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Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona
- licensed capacity
- 91
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona
Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona is a licensed child care center in Verona, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 91 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 91 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 91 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #ID46880
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 8 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 1
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Jun 4, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. In the two-year-old room, all children did not wash their hands after finished their snack.”
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. Above the changing area in the toddler room were two screws that were protruding.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering pad in the toddler room had tears, the pad is no longer nonabsorbent.”
Dec 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than15 months, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had documentation of TB two months after starting employment.”
Dec 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #2, employed for more than15 months, did not have documentation requesting a central registry check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 had documentation of TB two months after starting employment.”
Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for six months.”
Jun 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of child #4, who had been enrolled for six months.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the toddler classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in a cabinet were the locking mechanism was not preventing entry.”
Dec 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the toddler classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in a cabinet were the locking mechanism was not preventing entry.”
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the older toddler classroom, the bottom cabinet was left unlocked containing Drano, bleach and Clorox wipes. The label on the Drano stated "keep out of reach of children," and "danger." The label on the Clorox bleach stated "keep out of reach of children" and "warning." The label on the Clorox wipes stated "keep out of reach of children" and "caution". 2. Administration agreed that the bottom cabinet was unlocked.”
May 20, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. In the older toddler classroom, the bottom cabinet was left unlocked containing Drano, bleach and Clorox wipes. The label on the Drano stated "keep out of reach of children," and "danger." The label on the Clorox bleach stated "keep out of reach of children" and "warning." The label on the Clorox wipes stated "keep out of reach of children" and "caution". 2. Administration agreed that the bottom cabinet was unlocked.”
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Dec 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's date of hire is documented as 09/26/2022 and the TB documentation on file is dated 03/04/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that the sworn disclosure statement was signed prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's date of hire was 06/27/2022. The sworn disclosure statement on file was signed on 07/11/2022. 2. Staff verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement and the date of hire for Staff #3.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child D's date of enrollment is 07/18/2022 and on the day of the inspection the record did not have a physical examination.”
Nov 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had a tuberculosis (TB) screening within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's date of hire is documented as 09/26/2022 and the TB documentation on file is dated 03/04/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on review of staff records, the facility failed to ensure that the sworn disclosure statement was signed prior to employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #3's date of hire was 06/27/2022. The sworn disclosure statement on file was signed on 07/11/2022. 2. Staff verified the date on the sworn disclosure statement and the date of hire for Staff #3.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. Child D's date of enrollment is 07/18/2022 and on the day of the inspection the record did not have a physical examination.”
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona
Is Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 4, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 9 of 11 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona care for?
91, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 569-2344 to ask.
What is Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona's phone number?
(540) 569-2344.
Where is Bison Beginnings Early Learning Center - Verona?
11 Green Hills Drive, Verona, VA 24482. The nearest other daycare we list is Natural Wonders Early Learning Center, 1.2 miles away.