Barrett Early Learning Center, Inc.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VAChild Day CenterLicensed

3.5based on state inspection data
Capacity60
Hours7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Est. price$1,038/mo

Contact information

Address410 Ridge Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22902

CityCHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

CountyCHARLOTTESVILLE

Phone(434) 295-9202

Operating details

Hours7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday

Capacity60

Compliance snapshot

Last inspection: 1/21/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.

  • High3
  • Medium-High14
  • Medium8
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

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410 Ridge Street, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, 22902, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902

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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
  4. Ask about their security measures, visitor policy, and pickup procedures

Violation summary

Last 2 years · Last inspection: 1/21/2026

  • High0
  • Medium-High7
  • Medium5
  • Medium-Low0
  • Low0

2026

  1. Medium riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    REPEAT VIOLATION A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #4 had documentation of an updated TB screening one month after it was due and staff #5 had documentation of an updated TB screening four months after it was due.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium-High riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-130-A

    The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #3, who had been attending for over a month, did not have documentation of immunization records on file.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-560-G

    When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly dated. Several of the children's food containers in the 4-year-old and 5-year-old classroom were not labeled with a name or date.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-280-B

    Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the 4-year-old and 5-year-old classroom there were two bottles of shaving cream in an unlocked cabinet.

    Not corrected
  5. Medium-High riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-60-A-8

    A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child #3, enrolled for over a month, has a diagnosed food allergy and did not have a written care plan in their file.

    Not corrected
  6. Medium-High riskStandard 81/21/2026

    8VAC20-780-60-A

    Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for over a month, was missing the names, addresses, and phone numbers for two designated persons to contact in an emergency.

    Not corrected

2025

  1. Medium riskStandard 89/9/2025

    8VAC20-780-70

    The center shall keep staff records with all the required information. Staff #1, who had been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 83/3/2025

    8VAC20-780-160-C

    A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated the screening over two months late and staff #5 updated the screening two weeks late.

    Not corrected

2024

  1. Medium-High riskStandard 89/11/2024

    8VAC20-790-600-F

    Based on a review of staff records and interview, the vendor failed to ensure that each staff complete the Virginia Annual Health and Safety Update Training annually as required. Evidence: The record of staff #5 contained documentation of the annual update training dated 6/12/23. There was no documentation of the 2024 update training. Staff #7 confirmed the 2024 was not completed.

    Not corrected
  2. Medium riskStandard 89/11/2024

    8VAC20-780-245-A

    Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center failed to obtain an annual minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care for each staff. Evidence: The record of staff #4 contained 12 hours of annual training from 3/25/23 to 3/24/24. Staff #6 confirmed 16 hours of annual training was not completed.

    Not corrected
  3. Medium-High riskStandard 89/11/2024

    8VAC20-780-260-A

    Based on a review of the fire inspection and interview, the center failed to obtain an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most recent documentation of the fire inspection is dated 8/28/23. Staff #6 confirmed the annual fire inspection was not scheduled.

    Not corrected
  4. Medium-High riskStandard 89/11/2024

    8VAC20-780-280-B

    Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There were two O'Cedar mops with the cleaning solution installed that were unlocked and accessible to children. The kitchen also contained cleaning materials that were unlocked. Staff #6 confirmed the cleaning materials were unlocked.

    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

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: CHARLOTTESVILLE, CHARLOTTESVILLE County
  • Capacity: 60
  • Type: Child Day Center

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