Dawn Lauro
Roanoke, VA 24012 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Honeytree Early Learning Center- 460 is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 325 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 34 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:15 AM to 6:30 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 | 325 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Honeytree Early Learning Center- 460 has not listed its tuition.
State record
24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 15 of 24 visits · 34 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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8VAC20-780-350-B-4
“The required ratio for children ages 3 year old up to school age eligible is one staff per ten children. On 7/9/2026, two center staff were supervising 31 children (ages 3 to 5) on the playground for approximately 2 minutes. Four staff would be required to meet ratio requirements.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. In the Pre-K 1 room, the water fountain has separated from the sink creating a hole that could entrap children’s fingers.”
8VAC20-780-410-1
“The following actions or threats thereof are forbidden: roughly handling a child. On August 12, 2025, Staff #1 grabbed Child #1 (age 4) by the arm leaving marks on the child’s forearm.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center’s discipline policy for unacceptable discipline measures includes grabbing a child. On August 12, 2025, staff grabbed a four year old child on the arm leaving marks on the child's arm.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“Staff are to complete the VDOE sponsored online orientation course within 90 days of hire. Staff #3, who is working with children, has not yet completed this course which is overdue by 4 days.”
8VAC20-780-130-E Complaint related: No
“The center is required to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child 1, who had been enrolled for over a year, had no updated immunizations in the records.”
8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: Yes
“Complaint related The center shall maintain a written record of children’s serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. An incident report was created 6 days after an injury occurred. The report was also missing the time of occurrence and future action to prevent recurrence of the injury.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation 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 for Child #2 was obtained nine months after the first day of attendance. The physical examination for Child #3 was obtained four months after the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-40-E
“Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center’s policy is to ensure staff know where children are and what they are doing. Two children (age 3 years and 5 years) entered a restroom that was being used by another child (age 4 years). Staff were unaware the two children had separated from the group and were in the restroom without staff knowledge for approximately less than five minutes.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for Child 1, enrolled over a year, was missing the address for each emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff, except that staff need only be able to hear a child who is using the restroom. Depending on the location and layout of the restroom, staff may need to provide intermittent sight supervision of the children in the restroom area to assure the safety of children and to provide assistance. On 3/25/2025, Staff 1 sent Child 2 (age 4 years) to use a restroom that is located inside of the classroom and connects to the classroom next door. Child 1 (age 5 years) and Child 3 (age 3 years) separated from the group and entered the restroom, unnoticed by staff. During the approximately 5 minutes the three children were using the restroom not within sight supervision of staff, the children engaged in inappropriate activity (kissing). Intermittent sight supervision was not provided to assure the safety of the children.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation, systemic violation 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 a physical examination in the record of child #7, It was dated almost two years after the 30 days requirement. There was a physical examination in the record of child #9. It was dated 6 months after the 30 days requirement. There was a physical examination in the record of child #5. It was dated 3 years after the 30 days requirement.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Systemic violation Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #7 was not signed or dated.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic violation 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 9, who has been enrolled over a year, had immunizations dated 3 weeks after enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation, systemic violation 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 a physical examination in the record of child #7, It was dated almost two years after the 30 days requirement. There was a physical examination in the record of child #9. It was dated 6 months after the 30 days requirement. There was a physical examination in the record of child #5. It was dated 3 years after the 30 days requirement.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Systemic violation Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child #7 was not signed or dated.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic violation 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 9, who has been enrolled over a year, had immunizations dated 3 weeks after enrollment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic deficiency 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 7, who had been attending for one month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Systemic Deficency Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child 5, enrolled 8 months, was missing the following required components: one emergency name, address and phone number.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic Deficiency 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. Child 6, who had been attending for one year, had a physical examination on file that was 5 months late. Child 10, who had been attending for 5 weeks, did not have documentation of an physical examination on file.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Systemic violation Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child 3 was not signed and dated.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic deficiency 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 7, who had been attending for one month, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Systemic Deficency Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. The record for child 5, enrolled 8 months, was missing the following required components: one emergency name, address and phone number.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Repeat violation, Systemic Deficiency 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. Child 6, who had been attending for one year, had a physical examination on file that was 5 months late. Child 10, who had been attending for 5 weeks, did not have documentation of an physical examination on file.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Systemic violation Immunization records are required to be signed and dated by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. The immunization record for child 3 was not signed and dated.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain repeat background checks after 5 years. Evidence: 1.Staff # 2 had a Fingerprint eligible letter dated for 03/20/2019.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #4, with a hire date of 10/25/2021 had a TB screening dated 10/1/2021.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #2, which was enrolled on 10/04/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 4/18/2024.”
8VAC20-780-140-A Complaint related: No
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #1, which was enrolled on 7/21/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 3/13/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current First Aid certificate. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 6/23/2023, had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based record review, the center failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current CPR certificate. Evidence: Staff #, which was hired on 02/23/23, had no record of an CPR certificate during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1.Staff #3, who was hired on 10/30/2020 had reference checks on file but they had no dates. 2.Staff #7, who was hired on 10/4/2021 had reference check dated for 10/14/2021.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #5, which was enrolled on 3/21/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the pre-k 1 classroom, the chemicals were unlocked. The locking mechanism used to lock the cabinets was unlocked. 2.In the preschool 3 classroom, the cleaning supplies were under the sink in the children’s bathroom. There was no lock on the cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff #4, which was hired on 12/5/2022 had a TB screening on file dating 12/6/2022 during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #3, with a hire date of 10/30/2020 had a TB screening dated 1/24/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the Preschool 3 classroom, there was a children’s coat rack that had come unattached from the wall. The coat rack was hanging by one screw. The hooks from the coat rack were on the same level as the children, causing an hazard to the children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1.In the toddler room, the pad used for diapering changing had rips in the mat.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all infant prepared formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1.In the toddler classroom, there were two bottles in the fridge that had no label to show ownership or dates.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 5 with an enrollment date of 3/21/2023, did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment a current First Aid certificate. Evidence: Staff #1, which was hired on 6/23/2023, had no record of a First Aid certificate during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based record review, the center failed to ensure all staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment a current CPR certificate. Evidence: Staff #, which was hired on 02/23/23, had no record of an CPR certificate during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: 1.Staff #3, who was hired on 10/30/2020 had reference checks on file but they had no dates. 2.Staff #7, who was hired on 10/4/2021 had reference check dated for 10/14/2021.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child physical examination before child’s first day or within 30 days after first day of attendance. Evidence: 1.Child #5, which was enrolled on 3/21/2023 had no documentation of a physical on file during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1.In the pre-k 1 classroom, the chemicals were unlocked. The locking mechanism used to lock the cabinets was unlocked. 2.In the preschool 3 classroom, the cleaning supplies were under the sink in the children’s bathroom. There was no lock on the cabinet.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to have documentation of the TB screening submitted at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1.Staff #4, which was hired on 12/5/2022 had a TB screening on file dating 12/6/2022 during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure each staff member has a documented TB test or screening every two years. Evidence: Staff #3, with a hire date of 10/30/2020 had a TB screening dated 1/24/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.In the Preschool 3 classroom, there was a children’s coat rack that had come unattached from the wall. The coat rack was hanging by one screw. The hooks from the coat rack were on the same level as the children, causing an hazard to the children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that there is a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. Evidence: 1.In the toddler room, the pad used for diapering changing had rips in the mat.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all infant prepared formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1.In the toddler classroom, there were two bottles in the fridge that had no label to show ownership or dates.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review and staff interviews, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Health the child can attend the center. Evidence: 1.The record for Child 5 with an enrollment date of 3/21/2023, did not contain documentation that they received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health during the inspection on 2/14/2024.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.On the playground, the resilient surfacing is separating causing gaps in the surfacing which cause a tripping hazard. 2. In the preschool 2 classroom, the water fountain spout has become slightly detached from the sink causes a hole where it should be. This creates a pinching hazard to children. 3.In the Preschool classroom, the wood panels have come apart creating a gap in between pieces. This creates a pinching hazard for children.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1.On the playground, the resilient surfacing is separating causing gaps in the surfacing which cause a tripping hazard. 2. In the preschool 2 classroom, the water fountain spout has become slightly detached from the sink causes a hole where it should be. This creates a pinching hazard to children. 3.In the Preschool classroom, the wood panels have come apart creating a gap in between pieces. This creates a pinching hazard for children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #1, who was hired on 08/06/2021 had reference checks done on 8/19/2021. Staff #4, who was hired on 01/07/2023 had reference checks done on 1/09/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an Out of State child abuse and neglect search request for a new staff member. Evidence: Staff #4 began employment on 1/7/2023. Staff #4 has lived in another state within the past five years. The record for Staff #4 does not have a child abuse and neglect search request for the state of prior residence. Staff #7 stated it has been sent but not received back or checked on with the last 30 days.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on staff record review, the center failed to ensure that each staff member had two or more references checked before employment or volunteering. Evidence: Staff #1, who was hired on 08/06/2021 had reference checks done on 8/19/2021. Staff #4, who was hired on 01/07/2023 had reference checks done on 1/09/2023.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on staff record review and interview, the center failed to obtain an Out of State child abuse and neglect search request for a new staff member. Evidence: Staff #4 began employment on 1/7/2023. Staff #4 has lived in another state within the past five years. The record for Staff #4 does not have a child abuse and neglect search request for the state of prior residence. Staff #7 stated it has been sent but not received back or checked on with the last 30 days.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to renew the Central Registry check after expiration of 5 years. Evidence: Staff #1 had a Central Registry on file dated for 5/2/2018. A new Central Registry check not available during the inspection on 5/23/2023. Staff #2 had a Central Registry on file dated for 5/9/2018. A new Central Registry check was not available during the inspection on 5/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-440-K
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure crib sides shall be up and fastenings secure when a child is in the crib. Evidence: Inspector observed a crib with a screw sticking out approximately an inch. This screw was meant to secure the siding of the crib. There was a sleeping child in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the playground was clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Inspector observed resilient surfacing turf separating on the playground. The turf had separated approximately 2 inches in some area causing a tripping hazard for children”
8VAC20-780-440-K
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure crib sides shall be up and fastenings secure when a child is in the crib. Evidence: Inspector observed a crib with a screw sticking out approximately an inch. This screw was meant to secure the siding of the crib. There was a sleeping child in the crib.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure the playground was clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Inspector observed resilient surfacing turf separating on the playground. The turf had separated approximately 2 inches in some area causing a tripping hazard for children”
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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 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 34 rules across 15 of 24 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.
325, 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, 6:15 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 344-4730 to ask.
(540) 344-4730.
1520 & 1530 Patrick Road Ne, Roanoke, VA 24012. The nearest other daycare we list is Parkway Wesleyan Church, 0.4 miles away.