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Wakefield School

4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198
licensed capacity
20
open each week
5 days

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About Wakefield School

Wakefield School is a licensed child care center in The Plains, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
20 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity20 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wakefield School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Wakefield School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
20 children
Ages
Preschoolers
License number
#956697
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 10 rules in all

  • Background checks 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Feb 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment and before coming into contact with children. The record for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than nine months, did not contain a TB screening.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. The record for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than nine months, did not contain Preservice documentation.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-1

      “(Systemic) The program is required to obtain sworn statements from Board Officers within 30 days of beginning service. The records for Board Officer#1 and Board Officer #5, who have been serving on the Board for more than eight months, did not contain sworn statements.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-3

      “(Systemic) The program is required to request the results of a search of the central registry for Board Officers within 30 days of beginning service. The record for Board Officer #5, who has been serving on the Board for more than eight months, did not contain documentation of requesting a central registry check.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “(Systemic) The program is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the staff has resided in the preceding five years. The record for Staff #1, who has been employed for more than nine months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry request from a state where they previously resided.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “(Systemic) The program is required to obtain the results of a national fingerprint-based criminal history check for Board Officers within 30 days of beginning service. The records for Board Officer #1 and Board Officer #5, who have been serving on the Board for more than eight months, did not contain fingerprint results.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-4

      “The staff-to-children ratio required for children from three years up to school age eligible is one staff to 10 children. At approximately 10:05am the Licensing Inspector observed one staff with 11 children in the PreK class.”
  4. Sep 10, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each staff person with documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment and documentation shall include: dates of contact, names of persons contacted, results, and signature of person making the call; and documentation to demonstrate that the staff member possesses the education and experience required by the job position. The program submitted two incomplete references for Staff #1. 2. There was no documentation on file to demonstrate that Staff #1 possessed the education or experience requirements for the Lead position.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. There was no TB screening on file for Staff #1 who has been employed for more than five weeks.”
  5. Mar 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of two staff records, the program did not obtain the results of a search of the central registry for each staff every five years as required. Evidence: The most recent central registry results on record for Staff #2 were dated 11/28/18.”
  6. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on review of four Board Officer and two Agent records, the center did not obtain the results of a national, fingerprint-based criminal history check within 30 days of beginning service for one Board Officer. Evidence: The fingerprints on record for Board Officer #1, who began service on 7/1/22, were dated 3/16/23.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on review of four Board Officer and two Agent records, the center did not ensure that a Board Officer submitted a sworn statement within 30 days of beginning service or that the results of a search of the central registry were obtained for the Board Officer within 30 days of beginning service. Evidence: The sworn statement submitted by the center for Board Officer #1, who began service on 7/1/22, was dated 3/13/23. The center reported that the central registry check for the Board Officer was mailed on 3/17/23.”
  8. Sep 14, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff member submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: The record for Staff A, with a start date of 8/19/22, did not contain documentation of a negative TB test or screening”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of two staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that the record for each staff contained documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education required by the job position. Evidence: The record for Staff A, who is in the position of Program Leader for the program, did not contain documentation to demonstrate that the staff member has the education to qualify for the position.”
  9. Mar 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the program did not ensure that all electrical outlets had protective covers. Evidence: During the inspection on 3/17/22 there were two wall outlets that did not have protective covers as well as a power cord that was accessible to children that had four exposed outlets without covers.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, the program 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: On 3/17/22 antiseptic cleaning wipes were observed in an unlocked cabinet over the sink.”

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 Wakefield School

Is Wakefield School licensed?

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

When was Wakefield School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wakefield School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 5 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 School care for?

20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Wakefield School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wakefield School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wakefield School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 253-7500 to ask.

What is Wakefield School's phone number?

(540) 253-7500.

Where is Wakefield School?

4439 Old Tavern Road, The Plains, VA 20198. The nearest other daycare we list is Grace Episcopal Church, 0.5 miles away.

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