Play-N-Pretend Preschool & Child Care Center, LLC

DANVILLE, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

3.4based on state inspection data
Capacity99
Hours7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Est. price$1,038/mo

Contact information

Address2276 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 125, DANVILLE, VA, 24540

CityDANVILLE, VA 24540

CountyDANVILLE

Phone(434) 836-8953

Operating details

Hours7:00 am - 5:30 pm, Monday - Friday

Capacity99

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 2/3/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High7
  • Medium-High3
  • Medium10
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

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Location

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2276 Franklin Turnpike, Suite 125, DANVILLE, VA, 24540, DANVILLE, VA 24540

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  3. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home
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Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/3/2026

  • High3
  • Medium-High2
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low5
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 82/3/2026

    8VAC20-780-280-B

    Hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. There were 2 containers of Lysol and a bottle of ?soap water? sitting on top of the changing table in Classroom 4.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 82/3/2026

    8VAC20-780-140-A

    REPEAT VIOLATION Each child shall have a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child 1 (age 19 months), who has been enrolled for 17 months, does not have contain documentation of a physical examination; this record was reviewed and cited at a previous inspection.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 82/3/2026

    8VAC20-780-560-J

    Tables shall be sanitized before and after use for feeding. The tables in Classroom 4 were not sanitized prior to lunch. The ?bleach/water? solution was sprayed on the tables and immediately wiped off, not allowing for the solution to air dry on the surface for a minimum of two minutes.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-790-520-A

    The vendor shall ensure compliance with the terms of the vendor agreement; the vendor shall not be in possession of or swipe any parents? or guardians? VA-ECC card. Staff 5 confirmed that they had been in possession of and swiped the VA-ECC card for Child 1 and Child 2.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-Low riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-780-140-A

    REPEAT VIOLATION Each child shall have a physical examination before the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record for Child 6, who has been enrolled for 11 months.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-Low riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-780-80-A

    For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 25 children present in Classroom 5 but only 15 children were marked present on the attendance record.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-780-245-A

    Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training. Staff 2 obtained a total of 3 training hours in 2024. Staff 5 obtained a total of 14 training hours in 2024.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-780-560-G

    When food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Multiple lunchboxes in Classroom 5 were not labeled or dated in a way that identifies the owner.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 88/4/2025

    8VAC20-780-550-P

    COMPLAINT RELATED The center shall maintain a written record of children?s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the date of occurrence. The written record of an injury sustained by Child 1 was not made the day of the occurrence; the written record was completed the day after the injury occurred. Complaint related: Yes

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 84/14/2025

    8VAC20-780-140-A

    The center shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician by the child?s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The record for Child 1 did not contain a physical examination; Child 1 has been attending for more than 2 years.

    Not corrected
  8. High riskStandard 84/14/2025

    8VAC20-780-340-A

    When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. On 04/09/2025, Staff 1 spun Child 1 (2 years old) around in a swivel desk chair. Child 1 made approximately 27 rotations in the chair. When Child 1 stood up, they fell face forward, striking their chin on the floor. The fall resulted in a wound to the chin that required outside medical treatment.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium riskStandard 83/5/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-A

    REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children and the screening shall have been completed within the last 30 days of employment. The TB screening for Staff 4 was conducted 8 months prior to employment.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-Low riskStandard 83/5/2025

    8VAC20-780-60-A

    The center shall maintain a separate record for each enrolled child that contains all of the information required by the standards. The records for Child 2 and Child 5 did not contain all of the required information.

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 83/5/2025

    8VAC20-780-240-B

    Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. The record for Staff 4, who has been employed for over 1 month, did not contain documentation of completing orientation training. The record for Staff 5, who has been employed for over 3 months, did not contain documentation of completing orientation training.

    Not corrected
  12. High riskStandard 81/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-550-P

    The center shall maintain a written record of children?s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of the occurrence. Child 1 (6 years old) sustained an injury while under the supervision of the center on 12/31/2024. There was not a written record of the injury. Complaint related: Yes

    Not corrected
  13. High riskStandard 81/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-80-B-2

    The center shall inform the department?s representative as soon as practicable, but not to exceed two business days, of any injury to a child that occurs while the child is under the supervision of the center and requires outside medical attention. Child 1 (6 years old) sustained an injury, while under the supervision of the center on 12/31/2024, that required outside medical attention. The center did not notify the department that the injury occurred. Complaint related: Yes

    Not corrected
  14. Medium riskStandard 81/15/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    A tuberculosis screening or testing is required every two years from the date of the last screening. The tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was overdue by 10 months. Complaint related: No

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
0Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$1,038/month

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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: DANVILLE, DANVILLE County
  • Capacity: 99
  • Type: Child Day Center

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