Willowcreek Academy
GAINESVILLE, VA·Child Day CenterLicensed
Contact information
Address8171 Linton Hall Road, GAINESVILLE, VA, 20155
CountyPRINCE WILLIAM
Phone(703) 754-7767
Operating details
Hours6:00 am - 6:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Capacity140
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/29/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High4
- Medium-High2
- Medium5
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
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Location
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8171 Linton Hall Road, GAINESVILLE, VA, 20155, GAINESVILLE, VA 20155
Questions to ask on a tour
Chosen for this facility's inspection history and profile — bring them along on your visit.
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
- Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/29/2025
- High2
- Medium-High1
- Medium1
- Medium-Low0
- Low0
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 810/29/2025
8VAC20-780-180-A
Staff shall be capable of communicating effectively both orally and in writing as applicable to the job responsibility. Staff A was not able to communicate effectively with the Licensing Inspector (LI) who asked questions about how many children were present, the ages of the children, if anyone had allergies etc. Staff A asked a child in the room to answer one of the LI's questions.
Not corrected - Medium riskStandard 810/29/2025
8VAC20-780-500-A
Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals and snacks. Three children failed to wash their hands or clean their hands with wipes after eating their morning meal.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/28/2025
8VAC20-780-340-F
Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 5/19/ 25 at approximately 8:50 am, staff A left the toddler classroom unattended for approximately one minute. There were 8 children in the classroom, the youngest child was 21 months of age.
Not corrected - High riskStandard 85/28/2025
8VAC20-780-350-B-2
The staff to child ratio whenever children are in care is 1 staff to 5 children for children 16 months up to 24 months. On 5/19/2025 at approximately 8:45 am staff B left the toddler classroom, leaving staff A alone with 8 children for approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
Not corrected
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$899/month
This is a modeled estimate — based on location, ages served, and program data — not the provider's actual tuition. Real prices vary by age group and services. Contact the daycare for current rates, fees, and availability.
Typical prices in Virginia run about $1,267/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Virginia by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: GAINESVILLE, PRINCE WILLIAM County
- Capacity: 140
- Type: Child Day Center
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