Childcare Network #314
5220 Starkey Road, Roanoke, VA
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Champion Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Champion Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 14 visits · 8 rules 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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22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry checks for Agent #1 and Agent #2 were overdue by three months.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry checks for Agent #1 and Agent #2 were overdue by three months.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 and Staff #2 obtained 6 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: address of two designated people to call in an emergency; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age and first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 and Staff #2 obtained 6 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: address of two designated people to call in an emergency; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age and first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 and Staff #2 obtained 6 of the 16 required hours in 2025.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child #3, enrolled for three months, was missing the following required components: address of two designated people to call in an emergency; previous child day care and schools attended by the child; documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age and first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diapering surface in the infant room was torn in two spots on the top.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The diapering surface in the infant room was torn in two spots on the top.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. An outlet cover by the preschool classroom door was broken and a sharp edge was exposed.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. An outlet cover by the preschool classroom door was broken and a sharp edge was exposed.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: The annual health inspection was dated 10/21/2022 and on the day of the inspection an updated annual health inspection was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-260-B
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Evidence: The annual health inspection was dated 10/21/2022 and on the day of the inspection an updated annual health inspection was not documented.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The side wall in the infant room has a phone jack next to an outlet that has pulled away from the wall exposing a hole approximately 1 ?? in diameter and wiring connected to the phone jack. Children were observed in the area and it is accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all cribs, cots, rest mats or beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: The 3 cribs and 5 cots located in the infant room were not labeled with the name of the specific child assigned to.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: Children’s lunch boxes were observed in the after school classroom and on the day of the inspection were not labeled with the date and the child’s name.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 6/12/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required central registry results by the 30th day of employment documented.”
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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 March 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 11 of 14 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.
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 904-3533 to ask.
(540) 904-3533.
5343 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke, VA 24018. The nearest other daycare we list is North Cross School, 0.8 miles away.