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The Merit School of Leeland Station (#31)
115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg VA 22405 · License #1108165 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Ashley Parker
- Phone
- (571) 565-3191
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 115 Primmer House Road, Fredericksburg VA 22405 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Christina Jones · (540) 340-2672
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 184 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-D · In each group of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present.
There is no lead teacher assigned to the Toddler classroom. Previous lead teacher left in September 2025.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-130-E · The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six
months for children under the age of two years. 1. The immunization records for Child A (Age 3) indicated the child?s most recent immunizations were administered over 2 years 11 months.
- Violation
1. In the Preschool A classroom, there was an unlocked upper cabinet with a spray bottle of disinfectant. 2. In the Prep-B classroom, there was an unlocked upper cabinet with a spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle of sanitizer. 3. In the Prep A classroom, there was a wet jet mop with all-purpose cleaner attached and accessible to children.
- Violation
On 11/10/2025 at approximately 6:30am, the lock box containing the centers medication for multiple children was left unlatched/unlocked behind the employee desk. The employee desk is open and has no lock or barrier preventing access.
- Violation
Staff #1, employed for 7 months, did not have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
- 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.
1. In the Prep-B classroom there was an unlocked upper cabinet with a spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle of sanitizer. 2. In the JK classroom there was an unlocked upper cabinet with a spray bottle of disinfectant and a spray bottle of sanitizer.
- Violation
In the Infant 2 Classroom, there were 7 children present but only 6 on both the written and electronic attendance.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children.
In the school-age classroom, there were 2 cans of spray paint labeled ?Keep out of reach of children? unlocked on an upper shelf.
- Violation
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Apr 7, 2026 inspection noted: “There is no lead teacher assigned to the Toddler classroom. Previous lead teacher left in September 2025.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 26, 2026 inspection noted: “months for children under the age of two years. 1. The immunization records for Child A (Age 3) indicated the child?s most recent immunizations were administere…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 2, 2026 inspection noted: “1. In the Preschool A classroom, there was an unlocked upper cabinet with a spray bottle of disinfectant. 2. In the Prep-B classroom, there was an unlocked uppe…” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error