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Danville, VA 24541 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Blessings Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 67
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Little Blessings Child Care
Little Blessings Child Care is a licensed child care center in Cascade, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 67 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 67 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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State record
Inspection reports for Little Blessings Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 67 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #954899
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 10 of 10 visits · 23 rules in all
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Supervision and ratios 6
- Background checks 3
- Transportation 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 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 17, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-245-C
“Staff who do not work with a group of children at the center shall only be required to complete annual training in emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter requirements. Staff 1, employed for two years, did not complete the required annual training in emergency preparedness and response, child abuse and neglect, and mandated reporter in 2025; the most recent training took place in September 2024.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care, protection and guidance. 08/12/2026, Child 1 (age 4 years) was brought to the center for before school care prior to being transported by the center to public school for the day. Staff 1 dropped Child 1 off at the wrong public school. The center was unaware that the child was dropped off at the wrong school until they were contacted by the child’s guardian (an employee of the public school) who found the child in the school cafeteria. The child was at the wrong school for approximately 16 minutes before Staff 2 picked up the child and transported the child to the correct school. Staff 1 did not ensure the care and protection of Child 1 when they dropped the child off at the wrong school.”
8VAC20-780-340-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. 08/12/2026, Child 1 (age 4 years) was brought to the center for before school care prior to being transported by the center to public school for the day. Child 1 was dropped off at the wrong public school at approximately 7:50 am by Staff 1 and was out of the sight and sound supervision of the center staff until they were picked up by Staff 2 at approximately 8:05 am. Child 1 was not within the sight and sound supervision of center staff for approximately 16 minutes while they were at the wrong school. The center was previously cited for sight and sound supervision on 06/11/2026.”
8VAC20-780-550-K
“The center shall prepare a document containing local emergency contact information, potential shelters, hospitals, evacuation routes, etc. that pertain to each site frequently visited or of routes frequently driven by center staff for center business such as pick up or drop off of children to or from schools. This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. 08/12/2026, Staff 2 used Vehicle 2 to transport Child 1 (age 4 years) to a public school; Vehicle 2 did not contain the required document.”
8VAC20-780-580-C
“The following information is required to be in transportation vehicles: emergency numbers as specified by the standards; the center’s name, address and phone number; and a list of the names of the children being transported. 08/12/2026, Staff 2 used Vehicle 2 to transport Child 1 (age 4 years) to a public school; Vehicle 2 did not contain the required emergency numbers, the center’s name, address and phone number, and a list of the names of the children being transported.”
8VAC20-780-540-A
“A first aid kit shall be on field trips and wherever children are in care. 08/12/2026, Staff 2 used Vehicle 2 to transport Child 1 (age 4 years) to a public school; there was not a first aid kit on Vehicle 2.”
Jun 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“REPEAT VIOLATION Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 3 was the only staff member supervising the children in Classroom 1. Staff 3 left the classroom leaving the children alone and out of the actual sight and sound supervision of staff.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Medication shall be labeled with the child’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount, and the time or times to be given. Medication 2 was not labeled to indicate the dosage amount or time/times to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“When an authorization for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days, or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. The medication administration authorization form for Medication 3 has been expired for over five months; the medication was on-site during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“A written care plan is required for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instruction from a physician regarding food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. Child 2 (age 3 years), enrolled for more than two years, has a diagnosed food allergy; there was not a written care plan available. Child 3 (age 3 years), enrolled for more than one year, has a diagnosed food allergy; there was not a written care plan available.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child as it occurs. There were 14 children present in Classroom 2, but only 11 children were marked present on the attendance record. There were 16 children present in Classroom 3, but there were 18 children marked present on the attendance record.”
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The central registry for Staff 3 is overdue by one month. The sworn statement for Staff 4 is overdue by 10 months.”
Oct 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
22.1-289.035-A
“The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The central registry for Staff 3 is overdue by one month. The sworn statement for Staff 4 is overdue by 10 months.”
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 5 was the only staff member supervising the pre-k class. Staff 5 left the group of children to use the restroom. The children were not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff during the time Staff 5 was in the restroom.”
Dec 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-340-F
“Children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Staff 5 was the only staff member supervising the pre-k class. Staff 5 left the group of children to use the restroom. The children were not within actual sight and sound supervision of staff during the time Staff 5 was in the restroom.”
Jun 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for Child 1contained a documented start date of 10/30/2023. The most recent immunization record in the record for Child 1 was dated 10/03/2023; additional immunizations have not been obtained every 6 months from 10/03/2023 until the time that the child turned 2 years old.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained evidence that Staff 3 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2023. There was not a child abuse and neglect registry check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection. Staff 3 was observed working during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2023. The eligibility letter for Staff 3 was dated 10/13/2023.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“Based on observation and staff interviews, record review and staff interviews, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio for children 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: There were 20 children observed in toddler class. There were 3 staff observed supervising the group of children. Staff 1 identified Child 2 as the youngest child in the group. Child 2 was determined to be 16 months old. The required staff-to-child ratio, based on an allowable variance for ratio issued to the center, for children 16 months up to 24 months is 1:6. A total of 4 staff was required for this group of children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff 3 was observed changing a diaper. Staff 3 did not clean or sanitize the diapering surface after changing a diaper.”
8VAC20-780-350-A
“Based on observation, staff interviews, and record review, the center failed to maintain the maximum group size limitations. Evidence: There were 20 children observed in the toddler group at approximately 10:00 am participating in free choice activities. The maximum group size for this age, based on an allowable variance for ratio issued to the center, is 18 children.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. There were 5 children observed in the Infant Room; there were 6 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the departure of each child as it occurred. 2. There were 20 children observed in the toddler group; there were 17 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred. 3. There were 19 children observed in the school-age group; there were 15 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”
Jun 11, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: The record for Child 1contained a documented start date of 10/30/2023. The most recent immunization record in the record for Child 1 was dated 10/03/2023; additional immunizations have not been obtained every 6 months from 10/03/2023 until the time that the child turned 2 years old.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the child abuse and neglect registry check from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained evidence that Staff 3 had resided outside of the state of Virginia within the preceding five years. The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2023. There was not a child abuse and neglect registry check from all of the states in which the individual had resided in the preceding five years available for review during the inspection. Staff 3 was observed working during the inspection.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 3 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2023. The eligibility letter for Staff 3 was dated 10/13/2023.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-2
“Based on observation and staff interviews, record review and staff interviews, the center failed to maintain the required staff-to-child ratio for children 16 months up to 24 months. Evidence: There were 20 children observed in toddler class. There were 3 staff observed supervising the group of children. Staff 1 identified Child 2 as the youngest child in the group. Child 2 was determined to be 16 months old. The required staff-to-child ratio, based on an allowable variance for ratio issued to the center, for children 16 months up to 24 months is 1:6. A total of 4 staff was required for this group of children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff 3 was observed changing a diaper. Staff 3 did not clean or sanitize the diapering surface after changing a diaper.”
8VAC20-780-350-A
“Based on observation, staff interviews, and record review, the center failed to maintain the maximum group size limitations. Evidence: There were 20 children observed in the toddler group at approximately 10:00 am participating in free choice activities. The maximum group size for this age, based on an allowable variance for ratio issued to the center, is 18 children.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: 1. There were 5 children observed in the Infant Room; there were 6 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the departure of each child as it occurred. 2. There were 20 children observed in the toddler group; there were 17 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred. 3. There were 19 children observed in the school-age group; there were 15 children marked present on the attendance record. The attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”
Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation the center failed to keep all diaper cream inaccessible to children. Evidence: Observed diaper cream in a child’s cubby in classroom #3. This cubby was accessible to children. Children were observed in this area.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Evidence: In the medicine box, there was one epi pen in a plastic Ziploc labeled with a name and one inhaler in a Ziploc bag labeled with a name.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician’s order, 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. Evidence: 1.Staff #4 stated that medication was not administered at the center but that there was medication in the children’s bags from home. 2.Two bags from home contained over-the counter medication. 3.The medications were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 4.Children were observed in the area wherethe bags were located.”
Dec 11, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation the center failed to keep all diaper cream inaccessible to children. Evidence: Observed diaper cream in a child’s cubby in classroom #3. This cubby was accessible to children. Children were observed in this area.”
8VAC20-780-510-I
“Based on observation and interview, the center failed to ensure that those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. Evidence: In the medicine box, there was one epi pen in a plastic Ziploc labeled with a name and one inhaler in a Ziploc bag labeled with a name.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Based on observation and staff interview, the center failed to ensure that medication, except for those prescriptions designated otherwise by a written physician’s order, 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. Evidence: 1.Staff #4 stated that medication was not administered at the center but that there was medication in the children’s bags from home. 2.Two bags from home contained over-the counter medication. 3.The medications were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. 4.Children were observed in the area wherethe bags were located.”
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Apr 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the record for each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula; and the child’s feeding schedule. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that there were four children on formula in the infant room. The record for three of the four children on formula did not include the child’s feeding schedule.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: The Toddler/2 year old class was observed sitting down to eat their lunch after the Pre-K class. One of the tables used by the children was not sanitized between the lunch service of the Pre-K class and the toddler/2 year old class.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on document review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 01/17/2023. The eligibility letter for Staff 4 was dated 01/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple broken riding toys in the outside play area that had sharp edges which created pinch points. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection. 2. The playhouse in the outside play area had numerous cracks and missing pieces that created sharp edges and pinch points. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection. 3. There was a sharp rusted wire sticking out from the fence around the deck area in the outdoor play space. The sharp rusted wire was accessible to children. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. There was dirt visible in the fall zone area of the swing set on the Pre-K playground. The fall zone did not have the required resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Children were observed on the swing set during the inspection. 2. There was visible dirt in the fall zone area of the climbing wall on the large piece of play equipment on the Pre-K playground. The fall zone did not have the required resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Children were observed on the climbing wall during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-430-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the S-hooks on play equipment shall not be open more than the thickness of a penny. Evidence: The opening of the S-hooks on the swing set on the Pre-K playground were open greater than the thickness of a penny.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that bottles shall not be used while the child is in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: Child 4 was observed lying in their crib while drinking a bottle.”
Apr 19, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-570-C
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the record for each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula; and the child’s feeding schedule. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that there were four children on formula in the infant room. The record for three of the four children on formula did not include the child’s feeding schedule.”
8VAC20-780-560-J
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that tables shall be sanitized before and after each use for feeding. Evidence: The Toddler/2 year old class was observed sitting down to eat their lunch after the Pre-K class. One of the tables used by the children was not sanitized between the lunch service of the Pre-K class and the toddler/2 year old class.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on document review and staff interviews, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 01/17/2023. The eligibility letter for Staff 4 was dated 01/23/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There were multiple broken riding toys in the outside play area that had sharp edges which created pinch points. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection. 2. The playhouse in the outside play area had numerous cracks and missing pieces that created sharp edges and pinch points. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection. 3. There was a sharp rusted wire sticking out from the fence around the deck area in the outdoor play space. The sharp rusted wire was accessible to children. Children were observed playing in the area during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. There was dirt visible in the fall zone area of the swing set on the Pre-K playground. The fall zone did not have the required resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Children were observed on the swing set during the inspection. 2. There was visible dirt in the fall zone area of the climbing wall on the large piece of play equipment on the Pre-K playground. The fall zone did not have the required resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Children were observed on the climbing wall during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-430-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the S-hooks on play equipment shall not be open more than the thickness of a penny. Evidence: The opening of the S-hooks on the swing set on the Pre-K playground were open greater than the thickness of a penny.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that bottles shall not be used while the child is in their designated sleeping location. Evidence: Child 4 was observed lying in their crib while drinking a bottle.”
Nov 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the first aid kits contain the minimum components as required by the standards. Evidence: The first aid kit in the 15 Passenger Van did not contain gauze pads, scissors or tweezers.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff 1 was observed during a diaper change. The diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water and was not sanitized after the diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-570-C
“Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the record for each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula; and the child’s feeding schedule. Evidence: There were three children on formula in the infant room. The record for each child on formula did not include the child’s feeding schedule.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on document review, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma did not include safe sleeping practices.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting; that staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change; and after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: 1. Child 5 was observed during a diaper change. Child 5?s hands were not washed after the diaper change. 2. Staff 1 was observed during a diaper change. Staff 1 did not wash their hands after a diaper change. 3. Staff 1 was observed wiping a child’s nose. Staff 1 did not wash their hands after contact with body fluids. 4. Staff 5 was observed wiping a child’s nose. Staff 5 did not wash their hands after contact with body fluids.”
Nov 16, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
8VAC20-780-540-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the first aid kits contain the minimum components as required by the standards. Evidence: The first aid kit in the 15 Passenger Van did not contain gauze pads, scissors or tweezers.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the diapering surface shall be cleaned with soap and water and sanitized after each use. Evidence: Staff 1 was observed during a diaper change. The diapering surface was not cleaned with soap and water and was not sanitized after the diaper change.”
8VAC20-780-570-C
“Based on document review, the center failed to ensure that the record for each child on formula shall contain the brand of formula; and the child’s feeding schedule. Evidence: There were three children on formula in the infant room. The record for each child on formula did not include the child’s feeding schedule.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on document review, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying babies, safe sleeping practices and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma did not include safe sleeping practices.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water after toileting; that staff shall wash their hands with soap and running water before and after a diaper change; and after any contact with body fluids. Evidence: 1. Child 5 was observed during a diaper change. Child 5?s hands were not washed after the diaper change. 2. Staff 1 was observed during a diaper change. Staff 1 did not wash their hands after a diaper change. 3. Staff 1 was observed wiping a child’s nose. Staff 1 did not wash their hands after contact with body fluids. 4. Staff 5 was observed wiping a child’s nose. Staff 5 did not wash their hands after contact with body fluids.”
Jun 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that when children are in on-going mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Evidence: 1. At approximately 8:00 am there were 13 children, ages 19 months to 2 years, and 2 staff observed in the large classroom; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:6. 2. At approximately 9:00 am there were 15 children, ages 19 months to 2 years, and 2 staff observed in the large classroom; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:6. 3. At approximately 9:20 am there were 14 children, ages 3 years-10 years observed outside on the playground as one group of children; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:11.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: The written record of daily attendance taken for each group of children did not document the departure of each child as it occurs.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Child 6 and Child 7 were observed immediately going outside to play upon completing their breakfast. Child 6 and Child 7 did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating a meal.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff 6 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and that the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children; the documentation of a tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 1 did not contain a name to identify who was screened. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 01/31/2022. The date on the tuberculosis screening was 08/26/2021. The tuberculosis screening had not been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 2 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. The record for Child 2 did not contain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
Jun 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-C
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that when children are in on-going mixed age groups, the staff-to-children ratio applicable to the youngest child in the group shall apply to the entire group. Evidence: 1. At approximately 8:00 am there were 13 children, ages 19 months to 2 years, and 2 staff observed in the large classroom; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:6. 2. At approximately 9:00 am there were 15 children, ages 19 months to 2 years, and 2 staff observed in the large classroom; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:6. 3. At approximately 9:20 am there were 14 children, ages 3 years-10 years observed outside on the playground as one group of children; based on the current ratio waiver issued to the center the required staff-to-child ratio for this group of children was 1:11.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: The written record of daily attendance taken for each group of children did not document the departure of each child as it occurs.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that children’s hands shall be washed with soap and running water or disposable wipes before and after eating meals or snacks. Evidence: Child 6 and Child 7 were observed immediately going outside to play upon completing their breakfast. Child 6 and Child 7 did not wash their hands with soap and running water or disposable wipes after eating a meal.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff 6 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on document review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children and that the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment. Evidence: 1. The record for Staff 1 did not contain documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening prior to coming into contact with children; the documentation of a tuberculosis screening in the record for Staff 1 did not contain a name to identify who was screened. 2. The record for Staff 4 contained a documented hire date of 01/31/2022. The date on the tuberculosis screening was 08/26/2021. The tuberculosis screening had not been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 2 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy. The record for Child 2 did not contain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
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FAQ
Questions about Little Blessings Child Care
Is Little Blessings Child Care licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Little Blessings Child Care last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Blessings Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 10 of 10 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 Blessings Child Care care for?
67, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Blessings Child Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Blessings Child Care's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Blessings Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 685-2458 to ask.
What is Little Blessings Child Care's phone number?
(434) 685-2458.
Where is Little Blessings Child Care?
1133 Locust Drive, Cascade, VA 24069. The nearest other daycare we list is Pittsylvania County Community Action - Shiloh, 1.5 miles away.