Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool

163 Second St, Amherst, VA 24521
C

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

7 inspections on record

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

October 24, 2025

Provenance

Virginia licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool
License number
1109542
Location
163 Second St, Amherst, VA 24521
Status
Not listed
Safety grade
C (Average), score 79.4/100
Inspection record
7 inspections, last inspected October 24, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

C
Average79.4 / 100
Health85/100
Safety79/100
Staffing63/100
Compliance99/100

15

Total Violations

Oct 24, 2025

Last Inspection

30

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (15)

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-40-MApr 4, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/04/2025 and completed on 04/10/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 3 staff on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 04/22/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-780-60-A-8Apr 4, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/04/2025 and completed on 04/10/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 3 staff on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 04/22/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-350-B-3Apr 4, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 04/04/2025 and completed on 04/10/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 22 children present and 3 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 3 staff on-site. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 04/22/2025. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-COct 9, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 10/09/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 AM and ended 11:30 AM. There were 22 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/21/2024 A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

SERIOUSSAFETY8VAC20-780-260-AOct 9, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 10/09/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 AM and ended 11:30 AM. There were 22 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/21/2024 A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-780-260-BOct 9, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 10/09/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 AM and ended 11:30 AM. There were 22 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/21/2024 A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-280-BOct 9, 2024

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was completed on 10/09/2024. The on-site inspection began at 9:30 AM and ended 11:30 AM. There were 22 children present and 4 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff records. This inspection included: document review, tour of the facility, interviews, and observations. Information gathered during the inspection determined non-compliance with applicable standards or law, and violations are documented on the violation notice issued to the program. Please complete the plan of correction (POC) and date to be corrected sections for each violation cited on the violation notice. Specify how the deficient practice will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five (5) business days from today, which will be the close of business on 10/21/2024 A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.

MINORHEALTH8VAC20-780-560-GJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-560-LJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-780-150-BJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-60-AJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-80-AJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-270-AJan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-350-B-4Jan 31, 2024

An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 1/31/2024. There were 25 children, ages 2 years -4 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: Melody Makers, free choice activities, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements. The inspector arrived at 11:05 AM and departed at 12:30 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

MINORSTAFFING22.1-289.058Oct 30, 2023

An unannounced non mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 10/30/2023. There were 25 children, ages 2 years-5 years, and 4 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, table time, and circle time. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:15 AM and departed at 12 PM. Kelly Campbell Licensing Inspector Office of Child Care Health and Safety Division of Early Childhood Care and Education Phone# 540-309-2494 Kelly.campbell@doe.virginia.gov

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool's safety grade?

Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 79.4 out of 100.

How many violations does Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool have?

Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool has 15 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 4 serious, and 11 minor.

When was Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool last inspected?

Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool was last inspected on October 24, 2025.

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