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Discovery World Child Care

123 West Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 238344.9· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
92
open each week
5 days

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About Discovery World Child Care

Discovery World Child Care is a licensed child care center in Colonial Heights, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 92 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
92 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity92 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery World Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Discovery World Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
92 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108135
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • 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. Jun 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended, a tuberculosis (TB) screening is required. Staff #4 updated screening was overdue by 3 months. The updated screenings has not been completed as of 06/26/2026, according to management.”
  2. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 did not have current certification in first aid. The first aid certification expired in April 2025. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 12 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 did not have current certification in CPR. The CPR certification expired in April 2025. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 12 months.”
  5. Jun 3, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 did not have current certification in first aid. The first aid certification expired in April 2025. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 12 months.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 did not have current certification in CPR. The CPR certification expired in April 2025. Staff #3 has been employed for more than 12 months.”
  6. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation on June 13, 2022, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom there was an unlocked cabinet containing Lysol wipes with labels stating "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution."”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of records on June 13, 2022, the center did not ensure that immunizations and the physical exam received shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The record of child #1 (enrolled 9/16/19) contained documentation of immunizations and the physical exam that were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  5. Jun 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation on June 13, 2022, the center did not ensure that hazardous substances such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: In the 3 year old classroom there was an unlocked cabinet containing Lysol wipes with labels stating "keep out of the reach of children" and "caution."”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on a review of records on June 13, 2022, the center did not ensure that immunizations and the physical exam received shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: The record of child #1 (enrolled 9/16/19) contained documentation of immunizations and the physical exam that were not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
  6. Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (DOH 8/2/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/27/21. 2. Administration acknowledged the screening was not completed in time.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #1 (DOH 6/21/21) contained documentation of a central registry finding dated 9/8/21. 2. Administration acknowledged it was sent in late.”
  7. Dec 6, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening within the required timeframe. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (DOH 8/2/21) contained documentation of a tuberculosis screening dated 9/27/21. 2. Administration acknowledged the screening was not completed in time.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on a review of staff records and interview, the center did not ensure that each staff record reviewed contained a central registry finding within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The record of Staff #1 (DOH 6/21/21) contained documentation of a central registry finding dated 9/8/21. 2. Administration acknowledged it was sent in late.”

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 Discovery World Child Care

Is Discovery World Child Care licensed?

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

When was Discovery World Child Care last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on June 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery World Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 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 Discovery World Child Care care for?

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

Does Discovery World Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery World Child Care's hours?

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

How much does Discovery World Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 520-1590 to ask.

What is Discovery World Child Care's phone number?

(804) 520-1590.

Where is Discovery World Child Care?

123 West Ellerslie Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivey Child Development Center, 1.1 miles away.

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