Children First Learning Center
5000 Us Highway 29, Blairs, VA
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Heritage Academy is a licensed child care center in Dry Fork, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with preschool. It lists yearly tuition from $3,120 to $6,420.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 2 ½ to 5 years old (preschool) |
|---|---|
| Programs | Preschool |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian (nondenominational)) |
| Curriculum | Letterland and ABeka |
| Staff-to-child ratio | 7:1 student/teacher ratio |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (Virginia Independent Schools Association (VISA)) |
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Heritage Academy lists yearly tuition from $3,120 to $6,420.
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Preschool 2 day (2026/2027 rates) | $3,120 |
| Preschool 3 day (2026/2027 rates) | $4,560 |
| Preschool 5 day (2026/2027 rates) | $6,420 |
| non-refundable, annual registration/re-enrollment fee | $200 |
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 6 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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8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. The tables were not sanitized before lunch.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Written records for children’s injuries shall include all of the components required by the standards. The injury report for Child 1 did not contain all of the components required by the standards.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff 2 did not complete the required 16 hours of annual training hours.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certifications in CPR and first aid. There was not a staff member with the group of children that has a current certification in CPR and first aid.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Applicants are required to undergo a background check every 5 years. The most recent sworn statement for Applicant 1 is overdue by 7 months. The most recent central registry search for Applicant is overdue by 6 months. The sworn statement for Applicant 2 was not updated within 5 years of the original document being signed; it was signed 6 months passed the required timeframe. The criminal record check for Applicant 5 was not updated within 5 years of the original check being obtained; it was obtained 7 months passed the required timeframe.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the provider failed to ensure that all caregivers shall undergo a background check in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recent sworn statement in the record for Agent 3 was dated 03/15/2018; there was not a follow-up sworn statement completed by 03/15/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s order, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Medication 1 was observed in an unlocked soft side insulated cooler/lunchbox. The cooler/lunchbox containing Medication 1 was observed sitting on top of the children’s cubbies. Medication 1 was not kept in a locked place that prevents access by children.”
8VAC20-780-280-E
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that cleaning materials and insecticides/pesticides shall be stored in areas physically separate from each other. Evidence: There was an aerosol spray bottle of Hot Shot Flying Insect Spray stored in the same cabinet as various cleaning items such as Lysol and disinfectant spray.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that Child 2 was administered Medication 1 each day at noon. Medication 1 was observed to be an oral solution that had been pre-drawn into an oral syringe. The oral syringe, containing Medication 1, was not labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, or the times to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-N
“Based on staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that centers shall keep a record of medication given to children. Evidence: Staff 1 stated that they had administered Medication 1 a total of 6 times; once a day on August 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 and 21. Staff 1 stated that they had not documented the administration of Medication 1.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on document review, the center failed to implement monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: There was not a practice evacuation drill conducted in January 2023.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that all employees shall undergo background checks in accordance with the Code of Virginia prior to employment and every five years thereafter. Evidence: The most recent criminal history check for Staff 2 was dated 02/21/2018; there was not a repeat criminal record check obtained by 02/21/2023.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician’s orders, including refrigerated medication and staff’s personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: There was a basket of various items on the counter by the sink in the classroom. The basket contained a bottle of Tums and a bottle of ibuprofen. The medication was unlocked and accessible to the children.”
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 standard. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 3 did not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (the addresses for the designated people are incomplete). 2. The record for Child 5 did not contain the name, address and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached (no addresses were provided for the designated people).”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, that include coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The center’s Abusive Head Trauma procedures did not include information regarding coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness.”
8VAC20-780-380-A
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure there shall be a posted daily schedule. Evidence: There was not a daily schedule posted during the 03/24/2022 inspection.”
22VAC40-185-160-C
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that at least every two years from the first initial tuberculosis screening or testing, staff shall submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening/test. Evidence: The record for Staff 2 had a tuberculosis screening/test dated 09/18/2019; a 2021 follow-up screening/test has not been obtained.”
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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 September 16, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 6 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.
18, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Yearly tuition from $3,120 to $6,420, as it lists it.
(434) 432-8380.
1461 Dry Fork Road, Dry Fork, VA 24549. The nearest other daycare we list is Mount Hermon Baptist Church, 5 miles away.