Connections Child Care & Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
18 inspections on record
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
December 23, 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
- Connections Child Care & Learning Center
- License number
- 1109373
- Location
- 125 Mall Road, Covington, VA 24426
- Status
- Not listed
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 78.9/100
- Inspection record
- 18 inspections, last inspected December 23, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5 Level), the state quality rating and improvement system.
32
Total Violations
Dec 23, 2025
Last Inspection
80
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (32)
An unannounced, on-site Monitoring Inspection was initiated and completed on December 23, 2025. The on-site inspection began at 2:00 pm and ended at 4:15 pm. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 30 children present and 7 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records on-site. 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on January 5, 2026. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 03/04/2025 and completed on 03/12/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 6 staff and 3 board officers 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.
An unannounced inspection was initiated on 03/04/2025 and completed on 03/12/2025 in response to a complaint received by the licensing office on relating to allegations of programs and physical plant. This inspection included document review, tour of the facility and interviews. The preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation does not support the allegation(s); therefore, the complaint is determined to be not valid. Though not a part of the original complaint, violations that were not reported were found related to playground and are documented on the violation notice issued to the program.
An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 03/04/2025 and completed on 03/12/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 6 staff and 3 board officers 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.
An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated on 03/04/2025 and completed on 03/12/2025. The on-site inspection began at 10:50 AM and ended at 1:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 28 children present and 6 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records, 6 staff and 3 board officers 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.
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/04/2024 and completed on 11/04/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12 PM and ended at 1:20 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 33 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records 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 11/27/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/04/2024 and completed on 11/04/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12 PM and ended at 1:20 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 33 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records 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 11/27/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/04/2024 and completed on 11/04/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12 PM and ended at 1:20 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 33 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records 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 11/27/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/04/2024 and completed on 11/04/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12 PM and ended at 1:20 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 33 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records 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 11/27/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated on 11/04/2024 and completed on 11/04/2024. The on-site inspection began at 12 PM and ended at 1:20 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 33 children present and 8 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 5 staff records 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 11/27/2024. A POC submitted after this date will not appear on the public website.
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/24/2024. There were 42 children, ages 6 months-5 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, outside time, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/24/2024. There were 42 children, ages 6 months-5 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, outside time, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/24/2024. There were 42 children, ages 6 months-5 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, outside time, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/24/2024. There were 42 children, ages 6 months-5 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, outside time, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 04/24/2024. There were 42 children, ages 6 months-5 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, outside time, circle time and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 5 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector arrived at 10:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site monitoring inspection was conducted on 11/2/2023. There were 34 children, ages 4 months-4 years, and 10 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, lunch and nap. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: training requirement, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 11:45AM and departed at 1:30 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
An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 04/03/2023. There were 36 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10:30AM and departed at 1:15 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
An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 04/03/2023. There were 36 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10:30AM and departed at 1:15 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
An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 04/03/2023. There were 36 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10:30AM and departed at 1:15 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
An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 04/03/2023. There were 36 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10:30AM and departed at 1:15 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
An unannounced on-site renewal inspection was conducted on 04/03/2023. There were 36 children, ages 4 months-5 years, and 11 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: free choice activities, large motor play outside, and lunch. A total of 5 children?s records and 4 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, playground safety. The inspector arrived at 10:30AM and departed at 1:15 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
An unannounced on-site non mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/09/2023. There were 20 children, ages 7 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: lunch, diapering, and preparing for nap. A total of 3 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, medication and using the model from for enrollment. 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
An unannounced on-site non mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/09/2023. There were 20 children, ages 7 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: lunch, diapering, and preparing for nap. A total of 3 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, medication and using the model from for enrollment. 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
An unannounced on-site non mandated monitoring inspection was conducted on 01/09/2023. There were 20 children, ages 7 months-5 years, and 9 staff members present during the inspection. The inspector observed the following: lunch, diapering, and preparing for nap. A total of 3 children?s records and 2 staff records, were reviewed. The inspector discussed the following with staff: attendance requirements, medication and using the model from for enrollment. 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 Connections Child Care & Learning Center's safety grade?
Connections Child Care & Learning Center has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 78.9 out of 100.
How many violations does Connections Child Care & Learning Center have?
Connections Child Care & Learning Center has 32 total violations on record, including 1 critical, 1 serious, and 30 minor.
When was Connections Child Care & Learning Center last inspected?
Connections Child Care & Learning Center was last inspected on December 23, 2025.