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Children's Academic Center

270 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VA 241624.1· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
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About Children's Academic Center

Children's Academic Center is a licensed child care center in Shawsville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday – Friday 6:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsInfant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachPlay-based, STEM / STEAM
StaffCPR and first aid is a major qualification to our center
Daily lifeMeals provided. Potty training: 2-year-olds teacher helps with potty training
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Children's Academic Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
School-age children
License number
#1105781
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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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  1. Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill conducted for September 2025.”
  3. Oct 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill conducted for September 2025.”
  4. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on review of the playgrounds the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing in the fall zone met the depth requirements for the equipment. Evidence: On the school aged playground the depth of the resilient surfacing under and around (fall zone) the climber did not meet the ASTM requirements. It measured approximately 2 inches in depth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were updated every two (2) years as required. Evidence: Staff record #2 had a tuberculosis screening dated 04/03/22, and there was no renewed screening available.”
  9. May 3, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on review of the playgrounds the facility failed to ensure that resilient surfacing in the fall zone met the depth requirements for the equipment. Evidence: On the school aged playground the depth of the resilient surfacing under and around (fall zone) the climber did not meet the ASTM requirements. It measured approximately 2 inches in depth.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files the facility failed to ensure that tuberculosis screenings were updated every two (2) years as required. Evidence: Staff record #2 had a tuberculosis screening dated 04/03/22, and there was no renewed screening available.”
  10. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
  1. Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-1

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with administration the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring staff were trained in Medication Administration as required when the center has agreed to administer medication. Evidence: Child A had emergency medication for a food allergy on site during the inspection. The medications on site were Benadryl and an Epi-Pen to be administered for anaphylactic reaction. No staff held current training in an approved MAT course as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with the requirement to have a tuberculosis (TB) screening or test every two years from the date of the initial screening or test. Evidence: Staff #5 had not had a renewed tuberculosis screening or test as required. The test in the file was dated 9/20/20. These are to be renewed every 2 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring Central Registry Clearances were completed every five years. Evidence: Staff #5 did not have a renewed Central Registry Clearance at the time of inspection. The clearance in the record was dated 10/19/2016. These are to be renewed every 5 years.”
  6. Oct 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-1

      “Based on review of staff files and discussions with administration the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring staff were trained in Medication Administration as required when the center has agreed to administer medication. Evidence: Child A had emergency medication for a food allergy on site during the inspection. The medications on site were Benadryl and an Epi-Pen to be administered for anaphylactic reaction. No staff held current training in an approved MAT course as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with the requirement to have a tuberculosis (TB) screening or test every two years from the date of the initial screening or test. Evidence: Staff #5 had not had a renewed tuberculosis screening or test as required. The test in the file was dated 9/20/20. These are to be renewed every 2 years.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on review of staff files, the center failed to maintain compliance with ensuring Central Registry Clearances were completed every five years. Evidence: Staff #5 did not have a renewed Central Registry Clearance at the time of inspection. The clearance in the record was dated 10/19/2016. These are to be renewed every 5 years.”
  7. May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 28, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about Children's Academic Center

Is Children's Academic Center licensed?

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

When was Children's Academic Center last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Children's Academic Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 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 Children's Academic Center care for?

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

Does Children's Academic Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Children's Academic Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Children's Academic Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 268-5656 to ask.

What is Children's Academic Center's phone number?

(540) 268-5656.

Where is Children's Academic Center?

270 Alleghany Spring Road, Shawsville, VA 24162. The nearest other daycare we list is Heart n Hand Early Learning Center, 5.7 miles away.

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