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Little Explorers Discovery School

5762 Tabor Street, Crozet, VA 229325.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Little Explorers Discovery School

Little Explorers Discovery School is a licensed child care center in Crozet, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, part-time care and pre-k.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-school

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

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday-Friday, after school until 5:30pm (Discovery Days After School Program)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, part-time care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care
ApproachReggio Emilia
TransportationTransportation (ACPS provides transportation from Crozet Elementary and Brownsville Elementary)
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Explorers Discovery School has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Explorers Discovery School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109286
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 5 visits

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. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 10, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-G

      “Based on medication review, the center failed to have two medications labeled with the child's name, the name of the medication, the dosage amount and the times or times to be given. Evidence: 1. The medication and medication paperwork was reviewed for one child. 2. One Auvi-Q emergency medicationwas not labeled with the prescription label attached to include the child's name, name of medication, the dosage amount and time/times to be given. 3. One bottle of Children's Benadryl was not labeled with the child's name, dosage amount, and time/times to be given. 4. The director confirmed the medication was not labeled.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review the center failed to obtain emergency contact addresses for three staff. 1. Five staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff # 1, Staff #2 and Staff #3 did not have documentation of emergency contacts addresses. 3. The director confirmed there was no documentation of addresses for emergency contacts.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-6

      “Based on record review the center accepted a criminal history check for 1 staff member that was dated more than 90 days prior to the date of employment. Evidence: 1. Five staff records were reviewed. 2. Documentation of fingerprint checks for Staff #1 was dated 02/21/2023. 3. Staff #1's date of hire was documented 06/26/2023. 4. The director confirmed the fingerprints had been obtained 90 days prior to Staff #1's first day of employment.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-B

      “Based on observation the center failed to have two bottles of sunscreen inaccessible to the children in care. Evidence: 1. Two bottles of sunscreen were observed in the Two-year old classroom in cubbies that were accessible to the children in care. 2. The classroom teacher immediately removed the two bottles of sunscreen and placed them in a locked cabinet.”
  7. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Little Explorers Discovery School

Is Little Explorers Discovery School licensed?

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

When was Little Explorers Discovery School last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Explorers Discovery School had rules cited by the state?

No. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists no cited rules in its 5 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 Explorers Discovery School care for?

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

Does Little Explorers Discovery School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Little Explorers Discovery School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Explorers Discovery School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 205-4177 to ask.

What is Little Explorers Discovery School's phone number?

(434) 205-4177.

Where is Little Explorers Discovery School?

5762 Tabor Street, Crozet, VA 22932. The nearest other daycare we list is Crozet Avenue Christian Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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