Ballad Health Center for Early Learning - Norton
1424 Park Avenue Nw, Norton, VA
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Kids Central, Incorporated @ Parker D Mullins Center for Early L is a licensed child care center in Norton, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 18 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 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 18 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Kids Central, Incorporated @ Parker D Mullins Center for Early L has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 4 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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8VAC20-780-130-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. Child #2, who had been attending for two months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Evidence: Two staff changed diapers and did not wash their hands before and used hand sanitizer following the diaper change. One staff used hand sanitizer before preparing a bottle.”
8VAC20-780-440-N
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that toys or objects hung over an infant in a crib and crib gyms that are strung across the crib may not be used for infants over five months of age or infants who are able to push up on their hands and knees. Evidence: The crib that is for a nine month old had a mobile attached.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. Evidence: An infant was sleeping in the crib on a boppy pillow.”
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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 April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 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 infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 679-0518 to ask.
(276) 679-0518.
5335 Esserville Road, Norton, VA 24273. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids Central, Inc.@Esserville Center for Early Learning, 0.1 miles away.