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Children of America (Winchester), LLC

Inspection · 2026-03-05

Date
2026-03-05
Complaint Related
Yes
Licensing Inspector
Amy Tomblin
(804) 629-3923
SHSIA monitoring inspection of an approved subsidy vendor to determine compliance with current subsidy requirements regarding the health and safety of children and to promote quality standards for the children in their care.
No

Areas Reviewed

8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special Care Provisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-821 Licensure Requirements
8VAC20-821 Renewal
8VAC20-821 Application Fees
8VAC20-821 Background Checks
8VAC20-821 Standards of Conduct
8VAC20-821 Violation Review
8VAC20-821 Sanctions
8VAC20-821 Appeals
20 Access to minor?s records
22.1 Early Childhood Care and Education
63.2 Child Abuse & Neglect

During the inspection, the inspector reviewed the areas listed above. Unless otherwise noted as a violation within this inspection report, the provider was in compliance with the standards reviewed. If there were any serious injuries or fatalities related to a violation, the details will be included in the description of the violation.

Inspector Notes

An unannounced, on-site inspection was initiated on March 5, 2026 completed on March 5, 2026 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on February 19, 2026 relating to allegations of. The inspector reviewed two children?s records on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility, interviews and observation.

The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegations; therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to Physical Plant and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.

Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on March 13, 2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

Violations

1
Standard 8VAC20-780-270-A
REPEAT VIOLATION
Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safer and operable condition.
In the School Age Classroom, the wood on the cabinet above the counter was broken and had rough edges, exposing the hinge from the outside which had sharp edges both create a scratching hazard. There is a bookcase with a broken area on the top exposing the wood material inside that has rough edges and creates a scratching hazard.
Plan of Correction: The cabinet was repaired by applying filler to cover the exposed hinge. The bookcase shelves were repositioned so that the finished side face outward covering the previously exposed wood.
Additional corrections
Director will continue to ensure walkthroughs in the morning to report any broken items in the classroom, and that they are reported to maintenance in a timely manner.