Home VA Charlottesville Bright Beginnings

Bright Beginnings

1221 Stoney Ridge Road, Charlottesville VA 22902 · License #1109599 · Child Day Center

Two Year
Capacity 139 childrenAges 1 mo – 12 yrLast inspected Mar 25, 2026
Are you the owner of Bright Beginnings?

Claim this profile to add your website, a description, and keep hours & contact details current.

Sign up to claim

Contact

Director
Robert Hichens
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

Child Day Center

Ages served

1 month - 12 years 11 months
  • Accepts Child Care Subsidy Program
  • Licensed for 139 children
6
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
0
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Virginia VDOE
17
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
0.4
Virginia average
0.5

Inspection history & violations

Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing
Mar 25, 2026 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    View state record

Jan 13, 2026 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2025 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 2, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • 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.

    View state record

  • 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.

    View state record

Jun 5, 2025 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 5, 2025 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 29, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    View state record

Oct 29, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2024 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2024 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 18, 2024 — Complaint-Related Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    View state record

Mar 5, 2024 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 5, 2024 — Complaint-Related Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 11, 2023 — Monitoring Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 11, 2023 — Self-Reported Serious Incident Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Oct 5, 2023 — Initial Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • 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.

    View state record

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 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?
  2. 2The Oct 29, 2024 inspection noted: “The immunization record for child #6 is not signed by a physician.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 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?

Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error