Ms. Gloria Almond
Lynchburg, VA 24502 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Five Star Academy is a licensed child care center in Lynchburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 125 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | 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 | 125 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Five Star Academy has not listed its tuition.
State record
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 15 visits · 11 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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22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: No
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 (employed for 1 month) did not have the central registry check requested. Staff #1 was working alone with a child.”
8VAC20-780-80-A Complaint related: No
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. At approximately 1:55 PM on 7/13/2026, Child #1 was picked up but was still present on the attendance record until 2:43 PM. The departure for Child #1 was not documented as it occurred.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: No
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. Staff #1 was missing the following: emergency contact name, address, phone number, and two references (required before employment).”
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 #5 did not have an out of state sex offender registry check or an out of state child abuse and neglect registry check requested prior to employment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment certification in CPR. Staff #2 did not have a certification in CPR and has been employed over 90 days.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of date of employment certification in First Aid. Staff #2 did not have a certification in First Aid and has been employed over 90 days.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A can of disinfectant and cleaning supplies were unlocked in classroom #1 and classroom #2.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical examination in the record of Child #5 was obtained 60 days after first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. In the record for child #3, the immunization record was obtained after the child’s first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #2 tuberculosis screening was dated 2 months prior to date of employment and Staff #3 tuberculosis screening was dated 8 months prior to date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. The top hinge of the changing table cabinet door in the Two’s classroom was not attached. Ten children were present in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe and operable condition. The top hinge of the changing table cabinet door in the Two’s classroom was not attached. Ten children were present in the classroom.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the first aid kit shall include all items required by the standards. Evidence: The first aid kit did not include the following items: tweezers”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to 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: Licensing staff observed a red and gray mop bucket with mop containing water with cleaning solution in the 2?s bathroom under the sink on the left. Children were not observed in the area but it was accessible to children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such away that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: A diaper genie was observed in the restroom by the changing table that is in use in the infant room on the left side of the center that is foot operated but the flaps inside the diaper genie require staff to use their hands to insert the diaper and staff hands come in contact with the exterior surface of the storage system.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: name of the child’s physician”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that disposable diapers shall be disposed of in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such away that neither the staff member’s hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: A diaper genie was observed in the restroom by the changing table that is in use in the infant room on the left side of the center that is foot operated but the flaps inside the diaper genie require staff to use their hands to insert the diaper and staff hands come in contact with the exterior surface of the storage system.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: name of the child’s physician”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on the review of four staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 02/17/2019 and on the day of the inspection the most recent tuberculosis screening expired 7/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diapering surfaces shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed orange cracker crumbs on the diapering surface in the 15 month old room. There was no observation of cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface prior to an observed diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on the review of four staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 02/17/2019 and on the day of the inspection the most recent tuberculosis screening expired 7/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diapering surfaces shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed orange cracker crumbs on the diapering surface in the 15 month old room. There was no observation of cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface prior to an observed diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on the review of four staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 02/17/2019 and on the day of the inspection the most recent tuberculosis screening expired 7/22/2022.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that diapering surfaces shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Observed orange cracker crumbs on the diapering surface in the 15 month old room. There was no observation of cleaning and sanitizing the diapering surface prior to an observed diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on interviews with the director, the center failed to ensure that they developed a written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on review of the attendance and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each grouping of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: 1. The attendance record did not document the arrival and departure as it occurs for each child in care.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“Based on review of records and classrooms, the center failed to ensure that each classroom had a staff person with certification in First Aid and CPR. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 working in the infant room did not have the certification for First Aid and CPR.”
8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on observation, center failed to ensure that all diapering procedure were followed according to the standard. Evidence: 1. The changing pad in the infant room that is being used had tears in the pad. The diaper changing pad is to be non-absorbent surface.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all staff had a returned CPS background check within 30 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Staff # 2 with hire date of 10/06/2020 and the CPS Check was returned on 12/30/2021.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 15 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.
125, 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, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 239-3413 to ask.
(434) 239-3413.
5916 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24502. The nearest other daycare we list is HumanKind - Lynchburg, 0.2 miles away.