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Champion Early Learning Center

5343 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke, VA 24018
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days

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About Champion Early Learning Center

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.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Champion Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Champion Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
61 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#ID49247
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  3. Nov 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  4. Sep 30, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
  6. Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
  7. Jun 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The most recent fire inspection was dated 6/3/2024.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Annual approval from the health department shall be provided. Annual approval from the health department was overdue by 6 months.”
  8. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  9. Dec 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  10. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jun 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
  2. May 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  4. Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  5. Jul 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
  6. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Champion Early Learning Center

Is Champion Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Champion Early Learning Center last inspected?

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.

Has Champion Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Champion Early Learning Center care for?

61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Champion Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Champion Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Champion Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 904-3533 to ask.

What is Champion Early Learning Center's phone number?

(540) 904-3533.

Where is Champion Early Learning Center?

5343 Fallowater Lane, Roanoke, VA 24018. The nearest other daycare we list is North Cross School, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).