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1901 Patrick Henry Avenue, Martinsville, VA
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Carlisle School is a licensed child care center in Axton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Friday | 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 50 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Carlisle School has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule in all
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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8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Evidence: On 04/10/2024 the preschool classes went into The Hart Gym to play prior to dismissal. At approximately 2:56 pm Staff 3 observed Child 1 (5 years old) walking to the wall. Child 1 then stuck a metal hair barrette into an uncovered electrical outlet. Staff 3 stated that they heard a pop and observed a spark from the electrical outlet. Staff 2 stated that they heard a pop. Child 1 was immediately checked for injury and taken to the school nurse. Child 1 did have some black soot on their right index finger but did not appear to be injured. There were a total of 14 children, ages 3 years-5 years, present in the gym when the electrical outlet was uncovered and the incident occurred.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there was only one designated person listed). 2. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: name and phone number of child’s physician; the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (there were no addresses provided); and written agreements between the parent and the center as required by the standards.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 did not contain a sworn statement or affirmation. Staff 4 was working the day of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child’s physical examination before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 3 had a documented start date of 08/22/2023; there was not a physical examination available for review for Child 3 during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-245-J-3
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that any child for whom emergency medications (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) have been prescribed shall always be in the care of a staff member who meets the requirements to administer medication. Evidence: Child 1 is prescribed an emergency medication and is in the care of Staff 1 only during afternoon transport. Staff 1 does not meet the requirement to administer medication.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: The written record of daily attendance for each group of children did not document the departure of each child as it occurs.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that every employee at a child day center shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: 1. The documented hire date for Staff 1 was 08/15/2010. The most recent sworn statement was dated 08/31/2017; there was not a repeat sworn statement obtained by 08/31/2022. 2. The documented hire date for Staff 4 was 08/16/2003. The most recent sworn statement was dated 08/29/2017; there was not a repeat sworn statement obtained by 08/29/2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 contained a documented hire date of 08/15/2022; the date on the employment eligibility letter was 08/18/2022.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that an employee must not be employed until the agency has the person’s completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. The documented hire date for Staff 2 was 08/15/2022. The sworn statement was dated 08/17/2022. 2. The documented hire date for Staff 3 was 08/15/2022. The sworn statement was dated 08/16/2022.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review and discussion, the center failed to ensure all employees shall undergo all background checks in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to the issuance of a license and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recent search of the central registry for Staff 1 is dated 04/07/2017. There was not an updated search for 2022 available for review during the inspection.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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.
50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 632-7288 to ask.
(276) 632-7288.
300 Carlisle Road, Axton, VA 24054. The nearest other daycare we list is The Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ, 3 miles away.