Happy Feet Early Learning and Child Center
37 Ellsworth Street, Martinsville, VA
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First United Methodist Church is a child care center in Martinsville, Virginia. It is license-exempt, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
First United Methodist Church has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 15, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 12 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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8VAC20-790-580-B
“The vendor shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children less than two years of age. Child 1 (age 18 months) last documented immunization was over 12 months ago. Child 4 (age 14 months) last documented immunization was over 12 months ago. Child 5 (age 2 years) last documented immunization was over 24 months ago.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Staff shall be evaluated by a health professional and be issued a statement that the individual is determined to be free of communicable tuberculosis (TB); documentation of the screening shall be submitted at the time of employment, prior to coming into contact with children, and shall be been completed within the last 30 days. There was not a TB screening available for Staff 1 nor Staff 2. The TB screening for Staff 5 was completed 9 months before being employed.”
8VAC20-790-560-B
“Subsequent tuberculosis (TB) screenings are required at least every two years from the date of the initial screening. The subsequent TB screening for Staff 3 was 11 months overdue. The subsequent TB screening for Staff 4 was 11 months overdue.”
8VAC20-790-520-F
“The vendor shall maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions. The list shall be dated and kept confidential in each room or area where children are present. There was not a list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities, and dietary restrictions in each room or area where children were present.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent them from caring for children under their supervision. There was not a record of a health exam on file for Staff 2. The health exam for Staff 3 was 2 years overdue.”
8VAC20-790-670-G
“When children are in on-going mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There were 14 children and 1 staff member observed in the school-age group; the school-age group of children ranged in age from 4 years-8 years. The required ratio for this on-going mixed age group was based on the 4 year old ratio of one staff per 10 children; two staff members were required for this group of children.”
8VAC20-790-530-B
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 10 children observed in the 3 year old classroom but only 8 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 10 children observed in the 4 year old classroom and 13 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 14 children observed in the school-age classroom but only 3 children marked present on the attendance record.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 3, employed for more than 3 years, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect check from one state.”
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 1 was overdue by 3 months. The most recent central registry for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months. The most recent criminal record check for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months.”
22.1-289.031-A-9
“The center shall be in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Child 4 (2 months old) was in a crib laying on a Boppy Pillow. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping pillows out of the sleep space.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The annual health exam for Staff 5 was overdue by 2 months.”
8VAC20-790-720-C
“The vendor shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Child 1 sustained injuries on 11/13/2024 and 11/18/2024; there was not a written record of the injuries available for review.”
8VAC20-790-670-G
“When children are in on-going mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There were 14 children and 1 staff member observed in the school-age group; the school-age group of children ranged in age from 4 years-8 years. The required ratio for this on-going mixed age group was based on the 4 year old ratio of one staff per 10 children; two staff members were required for this group of children.”
8VAC20-790-530-B
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 10 children observed in the 3 year old classroom but only 8 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 10 children observed in the 4 year old classroom and 13 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 14 children observed in the school-age classroom but only 3 children marked present on the attendance record.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 3, employed for more than 3 years, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect check from one state.”
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 1 was overdue by 3 months. The most recent central registry for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months. The most recent criminal record check for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months.”
22.1-289.031-A-9
“The center shall be in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Child 4 (2 months old) was in a crib laying on a Boppy Pillow. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping pillows out of the sleep space.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The annual health exam for Staff 5 was overdue by 2 months.”
8VAC20-790-720-C
“The vendor shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Child 1 sustained injuries on 11/13/2024 and 11/18/2024; there was not a written record of the injuries available for review.”
8VAC20-790-670-G
“When children are in on-going mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. There were 14 children and 1 staff member observed in the school-age group; the school-age group of children ranged in age from 4 years-8 years. The required ratio for this on-going mixed age group was based on the 4 year old ratio of one staff per 10 children; two staff members were required for this group of children.”
8VAC20-790-530-B
“For each group of children, the vendor shall maintain a written hard copy record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 10 children observed in the 3 year old classroom but only 8 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 10 children observed in the 4 year old classroom and 13 children marked present on the attendance record. There were 14 children observed in the school-age classroom but only 3 children marked present on the attendance record.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff 3, employed for more than 3 years, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect check from one state.”
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 1 was overdue by 3 months. The most recent central registry for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months. The most recent criminal record check for Staff 1 was overdue by 2 months.”
22.1-289.031-A-9
“The center shall be in compliance with all safe sleep guidelines recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Child 4 (2 months old) was in a crib laying on a Boppy Pillow. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends keeping pillows out of the sleep space.”
22.1-289.031-A-4
“Each person in a supervisory position has been certified by a practicing physician or physician assistant to be free from any disability which would prevent him from caring for children under his supervision. The annual health exam for Staff 5 was overdue by 2 months.”
8VAC20-790-720-C
“The vendor shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Child 1 sustained injuries on 11/13/2024 and 11/18/2024; there was not a written record of the injuries available for review.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person completes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check prior to 1st day of employment EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Record for Staff #4 did not include a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter. Date of hire for Staff #4 is 3/14/2022.”
8VAC20-790-670-E
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed plan of continuity of care procedures for the center.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-11
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Record for Child #2 indicated that the child has a diagnosed food allergy; Record did not include documentation of a allergy action plan.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff members submit documentation that each staff has been evaluated by a health professional and a statement that the individual is believed to be free of communicable tuberculosis. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation that each staff has been evaluated by a health professional and is believed to be free of communicable tuberculosis.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff person completes a fingerprint-based criminal history background check prior to 1st day of employment EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Record for Staff #4 did not include a fingerprint-based criminal history determination letter. Date of hire for Staff #4 is 3/14/2022.”
8VAC20-790-670-E
“Based on inspection, the Vendor failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the vendor will ensure that each group of children receives care by consistent staff or team of staff members. EVIDENCE: Center has not developed plan of continuity of care procedures for the center.”
8VAC20-790-540-B-11
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to have a written allergy care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children records. Record for Child #2 indicated that the child has a diagnosed food allergy; Record did not include documentation of a allergy action plan.”
8VAC20-790-560-A
“Based on record review, the Vendor failed to ensure each staff members submit documentation that each staff has been evaluated by a health professional and a statement that the individual is believed to be free of communicable tuberculosis. EVIDENCE: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 staff records. Records for Staff #1, #2, #3, #4, and #5 did not have documentation that each staff has been evaluated by a health professional and is believed to be free of communicable tuberculosis.”
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FAQ
No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as exempt from child care licensing in Virginia.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on January 15, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 7 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.
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 656-6199 to ask.
(276) 656-6199.
146 E. Main Street, Martinsville, VA 24112. The nearest other daycare we list is Happy Feet Early Learning and Child Center, 0.1 miles away.