Rhyme and Reason Academy

6471 Lankford Highway, Oak Hall, VA 23416
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

4 inspections on record

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

October 6, 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 3, 2026

Provider
Rhyme and Reason Academy
License number
1109814
Location
6471 Lankford Highway, Oak Hall, VA 23416
Status
Not listed
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 65.7/100
Inspection record
4 inspections, last inspected October 6, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average65.7 / 100
Health85/100
Safety63/100
Staffing41/100
Compliance75/100

17

Total Violations

Oct 6, 2025

Last Inspection

31

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (17)

MINORCOMPLIANCE22.1-289.011-FOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-AOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-60-AOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-70Oct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

SERIOUSSAFETY8VAC20-780-260-AOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

SERIOUSHEALTH8VAC20-780-260-BOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

SERIOUSSAFETY8VAC20-780-550-DOct 6, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 10/06/2025, as a part of the licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 10:00 AM and ended at 11:05 AM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 8 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 2 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.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-140-AApr 14, 2025

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 4/14/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:00 AM and ended at 12:45 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff/volunteer 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.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-550-PApr 14, 2025

An unannounced, on-site renewal inspection was initiated and completed on 4/14/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The on-site inspection began at 11:00 AM and ended at 12:45 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 5 children?s records and 3 staff/volunteer 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.

SERIOUSSTAFFING22.1-289-036-EJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE22.1-289.057-AJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-140-AJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

SERIOUSSTAFFING8VAC20-780-160-AJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORSTAFFING8VAC20-780-240-IJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORSAFETY8VAC20-780-270-BJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-500-AJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

MINORCOMPLIANCE8VAC20-780-560-JJan 28, 2025

An unannounced, on-site monitoring inspection was initiated and completed on 01/28/2025, as a part of the conditional licensure period. The inspection began at 10:30 AM and ended at 12:00 PM. The inspector reviewed compliance in the areas listed above. CDC: There were 5 children present and 2 staff. The inspector reviewed 3 children's records and 2 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 violation will be or has been corrected. Submit your POC within five business days from today, which will be the close of business on February 5, 2025 Plans of correction submitted after this date will not appear on the website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rhyme and Reason Academy's safety grade?

Rhyme and Reason Academy has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 65.7 out of 100.

How many violations does Rhyme and Reason Academy have?

Rhyme and Reason Academy has 17 total violations on record, including 0 critical, 6 serious, and 11 minor.

When was Rhyme and Reason Academy last inspected?

Rhyme and Reason Academy was last inspected on October 6, 2025.

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