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Little Learners Preschool

350 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521
licensed capacity
43
open each week
5 days

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About Little Learners Preschool

Little Learners Preschool is a licensed child care center in Amherst, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 43 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

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

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity43 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little Learners Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
43 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID34019
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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. May 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “The license and any other documents required shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most current license was not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
  2. Jan 6, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Staff records shall be kept for each person that contain all the required information. The record for Staff #2 (employed 4 months) did not contain documentation of job title; date of hire; name, address and phone number of an emergency contact.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #1, enrolled for four months, was missing the following required components: first date of attendance.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “In areas used by preschool age or younger children, electrical outlets shall have protective covers. Two outlets in Classroom B were not covered and within reach of children.”
  3. Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Aug 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 #3 and Child #4 was missing the first date of attendance.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person. The record for Staff #1 did not contain the name, address and phone number of a person to be notified in the event of an emergency and two or more references as to character and reputation.”
  5. Feb 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each report shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of the local health department. Evidence: 1. Child #3 start date was 8/7/2023 and on the day of the inspection the immunization and physical record was not signed by a physician.”
  6. Sep 25, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on observation and discussion, the center failed to ensure that the required amount of resilient surfacing was maintained throughout the playground. Evidence: 1 Licensing staff observed approximately 4-6 inches of resilient surfacing around the fall zones of the 4 foot tall yellow and blue climbing structure. 2 Licensing staff observed approximately 3 inches of resilient surfacing and exposed tree roots around the fall zones of the 3 foot tall yellow and red climbing structure.”
  7. Mar 6, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure certain documents related to the terms of the license are required to be posted on the premises of each facility. Evidence: The findings of the most recent inspection completed on 8/22/2022 were not posted. On the day of the inspection the most recent inspection posted was dated 1/19/2022.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of one staff record, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired on 9/14/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have documentation that two or more references were checked before employment.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child #3 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Based on the review of three children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that each immunization record shall be signed by a physician. Evidence: 1. The start date for Child #1 was 1/30/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician. 2. Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 start date was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the immunization record signed by a physician.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Based on review of three children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all physical records were obtained within 30 days after the first date of attendance. Evidence: Administrative Staff #1 stated Child #3 first date of attendance was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical record documented.”
  8. Aug 22, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 2/21/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required sworn disclosure statement.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment on the playground was clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Observed 2 pieces of broken and inoperable equipment on the playground. 1. The bolt on the top bar of the front seat on the blue and red airplane see saw play structure was protruding approximately 2 inches causing an entanglement hazard. There were no children observed on the see saw structure but it was accessible to the children. 2. The blue, green, red and purple caterpillar tube structure was cracked along the top portion causing a pinch point. There were no children observed in the caterpillar play structure but it was accessible to the children.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-130-A

      “Based on review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #2 first date of attendance was 8/8/2022 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
  9. Jan 19, 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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Questions about Little Learners Preschool

Is Little Learners Preschool licensed?

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

When was Little Learners Preschool last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Learners Preschool had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 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 Learners Preschool care for?

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

Does Little Learners Preschool accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Learners Preschool's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Learners Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 946-1234 to ask.

What is Little Learners Preschool's phone number?

(434) 946-1234.

Where is Little Learners Preschool?

350 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521. The nearest other daycare we list is Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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