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St. Andre Bessette Schola

2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901

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About St. Andre Bessette Schola

St. Andre Bessette Schola is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

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Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
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Licensed capacity
95 children

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AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

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Inspection reports for St. Andre Bessette Schola

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Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109801
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 20 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Background checks 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Food and nutrition 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. Sep 16, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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, and is considered part of the staff member's record. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation they completed orientation training.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “REPEAT VIOLATIONS Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and must contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The record for staff #6 only contained one reference.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “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. The record for child #7 did not contain the address for either emergency contact.”
  2. Mar 24, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #7, whose first day was today, did not have a completed national criminal background check and one had not been requested.”
    • 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 #7, whose first day working with children was today, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working alone with children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Records shall be kept for each staff. There was no record for Staff #7. The records for staff #1, 2, & 3 did not contain documentation on how they qualified for their position a lead teacher. The record for staff #1 only contained one reference.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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. The door to the hall closet located in the same hall as the classrooms was left open. The closet contained hazardous substances such as Windex Foam on open shelves.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A

      “At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current CPR and first aid certification. Five out of the six classrooms did not have a staff member that was CPR and first aid certified.”
    • 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. Today was the first day Staff #7 worked at the center. Staff #7 was alone with children and had no signed sworn statement.”
  3. Oct 6, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff. Staff #3 has been employed at the center for 13 months and has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. On the date of the inspection there was not a lead teacher or director present.”
  4. Mar 25, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information:Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record of child 1, began at the center five months ago, only has one emergency contact and the emergency contact does not contain a phone number. The record for child 4, began at the center two months ago, does not have emergency contacts.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. The record for child 3 has an immunization record dated one month after starting. The record for child 5 has an immunization record dated one week after starting.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #3 was employed for two weeks before a completed national criminal background check was received.”
  5. Dec 9, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Saff records shall be kept for each staff person and include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1's record did not contain documentation to demonstrate how they qualified for lead teacher.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection results were not posted.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Three lunch containers and water bottles were not dated and labeled with the child's name. Two lunch containers and two water bottles were labeled with the child's name but were not dated.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for November.”
  6. Sep 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-N

      “The center shall develop a written playground safety procedure that includes specific procedures. The centers playground safety procedure does not include a method of maintaining resilient surface.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-B

      “The emergency preparedness plan shall contain all required procedural components. The shelter-in-place and lockdown plan did not contain procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child.”

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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Questions about St. Andre Bessette Schola

Is St. Andre Bessette Schola licensed?

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

When was St. Andre Bessette Schola last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Andre Bessette Schola had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 6 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 St. Andre Bessette Schola care for?

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

Does St. Andre Bessette Schola accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Andre Bessette Schola's hours?

Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 803-0811 to confirm.

How much does St. Andre Bessette Schola cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 803-0811 to ask.

What is St. Andre Bessette Schola's phone number?

(828) 803-0811.

Where is St. Andre Bessette Schola?

2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The nearest other daycare we list is Mighty Minds, Little Hands International Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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