Amherst Baptist Church
226 Lexington Tpke., Amherst, VA
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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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Little Learners Preschool has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
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.
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.
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 946-1234 to ask.
(434) 946-1234.
350 South Main Street, Amherst, VA 24521. The nearest other daycare we list is Amherst Presbyterian Church - Preschool, 0.4 miles away.