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Bright Beginnings
1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville VA 22902 · License #1109599 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Robert Hichens
- Phone
- (434) 979-8585
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville VA 22902 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Michelle Argenbright · (540) 848-4123
Hours
Not published by the state. Owners can add hours via profile claim.
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
- Licensed for 139 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-260-B · After the first license, annual approval from the health department shall be provided. The last health inspection documented at the center was February 27, 2025.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-60-A-8 · The center is required to have a written care plan 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. MAT #1 is for a food allergy and the center does not have an written care plan from a physician.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children.
There was unlocked hazardous substances in the Allegator room and the restroom of the Tiger room.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-150-B · The immunization report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.
The immunization record for child #6 is not signed by a physician.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-500-B · Based on interview, the center failed to change a child's diaper immediately upon becoming wet or soiled.
Evidence: A parent advised her child frequently had a soiled diaper at pick up. She stated it occurred about two to three times per week. The director stated the parent picked up everyday while the children were outside playing and the staff changed diapers when they came back in each day.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas & equipment of the center outside are maintained in a safe and operable condition.
Evidence: The wire fencing in the preschool playground on the parking lot side had wire protruding out in several spots creating a puncture/scratching hazard.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 2, 2025 inspection noted: “There was unlocked hazardous substances in the Allegator room and the restroom of the Tiger room.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Oct 29, 2024 inspection noted: “The immunization record for child #6 is not signed by a physician.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 18, 2024 inspection noted: “Evidence: A parent advised her child frequently had a soiled diaper at pick up. She stated it occurred about two to three times per week. The director stated th…” — what has changed since then?
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