Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Norton
1424 Park Avenue Nw, Norton, VA
Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning
Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning is a licensed child care center in Norton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 75 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- License number
- #1023822
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 4 rules in all
- Safety and hazards 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
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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May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the EHS 1 class, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solutions were on a shelf unlocked, out of reach of children.”
- Dec 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 17, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-410-1 Complaint related: Yes
“The following acts are forbidden: roughly handling, restricting movement through binding. On several occasions, staff #1, was observed on video roughly handling child #1 (age 2). Staff #1 was also observed on video restricting movement by placing child #1 (age 2) arms beside their body and wrapping the child’s blanket around to prevent movement. Staff #1 was observed on video putting their leg on top of child #1 to prevent the child from moving while on the nap mat.”
8VAC20-780-510-L Complaint related: Yes
“Staff’s personal medication shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Child #1 (age 2) found a pill on the floor and put it in their mouth. The pill was not swallowed. The center took the pill to a pharmacy, and it was confirmed that it was a blood pressure pill.”
May 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection, and guidance. Child #1 has an emergency medication at the center. The emergency medication that is at the center is a trainer medication, which would not be effective should the child come in contact with the listed allergen.”
- Dec 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 30, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on observation and record reviews the center failed to provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: The most current fire inspection at this center is dated 12/15/2021.”
- Dec 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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- Dec 6, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning
Is Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 7 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.
How many children can Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Where is Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning?
5341 Esserville Road, Norton, VA 24273. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Central, Incorporated @ Parker D Mullins Center for Early L, 0.1 miles away.