The Tot-Spot
504 North 3rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA
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Honey's Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Hopewell, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 36 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 36 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Honey's Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 11, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 13 visits · 15 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-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry and sex offender registry search from one state for Staff #2, who has been employed for over one month.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1 had a central registry search request that was completed one day after the start of employment. Staff #1 completed off site orientation before the request was submitted.”
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. The immunization record for Child #4 was received three days after the child's first day of attendance.”
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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #5, who had been enrolled for over three months.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-1
“For each infant, the center shall post a daily record which can be easily accessed by both the parent and the staff working with the child. The record shall contain a. The amount of time the infant slept; b. The amount of food consumed and the time; c. A description and time of bowel movements; d. Developmental milestones; and e. For infants, who are awake and cannot turn over by themselves, the amount of time spent on their stomachs. In interview, infant staff stated that they sometimes verbally communicated the information to the parents instead of documenting the activities on the center's parent online app or written daily sheet.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. On the preschool playground, there were two slide structures with platforms that measured over one foot from the ground, and a see saw structure with moving beams. The three pieces of equipment were located on a grass covered surface and did not have the required resilient surfacing. Staff stated that the children had been using the equipment.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Within 90 days of employment, staff shall have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care, that includes an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4 has a current online CPR certification that was obtained prior to employment. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1 and staff #2's annual health and safety update trainings were over 2 months overdue.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 and staff #2's updated screenings were due over 5 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Within 90 days of employment, staff shall have certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care, that includes an in-person competency demonstration. Staff #4 has a current online CPR certification that was obtained prior to employment. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Staff who work directly with children shall annually complete the department's health and safety update course. Staff #1 and staff #2's annual health and safety update trainings were over 2 months overdue.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 and staff #2's updated screenings were due over 5 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-40-G Complaint related: No
“The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The center did not review and document proof of age and identity for child #1 who had been enrolled for over 2 weeks.”
8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No
“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. Child #1, who was enrolled for over 2 weeks, did not have an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on a review of five staff records, observation, and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 7/22/2024) contained an online CPR/First Aid certification dated 7/26/2024. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration. Staff #3 was observed supervising a group of children independently on 8/20/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that staff #3 did not have the required certification to work alone with a group of children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/29/2024) contained a negative TB screening dated 4/19/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was received after the start of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that three records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 4/17/2024) was missing two emergency contact addresses. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 10/16/2023) was missing one emergency contact address and two emergency contact phone numbers. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 1/18/2024) was missing two emergency contact addresses. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on a review of five staff records, observation, and interview, the center did not ensure that at least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present had a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) as appropriate to the age of the children in care from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 7/22/2024) contained an online CPR/First Aid certification dated 7/26/2024. The certification did not include the required in-person competency demonstration. Staff #3 was observed supervising a group of children independently on 8/20/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that staff #3 did not have the required certification to work alone with a group of children.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on a review of five staff records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening for one staff at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. The documentation must have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician, physician's designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #2 (date of employment: 3/29/2024) contained a negative TB screening dated 4/19/2024. 2. Administration acknowledged that the TB screening was received after the start of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that three records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of enrollment: 4/17/2024) was missing two emergency contact addresses. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 10/16/2023) was missing one emergency contact address and two emergency contact phone numbers. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 1/18/2024) was missing two emergency contact addresses. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 10/16/2023) was missing an emergency contact address. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 1/3/2024) was missing two emergency contacts that were not the parents. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on a review of five child records and interview, the center did not ensure that two records contained the required information. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of enrollment: 10/16/2023) was missing an emergency contact address. The record of child #5 (date of enrollment: 1/3/2024) was missing two emergency contacts that were not the parents. Child records are required to contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. 2. Administration acknowledged that the records were incomplete.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on a review of documentation and interview, the center did not ensure to implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. Evidence: 1. An evacuation drill was not documented in February of 2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that a drill was not conducted.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain documentation that two (2) children had received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the first date of employment as required. Evidence: 1. The record of child #4 (date of attendance: 2/1/2023) contained an immunization record dated 2/9/2023. The record of child #5 (date of attendance: 2/23/2023) contained an immunization record dated 3/2/2023. 2. Administration acknowledged that the immunization records were received after the first date of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on a review of five (5) child records and interview, the center did not ensure to obtain a written care plan for one (1) child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Evidence: 1. The record of child #1 (date of attendance: 3/20/2023) indicated that the child had diagnosed food allergies. The record did not contain a written care plan. 2. Administration acknowledged that they had not obtained a written care plan for child #1.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on a review of three (3) staff records and interview, the center did not ensure a complete record was kept for one (1) staff member. Evidence: 1. The record of staff #3 (date of employment: 2/23/2023) did not contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment. 2. Administration acknowledged that the references had not been documented.”
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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 August 11, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 13 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.
36, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 352-7115 to ask.
(804) 352-7115.
610 North 6th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860. The nearest other daycare we list is The Tot-Spot, 0.2 miles away.