Callahan Learning Center LLC

LOCUST GROVE, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

1.9based on state inspection data
Capacity106
Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Est. price$899/mo

Contact information

Address4354 Germanna Highway, LOCUST GROVE, VA, 22508

CityLOCUST GROVE, VA 22508

CountyORANGE

Phone(540) 786-9888

Operating details

Hours6:30 AM - 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Capacity106

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 5/27/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High4
  • Medium-High12
  • Medium7
  • Medium-Low2
  • Low0

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4354 Germanna Highway, LOCUST GROVE, VA, 22508, LOCUST GROVE, VA 22508

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  1. Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
  2. This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
  3. Ask about teacher-to-child ratios and how supervision is maintained through the day
  4. Ask about their illness policy and which symptoms require a child to stay home

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 5/27/2026

  • High2
  • Medium-High10
  • Medium6
  • Medium-Low1
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 85/27/2026

    8VAC20-780-280-B

    REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two's classroom, approximately eight cleaners and/or sanitizers, with warning labels "keep out of reach of children", were in an unlocked cabinet under the sink and within reach of children.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 85/27/2026

    8VAC20-780-500-A

    REPEAT VIOLATION Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water before and after eating. Staff #1 fed an infant a bottle and did not wash the infant's hands after.

    Not corrected
  3. High riskStandard 85/27/2026

    8VAC20-780-40-E

    The operational responsibilities of the licensee shall include ensuring that the center's activities, services, and facilities are maintained in compliance with these standards, the center's own policies and procedures that are required by these standards, and the terms of the current license issued by the department. The center's written procedures for safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness states infants should be placed on a firm sleep surface (such as a crib mattress). Infant #1 (age 7 months) fell asleep in a swing and staff #1 left the infant sleeping in the swing for over an hour. The swing also contained a "Warning" on the tag that stated "this product is not safe for sleep."

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 83/23/2026

    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. A can of disinfectant, a multi-purpose spray, and two air fresheners each with warning labels, "keep out of reach of children," were stored in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the bathroom used by the two-year old classrooms, accessible to children.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 83/23/2026

    8VAC20-780-500-A

    Staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change and children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after diapering. 1. In a 2 year old classroom, staff #4 did not wash hands before changing two children. The licensing inspector reminded the staff of the requirements of the standard. Following the reminder, Staff #4 proceeded to diaper another child without washing hands. 2. In the infant classroom, after diapering, staff #12 did not wash their hands nor the hands of infant #4.

    Not corrected
  6. High riskStandard 83/23/2026

    8VAC20-780-500-B

    REPEAT VIOLATION Staff shall ensure the immediate safety of a child during diapering and the disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. 1. During the inspection, child #6 (age 2) was observed lying alone on the diapering table in the Jack & Jill bathroom while Staff #4 remained in the 2-year-old classroom. 2. During two diaper changes in the Prep B classroom, Staff #4 stepped away from the diapering table to dispose of diapers, leaving each child unattended on the table. 3. During the inspection, Staff #4 lifted the trash can lid with their hand while holding a soiled diaper and disposed of it in this manner after three diaper changes.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-Low riskStandard 83/23/2026

    8VAC20-780-570-C

    The record of each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula. Written documentation of the brand of formula was not available for infants #1 and #2.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 89/29/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain the documentation to demonstrate that the individual possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1 and #5, both identified as program leaders, did not have the required qualifications in their files.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 89/29/2025

    8VAC20-780-270-A

    The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Several classrooms in the center had large areas of chipped and peeling paint.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 89/29/2025

    8VAC20-780-340-D

    Repeat Violation Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualification, has been working as a lead teacher with a group of preschoolers, for three months.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 89/29/2025

    8VAC20-780-500-B

    Repeat Violation The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #6 did not clean the diaper changing surface. Staff #6 only sprayed the diaper changing surface with a sanitizing solution, but did not allow it to dry for a period of 60 seconds or air dry, as the directions state.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-340-D

    Each grouping of children shall have at least one staff regularly present who meets lead teacher qualifications. Staff #1, who did not meet lead teacher qualifications, has been working as the lead teacher with a group of 3 year old's for four months.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-550-P

    Repeat Violation The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries that include all the required information. The incident reports for children #6 and #8 was missing the time the parent was notified The incident reports for children #6, #7, and #8 was missing the future action to prevent reoccurrence.

    Not corrected
  7. Medium-High riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-500-B

    The diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and at least room temperature water and sanitized after each use. Staff #4 and #7 did not clean the diaper changing surface. Both staff did not sanitize the diaper changing surface. Both staff only sprayed the sanitizer on the surface and immediately wiped it away, but the directions on the sanitizer states to leave the sanitizer for 60 seconds before wiping away or air drying.

    Not corrected
  8. Medium-High riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-500-A

    Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #4 did not wash hands before changing a child's diaper.

    Not corrected
  9. Medium-High riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-280-B

    Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the Pre-K classroom, room spray and Febreeze were on a shelf, out of reach of children.

    Not corrected
  10. Medium-High riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-260-B

    Repeat Violation After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided, or approvals of a

    Not corrected
  11. Medium riskStandard 84/8/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    Repeat Violation Staff records shall contain the job title and documentation to demonstrate that the individual possessed the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. The records for staff #1 and #2, both identified as lead teachers, was missing program leader qualifications.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 89/30/2024

    8VAC20-780-510-F

    Repeat Violation Medication authorization shall be available to staff during the entire time it is effective. Medication was observed on-site for child #6 and there was no documentation of parent authorization for the medication.

    Not corrected

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Safety & Compliance Analysis

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25Total Violations
7Recent Violations
(Past 6 Months)

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Estimated monthly cost

$899/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: LOCUST GROVE, ORANGE County
  • Capacity: 106
  • Type: Child Day Center

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