Ms. Varlie Thompson
Heathsville, VA 22473 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Hummingbird Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Burgess, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 29 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 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 | 29 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Hummingbird Learning Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 14, 2026: 13 rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 14 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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8VAC20-780-340-C Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELAATED During the stated hours of operation, there always shall be on the premises and on field trips when one or more children are present one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director and an immediately available staff member, volunteer or other employee who is at least 16 years of age, with direct means for communication between the two of them. On 08/14/2026, Staff #1 was the only staff member present on the field trip and at the center with one child in care.”
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. On 08/14/2026, the center had no attendance record documenting the arrival or departure of children”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the home phone number of each parent who has custody and any chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed and the first date of attendance. The record for Child #1 did not include the first date of attendance, the home phone number of the custodial parent nor was the health section completed.”
8VAC20-780-40-D Complaint related: No
“The license shall be posted in a place conspicuous to the public (? 22.1-289.011 of the Code of Virginia). During the inspection conducted on August 14, 2026, the license was not posted in any location visible or accessible to the public. Staff #1 confirmed that all postings had been removed at the center.”
22.1-289.011-F Complaint related: No
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises.The program is required to post the Inspection Summary and the Violation Notice in a visible location. During the inspection conducted on August 14, 2026, the most recent Inspection Summary and Violation Notice provided on 7/17/2026, were not posted in a publicly visible location as required.”
8VAC20-780-420-A Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED Before the child's first day of attending, parents shall be provided in writing the center's transportation policy. The parent handbook states that the center does not provide transportation; however, the center does transport children and has no transportation policy.”
8VAC20-780-450-A Complaint related: No
“Cribs, cots, mats and beds used by children during the designated rest period shall have linens consisting of a top cover and a bottom cover or a one-piece covering which is open on three edges. On 8/20/2026, Child #1, two years old, was observed sleeping on a cot without a top or bottom cover.”
8VAC20-780-540-A Complaint related: No
“A first aid kit shall be available on field trips. During the field trip on 08/14/2026, a first aid kit was not available.”
8VAC20-780-580-B Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED Any vehicle used by the center for the transportation of children shall be insured with at least the minimum limits established by Virginia state statutes. During the review of transportation practices, it was determined that the center began conducting field trips on July 13, 2026, with transportation provided by Staff #1 using a personal vehicle. Staff #1 did not have the required car insurance until August 14, 2026.”
8VAC20-780-580-C Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED The center shall ensure that during transportation of children: Virginia state statutes about safety belts and child restraints are followed as required by ?? 46.2-1095 through 46.2-1100 of the Code of Virginia and that during transportation of children the following information is in transportation vehicles: Emergency numbers as specified in 8VAC20-780-550 I and K and A list of the names of the children being transported. During the inspection on 08/14/2026, Staff'#1 was observed placing Child #1, two years old, into the vehicle and closing the door, then walking to the driver’s side before entering. Upon inspection, the car seat was found to be not secured to the vehicle seat. Additionally, the child was not properly buckled into the car seat; the chest harness was fastened but the buckle was not inserted. Staff #1 stated they did not know how to secure the car seat, as the family usually handled it at drop-off. During the inspection on 08/14/2026, the vehicle used for transporting children did not contain the required emergency contact numbers or a list of children being transported.”
8VAC20-780-580-I Complaint related: Yes
“COMPLAINT RELATED Before leaving on a field trip, a schedule of the trip's events and locations shall be posted and visible at the center site. On 08/14/2026, the center departed for a field trip without posting the required schedule of events and locations at the center”
8VAC20-780-380-A Complaint related: No
“There shall be a posted daily schedule that allows for flexibility as children's needs require. The daily schedule need not apply on days occupied a majority of the time by a field trip or other special event. During the inspection, it was determined that the center did not have the required daily schedule posted. Staff #1 confirmed that the daily schedule had been removed at the center.”
8VAC20-780-50-B Complaint related: No
“Records and reports on children shall be maintained and made accessible for two years after termination of services. The record for Child #2 and Child #3 , were not available for review. Staff #1 stated that the records had been discarded, following their termination date. Termination date was undetermined, Staff #1 stated that the children ended services two weeks prior.”
8VAC20-780-40-H
“The sponsor shall maintain public liability insurance for bodily injury for each center site with a minimum limit of at least $500,000 each occurrence and with a minimum limit of $500,000 aggregate. Evidence of insurance coverage was not available for review upon request during the inspection. Licensee confirmed that liability insurance has yet to be purchased.”
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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 14, 2026, with 13 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 2 of 5 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.
29, 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 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 724-4450 to ask.
(804) 724-4450.
44 Old Glebe Point Road, Burgess, VA 22432. The nearest other daycare we list is Fairfields Baptist Church, 0.3 miles away.