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Lesa Burkett

Rural Retreat, VA 24368 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days

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About Lesa Burkett

Lesa Burkett is a licensed home daycare in Rural Retreat, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

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State record

Inspection reports for Lesa Burkett

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110491
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Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 13 visits · 16 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 7
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Sep 16, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The caregiver did not obtain the minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-F

      “Caregivers who work directly with children shall complete the department's health and safety update course. The caregiver did not complete the department's health and safety update course.”
  2. Jan 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain a minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. The caregiver did not complete sixteen clock hours of training in 2025.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-690-D

      “The diapering surface shall be cleaned and sanitized after each use. The diapering surface had two visible brown stains.”
  3. Aug 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-510-A

      “A child shall be provided with an individual crib, cot, rest mat, or bed for resting or napping. There were cots or rest mats provided during nap time.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. The Provider, Assistant #1, Assistant #2 and Assistant #3 did not have a current tuberculosis screening in their file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The current emergency plan had not been reviewed since 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Assistant #1, #2 and #3 did not have the required sixteen hours of training in 2024.”
  4. Aug 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-510-A

      “A child shall be provided with an individual crib, cot, rest mat, or bed for resting or napping. There were cots or rest mats provided during nap time.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-180-A

      “The provider shall obtain for each caregiver and adult household member a current Report of Tuberculosis Screening form every two years from the date of the first screening. The Provider, Assistant #1, Assistant #2 and Assistant #3 did not have a current tuberculosis screening in their file.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-800-B

      “The provider shall review the emergency plan at least annually and update the plan as needed. The provider shall document in writing each review and update to the emergency plan. The current emergency plan had not been reviewed since 2023.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-210-A

      “Caregivers shall obtain minimum of sixteen clock hours of training annually in areas relevant to their job responsibilities. Assistant #1, #2 and #3 did not have the required sixteen hours of training in 2024.”
  5. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation, the provider failed to maintain the family day home, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable conditions. Evidence: The wooden door between the kitchen and child care area had worn, exposed wood.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on record review, failed to ensure that dogs or cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies and shall be treated for fleas, ticks or worms as needed. Evidence: Pet #4's rabies vaccination expired 7/23/2024. Pet #7's rabies vaccination expired 9/6/2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The last inspection summary was not posted.”
  10. Sep 10, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on observation, the provider failed to maintain the family day home, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable conditions. Evidence: The wooden door between the kitchen and child care area had worn, exposed wood.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-460-C

      “Based on record review, failed to ensure that dogs or cats, where allowed, shall be vaccinated for rabies and shall be treated for fleas, ticks or worms as needed. Evidence: Pet #4's rabies vaccination expired 7/23/2024. Pet #7's rabies vaccination expired 9/6/2024.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation, the provider failed to ensure the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The last inspection summary was not posted.”
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. May 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-750-B

      “Based on observation, topical skin products were accessible to children. Evidence: There was Desitin in a cabinet that was within reach of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review, emergency evacuations procedures had not been completed monthly. Evidence: There were no drills documented for Nov.,2023-April 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “This is a repeat violation. Based on observation, the family day home failed to maintain the family day home, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The basement door opens to the basement stairs which has steps that are steep and the handrails are loose and are open. The basement door is near the bathroom in which the children use. The basement door has a lock at the top of the door and child proof door knob lock but neither were secure. 2. The two cribs had worn areas of bare wood on the top rails. 3. The wooden door between the kitchen and child care area had worn wood and is splintered. 4. Near the play area entrance, there was a piece of metal fencing on the ground with metal pieces facing upwards causing a protrusion hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, there was an electrical outlet without a cover. Evidence: In the corner of the room on the wall with a crib there was an electrical outlet without a child-resistant protective cover.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-1

      “Based on record review, a provider did not have the correct CPR certification. Evidence: Provider #1 had first aid and cpr certification (exp3/2025) but it did not state it was for infant and children.”
  2. May 6, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-750-B

      “Based on observation, topical skin products were accessible to children. Evidence: There was Desitin in a cabinet that was within reach of children.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-830-A

      “Based on record review, emergency evacuations procedures had not been completed monthly. Evidence: There were no drills documented for Nov.,2023-April 2024.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “This is a repeat violation. Based on observation, the family day home failed to maintain the family day home, inside and outside, in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The basement door opens to the basement stairs which has steps that are steep and the handrails are loose and are open. The basement door is near the bathroom in which the children use. The basement door has a lock at the top of the door and child proof door knob lock but neither were secure. 2. The two cribs had worn areas of bare wood on the top rails. 3. The wooden door between the kitchen and child care area had worn wood and is splintered. 4. Near the play area entrance, there was a piece of metal fencing on the ground with metal pieces facing upwards causing a protrusion hazard.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, there was an electrical outlet without a cover. Evidence: In the corner of the room on the wall with a crib there was an electrical outlet without a child-resistant protective cover.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-250-D-1

      “Based on record review, a provider did not have the correct CPR certification. Evidence: Provider #1 had first aid and cpr certification (exp3/2025) but it did not state it was for infant and children.”
  3. Nov 8, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Sep 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have assistant orientation documentation. Evidence: 1. FIle #1 was reviewed and did not have orientation documentation.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-F

      “Based on observation, there were items in the crib with an infant sleeping. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed an infant in the crib asleep with a bobby pillow, a doll and a fleece blanket.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not labeled. Evidence: 1. Two infants were in care and the bottle were not labeled; name and date are required if more than one infant is in care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, there were cleaning supplies accessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the bathroom the children use there was a spray bottle of cleaner and a bottle of h. peroxide under the sink unlocked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation the areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wall leading to the bathroom in which the children have access to has an of approximately 4 by 12 inches that the plaster and paint have been scratched.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on record review, a caregiver did not have the required paperwork. Evidence: 1. There was an assistant working and did not have letters of reference; two are required from non-relatives.”
  5. Sep 7, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-800-200-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have assistant orientation documentation. Evidence: 1. FIle #1 was reviewed and did not have orientation documentation.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-800-530-F

      “Based on observation, there were items in the crib with an infant sleeping. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed an infant in the crib asleep with a bobby pillow, a doll and a fleece blanket.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-800-960-E

      “Based on observation, bottles were not labeled. Evidence: 1. Two infants were in care and the bottle were not labeled; name and date are required if more than one infant is in care.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-280

      “Based on observation, there were cleaning supplies accessible to children. Evidence: 1. In the bathroom the children use there was a spray bottle of cleaner and a bottle of h. peroxide under the sink unlocked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation the areas of the family day home were not maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The wall leading to the bathroom in which the children have access to has an of approximately 4 by 12 inches that the plaster and paint have been scratched.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-120-A

      “Based on record review, a caregiver did not have the required paperwork. Evidence: 1. There was an assistant working and did not have letters of reference; two are required from non-relatives.”
  6. May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required information in the children's records. Evidence: 1. Child record #1 -5 did not contain emergency contact addresses.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, there was an electrical outlet without a child-resistant protective cover. Evidence: 1. There was not protective cover in the outlet by the diapering table.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on observation, medication was not locked. Evidence: 1. The provider had a lock box but the lock was not locked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the area of the home was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The door to the child care inside and outside was chipped with wood exposed and peeling paint.”
  7. May 22, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-800-60-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have the required information in the children's records. Evidence: 1. Child record #1 -5 did not contain emergency contact addresses.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-B

      “Based on observation, there was an electrical outlet without a child-resistant protective cover. Evidence: 1. There was not protective cover in the outlet by the diapering table.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-730-D

      “Based on observation, medication was not locked. Evidence: 1. The provider had a lock box but the lock was not locked.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the area of the home was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The door to the child care inside and outside was chipped with wood exposed and peeling paint.”
  8. Mar 13, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-350-E

      “Based on measurement, the provider failed to maintain hot water tap below 120 degrees. Evidence: The water in the bathroom that the children use measured 126 degrees.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-320-E

      “Based on observation, the prodder failed to have a barrier or screen around a portable heater that is accessible to children. Evidence: There is a portable heater in the corner of the living room that does not have a screen or barrier. The children have access to this room when going to the bathroom and to the are where they rest.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-260-E

      “The provider failed to empty a container of water accessible to children. Evidence: There is a baby pool full of rainwater on the deck.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-800-240-A

      “Based on observation, the inside of the home failed to be maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The basement door is accessible to children. The basement steps are open and steep and the handrails are loose. The doorknob has a child-resistant cap on it; however a school-age child could open the door and or it could be left unsecured giving access to younger children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-800-730-A

      “Based on interview and observation, medications for children and household members were stored together. Evidence: The provider showed the inspector the cabinet in the kitchen where medications are stored and stated that children's medications and household medications were both stored there.”

Copied from Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety on October 2, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2012. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Is Lesa Burkett licensed?

Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Lesa Burkett last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lesa Burkett had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 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.

How many children can Lesa Burkett care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Lesa Burkett accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Lesa Burkett's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Lesa Burkett cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 389-7923 to ask.

What is Lesa Burkett's phone number?

(276) 389-7923.

Where is Lesa Burkett?

Rural Retreat, VA 24368. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety (license and visits).