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ImagiNation Learning Center, Gainesville
14421 Newbern Loop, Gainesville VA 20155 · License #1107856 · Child Day Center
Contact
- Director
- Rachael Nystrom
- Phone
- (703) 754-8566
- Website
- Add via profile claim
- Address
- 14421 Newbern Loop, Gainesville VA 20155 · Directions
- State licensing specialist
- Sharon Allen · (540) 272-2941
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 117 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing- Violation
8VAC20-780-270-A · The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition.
A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide at the bottom of the chain-length fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-F · REPEAT VIOLATION
Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in the older three's classroom for approximately three minutes.
- Violation
22.1-289.035-B-3 · The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment.
The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-340-F · Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff.
On 2/03/2025 child A (age 3 years) let themself into the older two's classroom and was unsupervised, looking at books in the reading area for approximately thirteen minutes.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-260-A · Based on review of documentation it was determined that a fire inspection was not conducted annually. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection conducted at the facility was dated 02/16/2023.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-400-B · Based on interviews it was determined that behavioral guidance was not always constructive in nature or age and stage appropriate. Evidence: It was reported through interviews that on 12/01/2023 during rest time staff A was observed using gruff voice tones with child A exclaiming for them to "Go to sleep!" and "Stop that!" Staff A is then observed roughly patting child A on the left arm three times and again gruffly exclaims "Go to sleep!" When child A began to hang their leg off of the cot Staff A tapped child A's leg with their toe and gruffly exclaimed for them to "Get back on your cot!"
- Violation
8VAC20-780-510-E · Based on review of medication it was determined that the center did not follow procedures in regards to expired medication. Evidence: The emergency medication on site for child B expired 08/2023.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked.
Evidence: The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed 3 containers of a cleaning agent, disinfectant wipes and a disinfectant agent unlocked on a shelf in the 2 year-old bathroom. The LI observed dish detergent and sanitizing spray unlocked in the kitchen.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-40-M · Based on a review of record keeping and interview, it was determined that child A has a diary allergy, but that information was not written on the list which identifies which children have allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions.
- Violation
8VAC20-780-280-B · Based on observation, it was determined that hazardous substances were not kept locked.
Evidence: 1. The Licensing Inspector (LI) observed a container of shave foam on the sink in the Rhino classroom ( 4/5 year old). The foam was in reach of children and had listed cautions on the back of the container. In the same classroom ( Rhino) the LI observed disinfectant solution, disinfectant wipes and adhesive remover in a cabinet above the sink. The cabinet was unlocked. 2) The LI observe a bottle of disinfectant solution on a shelf in the bathroom in the 3 year old classroom, although the solution was inaccessible, it was not locked.
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 5, 2025 inspection noted: “A hole was observed approximately 3 inches wide at the bottom of the chain-length fence of the infant/toddler playground that had sharp edges exposed.” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Mar 31, 2025 inspection noted: “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 3/26/2025 child A (age 3 years) was left unsupervised in t…” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Mar 31, 2025 inspection noted: “The record for staff A, who has been employed four weeks, did not contain a central registry check or proof that one had been requested.” — what has changed since then?
Data synced from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Licensing · Source records · Report an error