Patricia's Child Care Center
434 Piney Pond Road, Brodnax, VA
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The Improvement Association is a licensed child care center in Lawrenceville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Improvement Association has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 17, 2026: no rules cited
No rules cited on any of 7 visits
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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8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one staff record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 02/23/2023 did not contain documentation of a central registry finding. S2 has been employed more than 30 days. The center was required to make a new central registry finding request.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on staff record review, the provider failed to ensure that one staff record contained central registry findings within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for S2, employed 02/23/2023 did not contain documentation of a central registry finding. S2 has been employed more than 30 days. The center was required to make a new central registry finding request.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained documentation of the Preservice training dated 1/11/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the training was not completed within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening was obtained within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained a tuberculosis training dated 10/21/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was obtained late.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to the first date of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained the results of a fingerprint background check dated 9/30/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the fingerprints were completed after hire.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained documentation of a central registry dated 10/26/2021 2. Administration acknowledged that the background check was not received within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure that all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained documentation of the Preservice training dated 1/11/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the training was not completed within the required time frame.”
8VAC20-780-160-A-1
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening was obtained within the required time frame. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained a tuberculosis training dated 10/21/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was obtained late.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a fingerprint background check prior to the first date of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained the results of a fingerprint background check dated 9/30/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the fingerprints were completed after hire.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain the results of a central registry background check within 30 days of employment for 1 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (DOH: 9/20/2021) contained documentation of a central registry dated 10/26/2021 2. Administration acknowledged that the background check was not received within the required time frame.”
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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 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 7 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.
75, 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 848-3040 to ask.
(434) 848-3040.
100 College View Drive, Lawrenceville, VA 23868. The nearest other daycare we list is The Improvement Association - Brunswick Education Center, 1.8 miles away.