Always Sonshine Learn and Play - Fredericksburg VA Child Day Center

11919 Rutherford Drive , Fredericksburg VA 22407
(540) 548-3355
5 Reviews

About the Provider

Description: Always Sonshine Learn and Play welcomes you!!! Serving our community since 1996, we are a family owned and operated business. We provide a preschool program with lessons that are geared to stimulate learning and cognitive growth for ages 2-5 and our Schoolagers enjoy our program with planned arts, crafts, games and activities, before and after school. We offer fulltime for Schoolage children during days off from school and a fun summer camp. Every day is a new day and a fresh beginning at Always Sonshine Learn and Play!

Program and Licensing Details

  • License Number: 1108457
  • Capacity: 75
  • Age Range: 1 month - 12 years 11 months
  • Virginia Quality Level: 2
  • Enrolled in Subsidized Child Care Program: Yes
  • Current License Expiration Date: Feb 26, 2025
  • District Office: Virginia Dept of Social Services - Division of Licensing Programs
  • District Office Phone: (540) 272-2941 (Note: This is not the facility phone number.)
  • Licensor: Sharon Allen

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Inspection/Report History

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Inspection Date SHSI Complaint Rated Violations
2023-01-19 No No Yes
2023-01-19 Yes No No
2022-07-14 No No Yes
2022-07-14 Yes No No
2022-01-20 No No No
2022-01-20 Yes No No
2021-09-23 No No Yes
2021-09-23 Yes No No
2021-02-04 No No Yes
2021-02-04 Yes No Yes
2020-10-08 No No Yes
2020-10-08 Yes No No
2020-06-08 No No No
2020-06-08 Yes No No
2019-09-30 No No Yes

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Reviews

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Ashley Wilson Nov 23, 2019
I have used this provider for more than 6 months

Leah is the owner and when you're looking for someone to love your babies like their own... Look no further. Nothing can replace her or her staff...

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Happy Parent Dec 17, 2014

I have to apologize for the post above unfortunately it sounds more like a disgruntled employee who didn't get their way and then actually a person that knows anything about the daycare. My children have been going to the Center for over 4 years we consider them family they are a second home for my children. There is not a member on staff that I would not trust with my children after hours. As far as the owner whatever she practices for her religion is none of my concern however I can't say anything about her she is the most caring loving compassionate person I've ever met in my life. She has help my family out and others that I'm aware of several time without even being asked for help. As far as the 1 to 10 ratio as stated above that can't be more incorrect, 1 to 10 may be in the school agers room which is way beyond state rules and regulations perfectly fine. And any other classroom there is normally no more than eight children for one person depending on the age if you know anything about daycare rules and regulations you know each age determines the ratio. I have never nor has my husband ever notice the ratio not being watched closely. To the person above I do apologize for your misfortune I apologize that you feel the way that you do however to anybody else reading this review don't pass judgement based on somebody else's misfortune or mixed feelings tour the center I'll talk to the parents there isn't a person there that wouldn't praise the center.

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A current parent Dec 13, 2014

I love Always Sonshine Learn and Play and truthfully am applaud at the review left in September 2014. Anyone that truly observes this program sees their growth and stability in our community and surrounding area. Those that read the low rating review please understand that there is always room for growth and that's what I love (and many,many people feel the same way) the owner of the business. She is very educated with years of experience. She stepped up to the plate of ownership after her Mother unexpectedly passed away. If anyone truly knows her story...the business was not given to her either! She had to work at becoming the owner as it was NOT just handed to her. She loves the children and their family and if the worse thing some can say about her is that she is too nice, as she gives the everyone the benifit of the doubt even so, her team allowing them to grow if they so desirwe with her. I do know,though, she isn't afraid of change and will make changes if the need arises but she ALWAYS puts others, ecspecially the children first. I have 4 children enrolled here and know the ratios for age groups and trust me, I pay attention to the classroom each day. My family has been with Always Sonshine Learn and Play for 3 years and I have never had any room for concern enough to bash this company and its owner or her religion.

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A concerned mom Sep 19, 2014

This place should not be open for business! The "owner' is uneducated in child development and the ONLY reason she owns it is due to it being passed down from her relative. Her behavior is very unprofessional and claims to be a Christian but proved untrue. The facility is unsanitary. The staff are disorganized and unprofessional instead of caring for the children they were busy on their cell phones. They were also 1 staff to 10 children which is against state regulations. I pray parents think twice before leaving their precious children there.

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Tracey Jul 09, 2014

Best preschool EVER! My son went there 4 years ago, before I moved away from area and he still talks about Ms. Leah & Ms. Marcy. Such a great staff and amazing environment for young children!!!

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