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Woodlake Child Development Center

14750 Meyer Cove Drive, Midlothian, VA 231124.4· 13 reviews
licensed capacity
395
open each week
5 days

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About Woodlake Child Development Center

Woodlake Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Midlothian, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 395 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Infant - 12yrs
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
395 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00am - 6:00pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Infant - 12yrs
ProgramsInfant care
StaffCaregivers and teachers trained in health, safety, and education
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 1986
Licensed capacity395 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Woodlake Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
395 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108542
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Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 12 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 27, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Dec 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. A container of cleaning products with Keep out of the Reach of Children was placed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the hand sink located in Classroom #1. Children were present in the classroom during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for three months.”
    • 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 #2, who had been employed for more than one year, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  5. Dec 29, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • 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. A container of cleaning products with Keep out of the Reach of Children was placed in an unlocked cabinet underneath the hand sink located in Classroom #1. Children were present in the classroom during the inspection.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for three months.”
    • 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 #2, who had been employed for more than one year, did not have a central registry search requested.”
  6. Jun 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Classroom #1 served animal crackers and water for morning snack.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #2, who had been enrolled for seven months.”
  7. Jun 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Classroom #1 served animal crackers and water for morning snack.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #2, who had been enrolled for seven months.”
  8. Nov 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In a two-year-old classroom, containers of cleaning chemicals were in an unlocked cabinet, out of reach of children.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached.”
  9. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 29, 2024Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on interview, the center did not ensure to follow the required ratio in their two year old classroom. Evidence: 1. The ratio for two year old children is 1:8. (staff:children) In interview, four staff stated that the two's room had been out of ratio recently in the mornings. Staff stated that the room could be up to 5 children over ratio for anywhere from a few minutes to 15 minutes while waiting for the next staff member to come in. 2. Administration acknowledged that the two year old classroom was out of ratio several times.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the required handwashing procedures. Evidence: 1. Staff are required to wash their hands before and after a diaper change. Staff #2 (date of employment: 5/15/2024) was observed picking up a child to change their diaper. The staff member was not observed washing their hands prior to the change. After cleaning the table and putting on gloves, the staff proceeded to change the next child. Staff #2 acknowledged that she did not wash her hands in between diaper changes. 2. The first child that staff #2 changed immediately returned to play and was not observed washing her hands. Children are required to wash their hands after toileting. Staff #2 acknowledged that she did not instruct the child to hand wash. 3. Administration acknowledged that the handwashing procedures were not followed.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-400-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that behavioral guidance was constructive in nature, age and stage appropriate, and intended to redirect children to appropriate behavior and resolve conflicts. Evidence: 1. In interview, staff reported that staff #1 (date of employment: 12/11/2023) had an inappropriate tone and was not kind and nurturing towards the children. It was reported that she screamed at a child. Documentation from a parent also noted an incident where staff #1 displayed inappropriate behavior guidance. 2. Administration acknowledged that the staff's strategies and behavior were not appropriate and stated that her employment was terminated.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to follow the required diapering procedures. Evidence: 1. Centers are required clean and change children immediately if they become wet and soiled. Documentation from a parent dated 3/18/2024 stated that child #3 (date of enrollment: 9/6/22) had not been cleaned and changed properly resulting in the child being in pain. In an interview with a second family, a parent stated that her child was not being changed regularly and that she picked up her child several times with a heavily wet and soiled diaper. The center's online app where diapers were logged per the center's protocol, showed days with 4-5 hour breaks between diaper changes being entered into the system. 2. On 5/29/2024, staff #2 was observed diaper changing. Staff #2 sprayed sanitizer on the mat and immediately wiped it off. Bleach sanitizer is required to air dry or sit for two minutes. 3. Administration acknowledged that protocol was not followed.”
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff annually completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained 10 hours of annual training from 5/17/2022 to 5/17/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that staff #4 did not complete 16 hours of annual training.”
  2. Jan 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that one staff annually completed a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained 10 hours of annual training from 5/17/2022 to 5/17/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that staff #4 did not complete 16 hours of annual training.”
  3. Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 15, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated that she did not have current certification in CPR but did occasionally supervise the two-year old classroom independently. 2. Administration acknowledged that a CPR certified individual was not present in the two-year old classroom during the times when staff #1 worked alone.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B Complaint related: Yes

      “COMPLAINT RELATED Based on interview, the center did not ensure that children younger than three years were changed on a changing table or countertop designated for changing as required. Evidence: 1. During interview, staff in a two-year old classroom stated that children were sometimes diapered while standing in the bathroom as part of their potty-training procedure. 2. Administration acknowledged that the children in the two-year old classroom were not always being changed on the designated table.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-2 Complaint related: No

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had current certification in first aid as required. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 stated that she did not have current certification in first aid but did occasionally supervise the two-year old classroom independently. 2. Administration acknowledged that a first aid certified individual was not present in the two year-old classroom during the times when staff #1 worked alone.”
  5. Aug 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of eight (8) child records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #1 (date of enrollment: 6/7/23), child #6 (date of enrollment: 6/19/2023) and child #7 (date of enrollment: 5/15/2023) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. Administration acknowledged the records were incomplete.”
  6. Aug 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of eight (8) child records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #1 (date of enrollment: 6/7/23), child #6 (date of enrollment: 6/19/2023) and child #7 (date of enrollment: 5/15/2023) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. Administration acknowledged the records were incomplete.”
  7. Aug 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of eight (8) child records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #1 (date of enrollment: 6/7/23), child #6 (date of enrollment: 6/19/2023) and child #7 (date of enrollment: 5/15/2023) did not contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age. 2. Administration acknowledged the records were incomplete.”
  8. May 17, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-D Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that non prescription medication was administered by a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements in 8VAC20-780-245 J 1 or J 2. Evidence: 1. During interview, staff stated that Bacitracin, an antibiotic ointment medication, was administered to child #1 by a staff member who did not have the required Medication Administration Training. 2. Administration acknowledged that the medication was administered by a staff who was not MAT certified.”
  9. Apr 13, 2023Visit5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #6 (date of attendance: 1/16/23) contained an immunization record dated 1/27/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the immunization record was received late.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that complete records were kept for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) was missing one of the two required reference checks. The center is required to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain reference check documentation. 2. Administration acknowledged that the missing reference checks had not been completed and the records were incomplete.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation drills were maintained. Evidence: 1. Monthly evacuation drills were not documented from November of 2022 to March of 2023. 2. Administration stated that the drills had been conducted but not documented.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings had not been obtained within the 30 days of employment as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) contained a TB screening dated 3/7/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was completed after the first date of employment.”
  10. Apr 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #6 (date of attendance: 1/16/23) contained an immunization record dated 1/27/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the immunization record was received late.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that complete records were kept for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) was missing one of the two required reference checks. The center is required to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain reference check documentation. 2. Administration acknowledged that the missing reference checks had not been completed and the records were incomplete.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation drills were maintained. Evidence: 1. Monthly evacuation drills were not documented from November of 2022 to March of 2023. 2. Administration stated that the drills had been conducted but not documented.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings had not been obtained within the 30 days of employment as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) contained a TB screening dated 3/7/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was completed after the first date of employment.”
  11. Apr 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on a review of 10 children's records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #6 (date of attendance: 1/16/23) contained an immunization record dated 1/27/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the immunization record was received late.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that complete records were kept for two staff. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) was missing one of the two required reference checks. The center is required to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain reference check documentation. 2. Administration acknowledged that the missing reference checks had not been completed and the records were incomplete.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure that documentation of emergency evacuation drills were maintained. Evidence: 1. Monthly evacuation drills were not documented from November of 2022 to March of 2023. 2. Administration stated that the drills had been conducted but not documented.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding for two staff by the end of the 30th day of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 3/3/23) did not contain a central registry finding. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings had not been obtained within the 30 days of employment as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/3/23) contained a TB screening dated 3/7/23. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was completed after the first date of employment.”
  12. Dec 28, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  13. Nov 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of ten (10) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for seven (7) staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 8/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff #3: (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/7/2022. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/16/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 8/4/2022. The record of staff #6 (date of employment: 7/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 9/5/2022. The record of staff #7 (date of employment: 8/15/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff # 8 (date of employment: 7/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 9/5/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not obtained within 30 days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Two (2) children's medication and forms were reviewed in the center's second building. The records did not contain written care plans with instructions from the physician. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained the forms.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two (2) records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #7 (date of enrollment: 11/1/2022) and child #8 (date of enrollment: 9/19/2022) were missing an address for one (1) of the two (2) required emergency contacts. The records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the information was missing.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB)screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/18/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/19/2022. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/16/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/19/2022. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained a TB screening dated 5/26/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not submitted at the time of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, measurements and interview, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. On the three year old playground, climbing structures were observed that measured two (2) to three (3) feet in height. A sampling of pea gravel measurements were taken that measured one (1) to two (2) inches. The equipment was required to have a minimum of 6 inches based on the height of the equipment. On the four year old playground, a slide structure was measured to be approximately three (3) foot nine (9) inches. The pea gravel measured from one (1) to two (2) inches. The equipment is required to have a minimum of six (6) inches. On a three/four year old playground, climbing equipment was measured between three (3) and four (4) feet. The pea gravel measured between one (1) and four (4) inches. The equipment was required to have a minimum of six (6) inches. On a two year old playground, four (4) climbing structures were observed that required the six (6) inches of resilient surfacing. The measurements gathered measured between one (1) to two (2) inches. 2. Administration acknowledged that the playground areas required additional resilient surfacing.”
  14. Nov 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of ten (10) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a central registry finding within 30 days of employment for seven (7) staff as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 8/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff #3: (date of employment: 8/29/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/7/2022. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/16/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 8/4/2022. The record of staff #6 (date of employment: 7/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 9/5/2022. The record of staff #7 (date of employment: 8/15/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 10/19/2022. The record of staff # 8 (date of employment: 7/18/2022) contained a central registry finding dated 9/5/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the findings were not obtained within 30 days of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “Based on review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. Two (2) children's medication and forms were reviewed in the center's second building. The records did not contain written care plans with instructions from the physician. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained the forms.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of 10 child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two (2) records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The records of child #7 (date of enrollment: 11/1/2022) and child #8 (date of enrollment: 9/19/2022) were missing an address for one (1) of the two (2) required emergency contacts. The records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the information was missing.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of 10 staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that three (3) staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB)screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #1 (date of employment: 8/18/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/19/2022. The record of staff #4 (date of employment: 8/16/2022) contained a TB screening dated 8/19/2022. The record of staff #5 (date of employment: 5/17/2022) contained a TB screening dated 5/26/2022. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screenings were not submitted at the time of employment.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation, measurements and interview, the center did not ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing complied with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. On the three year old playground, climbing structures were observed that measured two (2) to three (3) feet in height. A sampling of pea gravel measurements were taken that measured one (1) to two (2) inches. The equipment was required to have a minimum of 6 inches based on the height of the equipment. On the four year old playground, a slide structure was measured to be approximately three (3) foot nine (9) inches. The pea gravel measured from one (1) to two (2) inches. The equipment is required to have a minimum of six (6) inches. On a three/four year old playground, climbing equipment was measured between three (3) and four (4) feet. The pea gravel measured between one (1) and four (4) inches. The equipment was required to have a minimum of six (6) inches. On a two year old playground, four (4) climbing structures were observed that required the six (6) inches of resilient surfacing. The measurements gathered measured between one (1) to two (2) inches. 2. Administration acknowledged that the playground areas required additional resilient surfacing.”
  15. Mar 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:10/8/2021) did not contain current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:10/8/2021) did not contain current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for 3 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH:2/28/2022), staff #2 (10/8/2021), and staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) were missing references. 2. Administration acknowledged that the references had not been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for 3 staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The records of staff # 1 (DOH: 2/28/2022), staff #3 (DOH:2/21/2022) and staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Administration acknowledged that the tuberculosis screenings had not been completed and signed off by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      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 for 2 staff within 30 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 10/8/2021) contained central registry results dated 12/18/2021. 2. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) contained central registry results dated 1/24/2022. 3. Administration acknowledged that the results were not received within the required time frame.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3 (DOE: 10/20/2021) contained an immunization record dated 12/9/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was received after the first date of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for one child before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3: (DOE: 10/20/2021) contained a physical record dated 12/15/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physcial record was not received during the required time frames.”
  16. Mar 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:10/8/2021) did not contain current CPR certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on record review and interview, the vendor did not ensure 1 staff had current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care within 90 days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH:10/8/2021) did not contain current first aid certification. 2. Administration acknowledged that the certification had not been obtained.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment for 3 staff as required. Evidence: 1. The records of staff #1 (DOH:2/28/2022), staff #2 (10/8/2021), and staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) were missing references. 2. Administration acknowledged that the references had not been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A-1

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening for 3 staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. The records of staff # 1 (DOH: 2/28/2022), staff #3 (DOH:2/21/2022) and staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. 2. Administration acknowledged that the tuberculosis screenings had not been completed and signed off by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department.”
    • Background checks

      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 for 2 staff within 30 days of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (DOH: 10/8/2021) contained central registry results dated 12/18/2021. 2. The record of staff #4 (DOH: 12/13/2021) contained central registry results dated 1/24/2022. 3. Administration acknowledged that the results were not received within the required time frame.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that one child had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3 (DOE: 10/20/2021) contained an immunization record dated 12/9/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the record was received after the first date of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician for one child before attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The record of child #3: (DOE: 10/20/2021) contained a physical record dated 12/15/2021. 2. Administration acknowledged that the physcial record was not received during the required time frames.”
  17. Dec 28, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-410-1

      “Based on review of documentation, video footage and interview, the center did not ensure that striking a child was forbidden. Evidence: 1. The center reported on 12/28/2021 that child #1 (DOE: 11/1/2021) claimed that staff #1 (DOH: 8/11/2021) hit him on the hand with a spoon. 2. Video footage from 12/27/2021 showed child #1 sitting at a table eating. It appeared that Staff #1 struck the child's left hand with a plastic serving spoon. The video did not have audio, but the child stood up quickly holding his hand, mouthed "ow" and left the table. 3. Administration confirmed that they terminated staff #1's employment after reviewing the video and confirming that the teacher struck the child's hand.”

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 Woodlake Child Development Center licensed?

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

When was Woodlake Child Development Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Woodlake Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 12 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 Woodlake Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Woodlake Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Woodlake Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Woodlake Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 739-3709 to ask.

What is Woodlake Child Development Center's phone number?

(804) 739-3709.

Where is Woodlake Child Development Center?

14750 Meyer Cove Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112. The nearest other daycare we list is The Goddard School - Woodlake, 0.1 miles away.

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