Description:
Children of America provides educational daycare in Appleton, VA. As leaders in child care we provide educational and enrichment programming for infants, toddler, preschool, kindergarten and school-age children. Our community-based schools offer children the opportunity to grow in a rich environment that promotes a love of learning.
2 stars. Initial License Date: 11/30/2009. Open Jan - Dec.
Where possible, ChildcareCenter provides inspection reports as a service to families. This information is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact the daycare provider directly with any questions or concerns, as the provider may have already addressed some or all issues. Reports can also be verified with your local daycare licensing office.
| Violation Date | Rule Number | Rule Summary |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-21 | Licensing | Revocation |
| 2021-03-03 | 251.08(6)(b)1. | Seat Belt Use - Child |
| Description: In two after school pick-up stops that children got on the bus, the driver was observed driving away before the children were properly seated and had time to buckle their seat belts. | ||
| 2020-02-12 | 251.07(3)(a)2. | Indoor Equipment - Construction, Condition |
| Description: Indoor equipment failed to be in good operating condition- broken extinguisher cover in Pre-k B, broken toy buckets, and mirror on side of shelf in hometown contained sharp edges. | ||
| 2020-02-12 | 251.09(1)(e) | Infant & Toddler - Provider Training |
| Description: Of 3 Staff Records reviewed/updated 1 failed to have documentation of infant/toddler training. | ||
| 2020-02-12 | 251.06(2)(gm) | Premises - Well Drained, Clean |
| Description: Rooms throughout the center needed to be cleaned. Floor were in need of being swept, mopped, and/or vacuumed. | ||
| 2020-02-12 | 251.07(1)(b)3. | Program Schedule - Balance Of Indoor / Outdoor |
| Description: Children failed to be going outdoors daily when weather permits. | ||
| 2020-02-12 | 251.06(2)(g) | Stairs, Walks, Ramps, Porches - Safety |
| Description: Walkways and emergency exits failed to be free of snow- Infant A exit door could only be opened a quarter of the way. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.06(10)(f) | Bathroom Supplies |
| Description: Soap, toilet paper, disposable paper towels or blower-type air dryers and a wastepaper container shall be provided and accessible to children using the facilities. Pre-K A, Toddler B, S/A, Infant A, and Infant B were out of paper towels and/or toilet paper. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.06(5)(a) | Condition Of Premises |
| Description: The premises failed to be in good repair- the carpeting in the preschool 2A room contained several snags and runs in the carpeting and the bathroom light was not working properly. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.06(9)(d)2.a. | Food Storage - Dry Food |
| Description: Open dry food items failed to be stored in food grade containers- opened English Muffins. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.09(4)(a)3. | Infant & Toddler - Diaper Changing Surface Disinfection |
| Description: The diaper changing surface failed to be easily cleanable- changing pad surface contained tears in Toddler B and Infant A. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.04(6)(c)1. | Medical Log - Requirements |
| Description: Medical log books shall be in a book with stitched binding with pages that are lined and numbered. The pages may not be removed or lines skipped. Medical log books failed to meet the requirements- Toddler A, 2's, and Infant B rooms. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.07(5)(a)5.d. | Menus - Include Diverse Types Of Foods |
| Description: Diverse types of foods failed to be served to children for snacks. On days that the food order was changed or didn't come the same snack item was repeated. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.05(4)(g) | Mixed Age Group With Children Under Age 2 - Group Size |
| Description: Children under the age of 2 were in a group size of more than 8 children during the morning drop off hours 4 the 8 day period reviewed. 6/1719- 9 children, 6/20/9-10 children, 6/24/19- 9 children, and 6/25/19- 10 children. | ||
| 2019-06-26 | 251.04(2)(i)5. | Policy Submitted & Implemented - Child Guidance |
| Description: Center staff failed to implement the centers child guidance policy when speaking in front of and handling distraught children. Staff members used inappropriate language and comments in front of the children and when moving a child that was acting out. | ||
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The Center is a very nice facility with many amazing teachers. I chose this place for stability for my child. The turn over rate was incredibly high, we chose to leave were she has been in a stable non-turnover facility for over a year. I would recommend this daycare with caution for teachers leaving and joining often.