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Community School

7815 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Community School

Community School is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, 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, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Community School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Community School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#25836
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Background checks 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Food and nutrition 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. May 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Medication 1 was stored in an unlocked backpack in Classroom A. The backpack was on top of a cabinet within reach of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the bathroom between Classroom C and Classroom D, chemicals were in an unlocked cabinet, within reach of children.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-G

      “When food is brought from home the food container must be clearly labeled and dated. Lunches were not dated in Classroom A, Classroom B, Classroom C, and Classroom D.”
  2. Dec 15, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was overdue by 2 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-540-C

      “First aid kits shall contain all required items. The first aid kits in both preschool buildings were missing several required items.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The central registry and criminal background checks for Board Member #2 were overdue by 2 months.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-90-A

      “A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The record for Child #1, Child #2 and Child #3 did not have documentation of the agreement signed by parent.”
  3. May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool children or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Two outlets did not have outlet covers in the preschool classroom in the Boxwoods building.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for Staff #2 was overdue by a year and one month.”
  4. May 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool children or younger, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Two outlets did not have outlet covers in the preschool classroom in the Boxwoods building.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent sworn statement for Staff #2 was overdue by a year and one month.”
  5. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 records for Child #1, enrolled 15 months, was missing 5 required components. Child #2, enrolled 3 months, was missing 6 required components. Child #3, enrolled 15 months, was missing 5 required components.”
  6. Nov 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 records for Child #1, enrolled 15 months, was missing 5 required components. Child #2, enrolled 3 months, was missing 6 required components. Child #3, enrolled 15 months, was missing 5 required components.”
  7. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on the review of three board member records, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were complete. Evidence: Board member #1 start date was 08/01/2020 and on the day of the inspection did not have a sworn statement of affirmation documented.”
  10. Dec 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on the review of three board member records, the center failed to ensure that all background checks were complete. Evidence: Board member #1 start date was 08/01/2020 and on the day of the inspection did not have a sworn statement of affirmation documented.”
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  1. May 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed 1 outlet along the wall next to the door on the right side of the 3-5 year old roomin the Hill Building that was missing the top outlet cover. There were no children observed in the room but it was accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 11/27/2020 and on the day of the inspection a follow-up tuberculosis screening was not documented in 2022.”
  2. May 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that in areas used by children of preschool age or younger electrical outlets shall have protective covers that are of a size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed 1 outlet along the wall next to the door on the right side of the 3-5 year old roomin the Hill Building that was missing the top outlet cover. There were no children observed in the room but it was accessible to children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #1 most recent tuberculosis screening was dated 11/27/2020 and on the day of the inspection a follow-up tuberculosis screening was not documented in 2022.”
  3. Nov 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 8/31/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record documented.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that 5 year repeat results for Central Registry findings were obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 Central Registry results were dated 6/13/2017 and on the day of the inspection did not have the 5 year repeat results documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was 8/17/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required tuberculosis screening documented.”
  4. Nov 15, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 8/31/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required physical examination record documented.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that 5 year repeat results for Central Registry findings were obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 Central Registry results were dated 6/13/2017 and on the day of the inspection did not have the 5 year repeat results documented.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on the review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that documentation of a tuberculosis screening shall be submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming in contact with children. Evidence: Staff #2 date of hire was 8/17/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required tuberculosis screening documented.”
  5. May 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 13, 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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Questions about Community School

Is Community School licensed?

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

When was Community School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Community School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 8 of 10 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 Community School care for?

50, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Community School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Community School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Community School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 563-5036 to ask.

What is Community School's phone number?

(540) 563-5036.

Where is Community School?

7815 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. The nearest other daycare we list is Children's Nest Learning Center - Hollins, 0.5 miles away.

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