Kids Central, Inc. @ Big Stone Gap Center for Early Learning
309 E. 5th Street North, Big Stone Gap, VA
Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 48
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center
Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 48 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 69 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 48 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 48 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 48 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- License number
- #1109531
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 13, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 13 of 15 visits · 69 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 17
- Records and paperwork 14
- Staff training and qualifications 9
- Food and nutrition 8
- Background checks 7
- Building, equipment and play areas 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Safe sleep 3
- 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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Aug 13, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-210-A-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION SYSTEMIC DEFICIENCY Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age and have six months of supervised programmatic experience and 24 hours of training. Staff # 2 does not meet program leader qualifications.”
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 #2, enrolled for 16 months and child # 3, enrolled for 20 months, was missing the following required component: documentation of child updates and confirmation of up-to-date information in the child's record.”
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. Public liability insurance information was not available for review.”
Apr 7, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
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. There was no physical examination in the record for Child #1, who had been enrolled two years.”
8VAC20-780-440-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Cribs shall be provided for children during the designated rest period and not be occupied by more than one child at a time. Child #2, (4 months old), did not have a crib provided during rest period.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-4
“REPEAT VIOLATION Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age and have six months of supervised programmatic experience and 24 hours of training. Staff #1 and #2 do not meet program leader qualifications. Staff #1 and #2 were working as program leaders during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is a tall (approximately 4 feet) bookshelf located int eh preschool room. The bookshelf is not secured to the wall and could tip over on a child. The carpet in the doorway between the lunch area and the preschool room was sticking up causing a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION 500.B.3.c-A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface was torn exposing the absorbent material inside.”
Feb 10, 2026Inspection15 rules cited
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. There was no physical examination in the record of child #3, who had been enrolled for 10 months”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due 3 years ago.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #3 obtained three of the 16 required hours in 2025. Staff #2 & #4 did not have training documentation on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records did not contain all the required information. Child #4, who had been in care for two months, did not have parents names, addresses, work information, doctors office, emergency contacts, allergies school previously attended and authorized to pick up child”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of employment current certification in first aid appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 and Staff #4, who have been employed for five months, do not have first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-210-A
“Program leaders shall be at least 18 years of age, have fulfilled a high school program completion or the equivalent. Staff #1, 3, 4 did not have documentation on file showing that they have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Staff #3 & #4 were working as program leaders during the inspection.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. Staff #3 and Staff #4, who have been employed five months, do not have CPR certification.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who has been employed five months, does not have a sworn statement on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #4, who had been employed for five months, did not have a central registry search on file. Staff #4 was working alone with children.”
22.1-289.057-B
“The program is required to submit results of potable water testing to VDH. The program did not have evidence of submitting test results to VDH.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“500.B.3.c- A nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing shall be used. The diapering surface was torn exposing the absorbent material inside. 500.B.5-Disposable diapers shall be disposed in a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used on a way that staff do not touch the exterior of the storage system. Staff # 1 changed several diapers and disposed of them in a container that was on the wall above the changing table. This container did not have a lid, was not foot operated and the exterior could be touched by staff and child.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Children did not wash hands or use disposable wipes before or after eating lunch.”
8VAC20-780-440-A
“Cribs shall be provided for children during the designated rest period and not be occupied by more than one child at a time. Child #4 (4 months) and child #6 (3 months) do not have a crib provided during rest period.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone. The resilient surfacing under the slides measured two inches. Six inches are required.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There is a tall (approximately 4 feet) bookshelf located in the preschool room. The bookshelf is not secured to the wall and could tip over on a child.”
Nov 19, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-350-A Complaint related: No
“The required ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is one staff per four children. Staff #1 was observed supervising five children (youngest child 2 months old) from approximately: 11:50 am-12:12 pm.”
Aug 28, 2025Complaint investigation10 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION When centers choose to provide meals or snacks, they shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. The menu for snacks did not have two of the five components listed.”
8VAC20-780-500-A Complaint related: No
“Staff shall wash hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change. Staff #1 did not wash hands before and after changing a child's diaper. Children's hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting, or any contact with blood, feces or urine. Staff #1 changed a child's diaper and did not wash the child's hands with soap and water.”
8VAC20-780-210-A Complaint related: Yes
“Programs leaders shall have fulfilled a high school program or equivalent and meet one of the educational and experiences required. Staff #1 & 3, who was working the day of inspection, did not have documentation on file to show how they met program leader qualifications. Staff #2, who has been working one month, did not have documentation on file to show qualified for position.”
8VAC20-780-90-A Complaint related: No
“REPEAT VIOLATION A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. The agreement shall be signed by the parent. Child #3, did not have a written agreement signed by the parent. Child had been in care two weeks.”
8VAC20-780-70 Complaint related: Yes
“Documentation of address,age verification, job title, date of employment, emergency contact information, at least 2 references to character, reputation and competency are to be checked prior to employment, and documentation of education or transcript. Staff #1, who was working on the day of the inspection, did not have an address, job title, age verification, date of employment, a completed reference verifications on file or documentation of education as required by the position held. Staff #2, who has been working, one month, did not have job title, documentation of education as required by the position held, or completed reference verifications. Staff #3, who was working the day of the inspection, did not have job title, date of hire, documentation of education as required by the position held, or completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION Documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening must be submitted at the time of employment, before coming into contact with children, and shall have been completed within the last 30 days of the date of employment. Staff #1 TB was dated 16 months prior to the date of the inspection, at which time the staff person was working with children. Staff #3, had no documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and had been working with children the day of the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-1 Complaint related: No
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, who is currently working, does not have a sworn statement on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-3 Complaint related: Yes
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, 2, & 3 did not have documentation that a central registry search has been requested. Staff # 1 & 3 were working on day of inspection.”
8VAC20-780-130-A Complaint related: No
“REPEAT 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 #3, who had been attending two weeks, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-60-A Complaint related: No
“REPEAT VIOLATION Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. Child #4 did not have a record on file. Child was in care on day of inspection. Child #1, (enrolled 3 months) and Child 2, (enrolled 2 weeks) were missing addresses of the emergency contacts.”
Jul 16, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The Violation Notice dated 2/12/25 was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include facility specific topics. The orientation form being used does not cover the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers, revised effective October 13, 2021.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Children's records #8 & 10, did not have a written agreement between the parent and the center. The children have been in care over two months.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. The tables used for snack still had crumbs and a colored liquid on them from breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On the counter in the infant/toddler area was three bottles of over the counter pain/fever reducing medication. The director acknowledged that it was staff's medication. This medication was not locked and was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The pas used for diapering children over two was torn exposing the cushion, which is absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-440-H
“There shall be no more than one inch between the mattress and the crib. The crib mattress with a sheet on it, had more than four inches of space between the crib and mattress.”
22.1-289.057-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION The lead testing plan and results of each test conducted shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Commissioner and the Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water. The lead testing plan has not been submitted to the office of Drinking Water.”
22.1-289.057-D
“The program is required to use water from USDA approved sources for human consumption. The center did not use bottled water for human consumption in all potable water outlets.”
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 record #8, did not have an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, has worked two days, and does not have a TB screen on file.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child's development, behavior, adjustment, and needs. Child's records #7 & 9, do not have an annual update on file. Both children have been in care two years.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The carpet in the pre-school area around the support post was coming unglued, causing a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records did not contain all the required information. Child #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 do not have emergency contacts addresses. The children have been in care more than two months Child #7, 9, 10 does not address school previously attended. Child #2, 3, and 8 does not list the first date of attendance. Child #3 did not have the parents address, work or work phone number listed.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who has been employed for two days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
Jul 16, 2025Inspection15 rules cited
22.1-289.011-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The Violation Notice dated 2/12/25 was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-240-C
“Orientation training shall be appropriate to the age of the children in care and include facility specific topics. The orientation form being used does not cover the Standards for Licensed Child Day Centers, revised effective October 13, 2021.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“A written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Children's records #8 & 10, did not have a written agreement between the parent and the center. The children have been in care over two months.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Tables and high chair trays shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. The tables used for snack still had crumbs and a colored liquid on them from breakfast.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by written physician's orders, including refrigerated medication and staff's personal medication, shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. On the counter in the infant/toddler area was three bottles of over the counter pain/fever reducing medication. The director acknowledged that it was staff's medication. This medication was not locked and was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The pas used for diapering children over two was torn exposing the cushion, which is absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-440-H
“There shall be no more than one inch between the mattress and the crib. The crib mattress with a sheet on it, had more than four inches of space between the crib and mattress.”
22.1-289.057-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION The lead testing plan and results of each test conducted shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Commissioner and the Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water. The lead testing plan has not been submitted to the office of Drinking Water.”
22.1-289.057-D
“The program is required to use water from USDA approved sources for human consumption. The center did not use bottled water for human consumption in all potable water outlets.”
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 record #8, did not have an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, has worked two days, and does not have a TB screen on file.”
8VAC20-780-420-E-3
“Parents shall be provided at least semiannually in writing information on their child's development, behavior, adjustment, and needs. Child's records #7 & 9, do not have an annual update on file. Both children have been in care two years.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The carpet in the pre-school area around the support post was coming unglued, causing a tripping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children's records did not contain all the required information. Child #1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 do not have emergency contacts addresses. The children have been in care more than two months Child #7, 9, 10 does not address school previously attended. Child #2, 3, and 8 does not list the first date of attendance. Child #3 did not have the parents address, work or work phone number listed.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #1, who has been employed for two days, did not have a central registry search requested.”
- Jun 2, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Feb 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers provide snacks they shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. The snack menu had chocolate Moon Pies and milk, and banana pudding listed. These items do not meet the meal pattern.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Children's records did not contain all the required information. Child #1, 3 and 5 do not have emergency contacts addresses. The children have been in care more than six months. Child #3 did not have the parents address, work or work phone number listed. Child #2 & 3 do not have the first date of attendance listed.”
22.1-289.057-B
“The lead testing plan and results of each test conducted shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Commissioner and the Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water. The lead testing plan has not been submitted to the office of Drinking Water.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The Violation Notice dated 7/18/24 was not posted.”
Feb 12, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers provide snacks they shall follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. The snack menu had chocolate Moon Pies and milk, and banana pudding listed. These items do not meet the meal pattern.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Children's records did not contain all the required information. Child #1, 3 and 5 do not have emergency contacts addresses. The children have been in care more than six months. Child #3 did not have the parents address, work or work phone number listed. Child #2 & 3 do not have the first date of attendance listed.”
22.1-289.057-B
“The lead testing plan and results of each test conducted shall be submitted to and reviewed by the Commissioner and the Department of Health's Office of Drinking Water. The lead testing plan has not been submitted to the office of Drinking Water.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The Violation Notice dated 7/18/24 was not posted.”
Show 7 earlier visits
- Dec 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the current certification in CPR is appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The CPR certificates do not specify that the certification includes infant, toddlers, children.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used written authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained. Evidence: The center did not have written authorization to administer diaper ointment or cream for child # 6.”
8VAC20-780-270-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the heating system have appropriate barriers to prevent children from having access. Evidence: The heat pump located outside the building on the playground area is accessible to the children. There are no barriers preventing the children from having access.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the children's records contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child record #4 does not list the parents work phone number and place of employment. 2. Child records # 3 & 5 does not list the addresses for the emergency contacts listed. 3. Child records #3, 4, & 5 do not list the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record reviews and observation, the center failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was provided. Evidence: The most current fire inspection was dated 5/12/2023, exceeding the annual requirement.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interviews the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The lunch boxes were not labeled or dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: The staff verified that lockdown procedures are not practiced annually.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: Staff interviews supported the shelter in place drills were not being completed.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interviews, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: Staff interviews supported the monthly drills were not being completed”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3, has been in care more than 30 days, does not have a physical on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #3, that has been employed more than three months, listed on the sworn statement of residing in another state in the preceding five years. There are no results of background checks on file at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Evidence: The injury reports are recorded on the back of the attendance sign in sheets that are on the counter top. These sign in sheets are not treated confidentially. There is also a notebook on the counter that has incident reports that is accessible to the public.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries have all the required information. Evidence: The injury reports reviewed did not include, time of injury; staff present and treatment; date and time when parents were notified; any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and documentation on how parent was notified.”
Jul 18, 2024Inspection13 rules cited
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the current certification in CPR is appropriate to the age of the children in care. Evidence: The CPR certificates do not specify that the certification includes infant, toddlers, children.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation and interviews, the center failed to ensure that if diaper ointment or cream is used written authorization noting any known adverse reactions shall be obtained. Evidence: The center did not have written authorization to administer diaper ointment or cream for child # 6.”
8VAC20-780-270-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the heating system have appropriate barriers to prevent children from having access. Evidence: The heat pump located outside the building on the playground area is accessible to the children. There are no barriers preventing the children from having access.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the children's records contain the required information. Evidence: 1. Child record #4 does not list the parents work phone number and place of employment. 2. Child records # 3 & 5 does not list the addresses for the emergency contacts listed. 3. Child records #3, 4, & 5 do not list the first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record reviews and observation, the center failed to ensure that an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction was provided. Evidence: The most current fire inspection was dated 5/12/2023, exceeding the annual requirement.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“Based on observation and interviews the center failed to ensure that when food is brought from home the food container shall be sealed and clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Evidence: The lunch boxes were not labeled or dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-F
“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. Evidence: The staff verified that lockdown procedures are not practiced annually.”
8VAC20-780-550-E
“Based on interviews the center failed to ensure that shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Evidence: Staff interviews supported the shelter in place drills were not being completed.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on interviews, the center failed to implement a monthly practice evacuation drills. Evidence: Staff interviews supported the monthly drills were not being completed”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child's attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: Child #3, has been in care more than 30 days, does not have a physical on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that the obtain a copy of the results of a criminal history record information check, a sex offender registry check, and a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or equivalent registry from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: Staff #3, that has been employed more than three months, listed on the sworn statement of residing in another state in the preceding five years. There are no results of background checks on file at the time of the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-50-A
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to ensure that staff and children's records shall be treated confidentially. Evidence: The injury reports are recorded on the back of the attendance sign in sheets that are on the counter top. These sign in sheets are not treated confidentially. There is also a notebook on the counter that has incident reports that is accessible to the public.”
8VAC20-780-550-P
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries have all the required information. Evidence: The injury reports reviewed did not include, time of injury; staff present and treatment; date and time when parents were notified; any future action to prevent recurrence of the injury; staff and parent signatures or two staff signatures; and documentation on how parent was notified.”
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation the center failed to follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: During snack two of the four children had crackers and water. Snacks require two food components.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 F. Evidence: The water temperature at the sink outside the bathroom in the lunch area exceeds 120 degrees F.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that the written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: Three of the seven records reviewed did not include the statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after the child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately.”
Feb 1, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F
“Based on observation the center failed to follow the most recent, age appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Evidence: During snack two of the four children had crackers and water. Snacks require two food components.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 F. Evidence: The water temperature at the sink outside the bathroom in the lunch area exceeds 120 degrees F.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“(REPEAT VIOLATION) Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that the written agreement between the parent and the center shall be in each child's record by the first day of the child's attendance. Evidence: Three of the seven records reviewed did not include the statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after the child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the State Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately.”
Oct 23, 2023Inspection9 rules cited
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps shall be posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children on each floor of each building. Evidence: The emergency evacuation and shelter-in-place procedures or maps were not posted in a location conspicuous to staff or children.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the first aid kit shall include a thermometer. Evidence: The first aid kit did not have a thermometer. There was no thermometer at the center.”
8VAC20-780-340-C
“Based on record reviews and interviews the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: On 10/23/23 staff #1opened the center at 7:00 a.m., the first child arrived at 7:17 a.m. Staff #2 arrived at 7:30 a.m. There was no one immediately available at the center from 7:17 a.m. to 7:30 a.m.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: The smoke detector in the kitchen, infants area was beeping indicating that the battery needed to be changed.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that the written agreement between the parent and the center included all the required information. Evidence: The five children's records reviewed did not include the statement that the parent will inform the center within 24 hours or the next business day after the child or any member of the immediate household has developed any reportable communicable disease, as defined by the Sate Board of Health, except for life threatening diseases which must be reported immediately.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that the records for each child enrolled contained all the required information. Evidence: 1. Child record #1 does not have an address for the emergency contact listed. 2. Child record #4 does not have the parents phone and work phone numbers listed. 3. Child record #1 & 4 does not have the first day of attendance listed. 4. Child record #3 does not address allergies. 5. Child #2 does not have a physical on file.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that The licensed child day program does not have a central registry finding within 30 days of employment or volunteer service. Evidence: Staff #1 (hire date 9/18/23) and staff #3 (hire date 9/21/23) does not have a central registry search on file within 30 days of employment.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. Evidence: The license and the violation notice from the previous inspection were not posted at the center.”
8VAC20-780-550-I
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that a 911 or local dial number for police, fire and emergency medical services and the number of the regional poison control center shall be posted in a visible place at each telephone. Evidence: The required emergency numbers were not posted in a visible place at each telephone.”
Aug 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The roof covering the back porch, to be used by the children, has nails exposed. There are several areas of rotten wood under the roof. 2. The cinderblock building behind the center has a down spout with sharp edges. This is located in the outside play area for the children. 3. The side area to be used as a playground area has cinderblocks, pieces of 4x4's, scrap wood and trash strown about. 4. The infant room has an area with wooden 4x4's that are splintered. 5. In the toddler and Pre-K areas are shelves on top of the cubbies, not attached to the wall.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation the center failed to ensure that the diapering area shall have the following, a sink with running warm water not to exceed 120 degrees F. Evidence: The sinks have a water temperature of 136 and 125 degrees F.”
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FAQ
Questions about Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center
Is Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 13, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 69 rules across 13 of 15 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 Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center care for?
48, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 524-4407 to ask.
What is Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center's phone number?
(276) 524-4407.
Where is Little Bear Daycare & Learning Center?
2416 4th Ave. E., Big Stone Gap, VA 24219. The nearest other daycare we list is King's Christian Academy, 1 miles away.