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12763 Lee Highway, Washington, VA
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Wakefield Country Day School
- licensed capacity
- 50
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Wakefield Country Day School
Wakefield Country Day School is a licensed child care center in Huntly, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes its programs: preschool and summer camp.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 50 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool and summer camp |
| Transportation | Transportation (bus transportation to surrounding counties) |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Virginia Independent Schools Association (VISA)) |
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Wakefield Country Day School has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Wakefield Country Day School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 50 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1059452
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all
- Background checks 5
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-2
“The center is required to obtain a completed national criminal background check by the 30th day for new board officers and agents. Board Officer #3 and Board Officer #4 have been Board Officers for nine months and did not have documentation of the results of the national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual health department inspection report for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal. There was no documentation of an annual health department inspection.”
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 by the end of the 30th day for new board officers and agents. Board Officer #1, that has been a Board Officer for three years, did not have documentation for the results of an out of state child abuse and neglect search for two states and did not have the results of the criminal record background check for one state that they lived in within the past five years. Board Officer #5 did not have documentation of for an out of state child abuse and neglect search for one state that they lived in within the past five years. Board Officer #1, and Board Officer #5 did not have documentation that a sex offender registry search was completed for each state they have resided in the last five years.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Injury prevention procedures shall be updated at least annually based on documentation of injuries and review of the activities and services. There was no documentation that injury prevention procedures were updated at least annually.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement and the results of the a central registry search by the end of the 30th day of service for new board officers and agents. Board Officer #2, #3, and Board Officer #4, that have been a board officer for nine months, did not have the results of a central registry search. Board Officer #3 and Board Officer #4 also did not have documentation of a sworn statement.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. The Pre-K children moved from their classroom to the art classroom, the written attendance record was left in the Pre-K classroom and did not move with the group of children.”
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standard where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: There was less than one inch of mulch observed at the base of the playground structures and four swings. Six inches of resilient surfacing is required at the base of slides, fall zones, and six feet on either side of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff # 3, with an employment date of 9/19/22, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/26/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review five staff records; the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 with an employment date of 9/19/22, the results of the Central registry search background check was dated 11/3/22.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire. Evidence: The fingerprint results on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 9/19/22, were dated 9/29/22.”
May 14, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Repeat Violation Based on observation, the center did not ensure that resilient surfacing complies with the minimum safety standard where playground equipment is provided. Evidence: There was less than one inch of mulch observed at the base of the playground structures and four swings. Six inches of resilient surfacing is required at the base of slides, fall zones, and six feet on either side of the swings.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of three staff files, the center did not obtain documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening for staff at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff # 3, with an employment date of 9/19/22, contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/26/22.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review five staff records; the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a central registry search within 30 days of employment for all staff members. Evidence: The record for Staff #3 with an employment date of 9/19/22, the results of the Central registry search background check was dated 11/3/22.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on review of three staff records, the center did not obtain documentation of the results of a national fingerprint background check prior to date of hire. Evidence: The fingerprint results on record for Staff #3, with an employment date of 9/19/22, were dated 9/29/22.”
Dec 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review, the facility did not maintain written records of children's injuries. Evidence: interviewed the program director and the school health administrator, and found that they did not maintain written documentation of children's serious and minor injuries.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of an annual review of an injury prevention plan. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of an injury prevention plan or an annual review.”
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Dec 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on review, the facility did not maintain written records of children's injuries. Evidence: interviewed the program director and the school health administrator, and found that they did not maintain written documentation of children's serious and minor injuries.”
8VAC20-780-40-J
“Based on review, the facility did not have documentation of an annual review of an injury prevention plan. Evidence: the facility did not have documentation of an injury prevention plan or an annual review.”
- Mar 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 26, 2022Complaint investigation5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that the facility failed to report all incidents to the department when a child is missing and local authorities are contacted for help. Evidence: On 01/06/2022 at 1:35 pm child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was found standing on the side of Zachary Taylor Highway by a citizen driving by the facility. The citizen called local authorities who were dispatched to the facility. Administration for the facility failed to report this incident to the department.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that children did not always remain within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) got in line to go back to their classroom from an outdoor activity. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the missing child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found the child once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews with staff it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection, and guidance of children under their supervision. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was participating in a sledding activity outdoors with their class. When it was time to go inside, children were asked to line-up and walk towards their classroom. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching for the missing child, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found child A once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group. Child A was reported to be crying when found by authorities.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview it was determined that sandboxes were not covered when not in use. Evidence: It was reported that the sandbox on the preschool playground is not kept covered when it is not in use.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation of the playground it was determined that the program did not ensure that the required amount (6 inches) of resilient surfacing was maintained beneath and around playground structures. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed bare ground with a sporadic amount of mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground.”
Sep 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that the facility failed to report all incidents to the department when a child is missing and local authorities are contacted for help. Evidence: On 01/06/2022 at 1:35 pm child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was found standing on the side of Zachary Taylor Highway by a citizen driving by the facility. The citizen called local authorities who were dispatched to the facility. Administration for the facility failed to report this incident to the department.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that children did not always remain within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) got in line to go back to their classroom from an outdoor activity. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the missing child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found the child once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews with staff it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection, and guidance of children under their supervision. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was participating in a sledding activity outdoors with their class. When it was time to go inside, children were asked to line-up and walk towards their classroom. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching for the missing child, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found child A once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group. Child A was reported to be crying when found by authorities.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview it was determined that sandboxes were not covered when not in use. Evidence: It was reported that the sandbox on the preschool playground is not kept covered when it is not in use.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation of the playground it was determined that the program did not ensure that the required amount (6 inches) of resilient surfacing was maintained beneath and around playground structures. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed bare ground with a sporadic amount of mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground.”
Sep 26, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-80-B Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that the facility failed to report all incidents to the department when a child is missing and local authorities are contacted for help. Evidence: On 01/06/2022 at 1:35 pm child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was found standing on the side of Zachary Taylor Highway by a citizen driving by the facility. The citizen called local authorities who were dispatched to the facility. Administration for the facility failed to report this incident to the department.”
8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews it was determined that children did not always remain within sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) got in line to go back to their classroom from an outdoor activity. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the missing child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found the child once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group.”
8VAC20-780-340-A Complaint related: Yes
“Based on interviews with staff it was determined that staff did not always ensure the care, protection, and guidance of children under their supervision. Evidence: On 01/06/22 at 1:35 pm, child A (d.o.b. 07/25/2018) was participating in a sledding activity outdoors with their class. When it was time to go inside, children were asked to line-up and walk towards their classroom. While walking to the classroom child A left the group. When the group of children entered the classroom a headcount was conducted and staff realized that a child was missing. Staff A walked back outside to look for the child around the campus. During the time that staff were searching for the missing child, child A made their way to the side of Zachary Taylor Highway. While child A was standing on the side of the road a passerby pulled over to assist the child. The citizen then called emergency authorities and waited with child A until authorities arrived. Staff at the facility found child A once emergency authorities arrived at the school. Based on documentation it appeared to be a ten minute timeframe that child A was missing from their assigned group. Child A was reported to be crying when found by authorities.”
8VAC20-780-330-E
“Based on observation and staff interview it was determined that sandboxes were not covered when not in use. Evidence: It was reported that the sandbox on the preschool playground is not kept covered when it is not in use.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation of the playground it was determined that the program did not ensure that the required amount (6 inches) of resilient surfacing was maintained beneath and around playground structures. Evidence: The Licensing Inspector observed bare ground with a sporadic amount of mulch underneath the climbing structure on the preschool playground.”
- Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Wakefield Country Day School
Is Wakefield Country Day School licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Wakefield Country Day School last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Wakefield Country Day School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 5 of 11 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 Wakefield Country Day School care for?
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Wakefield Country Day School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Wakefield Country Day School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Wakefield Country Day School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 635-8555 to ask.
What is Wakefield Country Day School's phone number?
(540) 635-8555.
Where is Wakefield Country Day School?
1059 Zachary Taylor Highway, Huntly, VA 22640. The nearest other daycare we list is The Child Care & Learning Center, 7.8 miles away.