeled "Harmful? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was in an unlocked cabinet. 3. In classroom #7: a container of Fabuloso labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? Lysol disinfectant wipes labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? Glade fragrance spray labeled "Harmful" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? a container of Resolve labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and ?Caution,? and a container of glass cleaner labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" in an unlocked closet located in the children’s bathroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 2. The record for staff #5 (date of last TB screening 12/02/19) did not have an updated TB screening/test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: One medication, Albuterol was observed without the prescription label, child’s name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Center Director confirmed that the medication did not have a label with the required information.”
  15. Apr 21, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening (TB) at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #1 (start date: 4/18/22) and staff #3 (start date: 3/03/22) did not have documentation of the TB screening or test at time of employment.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation and an interview, the center did not ensure hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In classroom #3, a container of Glade fragrance spray labeled "Harmful" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and a container of disinfectant spray labeled "Harmful" and "Hazards to Humans? in a unlocked cabinet. 2. In classroom #5, a container of multi-surface cleaner labeled "Hazards to Humans" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and one container of Peroxide labeled "Harmful? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" was in an unlocked cabinet. 3. In classroom #7: a container of Fabuloso labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? Lysol disinfectant wipes labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? Glade fragrance spray labeled "Harmful" and "Keep Out of Reach of Children,? a container of Resolve labeled "Keep Out of Reach of Children" and ?Caution,? and a container of glass cleaner labeled ?Caution? and "Keep Out of Reach of Children" in an unlocked closet located in the children’s bathroom.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on a review of staff records, the center did not ensure that subsequent communicable tuberculosis (TB) screenings were conducted at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. Evidence: 2. The record for staff #5 (date of last TB screening 12/02/19) did not have an updated TB screening/test.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-E

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the licensee did not ensure medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: One medication, Albuterol was observed without the prescription label, child’s name, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Center Director confirmed that the medication did not have a label with the required information.”

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 Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) licensed?

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

When was Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 8 of 18 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 Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) care for?

284, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)'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 Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24) cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 569-1717 to ask.

What is Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)'s phone number?

(804) 569-1717.

Where is Skipwith Academy At Pebble Creek (#24)?

7386 Creighton Parkway, Mechanicsville, VA 23111. The nearest other daycare we list is Compass Christian Church, 0.8 miles away.

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