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Little School Childcare

3608 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 238604.2· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
61
open each week
5 days
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About Little School Childcare

Little School Childcare is a licensed child care center in Hopewell, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 61 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
61 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity61 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Little School Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
61 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#277743
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Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 11 visits · 15 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Records and paperwork 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. Aug 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 18, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Systemic Deficiency and Repeat Violation: A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due over one year ago. The updated screening has not been completed.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-A

      “Staff shall complete annually a minimum of 16 hours of training appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #1 did not have a minimum of 16 hours of completed training hours documented for 2025.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. The center did not document the shelter-in-place drills that were conducted in 2025.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Staff who work directly with children are required to attend at least 16 hours of training annually including the department's health and safety update course. The 2025 health and safety course for Staff #1 was five months overdue.”
  4. Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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 field trips or pick up or drop off of children to or from schools etc. This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Documentation was not available at the time of inspection for vehicle #1. Vehicle #1 is used to transport children to and from school.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The playground slide and merry go round for children had less than 6 inches of required resilient surfacing under and around the climbing equipment and fall zones.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Violation: A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due four days ago. Staff #3 updated screening was due over one year ago. Staff #4 updated screening was due over one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  5. Aug 20, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Transportation

      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 field trips or pick up or drop off of children to or from schools etc. This document must be kept in vehicles that centers use to transport children to and from the center. Documentation was not available at the time of inspection for vehicle #1. Vehicle #1 is used to transport children to and from school.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards. The playground slide and merry go round for children had less than 6 inches of required resilient surfacing under and around the climbing equipment and fall zones.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Repeat Violation: A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #2 updated screening was due four days ago. Staff #3 updated screening was due over one year ago. Staff #4 updated screening was due over one year ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
  6. Feb 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “(Repeat Violation) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due six months ago and staff #5 updated screening was due 12 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “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. Child #2 had a physical that was dated four months after first date of attendance.”
  7. Feb 14, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “(Repeat Violation) A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #1 updated screening was due six months ago and staff #5 updated screening was due 12 months ago. The updated screenings have not yet been completed.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “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. Child #2 had a physical that was dated four months after first date of attendance.”
  8. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have a central registry check or criminal history check that was updated every five years for agents. Evidence: 1. Agent #1 had a criminal history background check which was last conducted on 04/12/2018. 2. Agent #1 had a central registry background check which was last conducted on 08/16/2018. 3. Leadership acknowledged the background checks have not been renewed for Agent #1.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements for medication administration training (MAT). Evidence: 1. During the inspection on 08/12/2024, the inspector observed one emergency medication on site for a child enrolled. 2. During interview, Staff #4 was identified as the MAT certified staff member on site. 3. The record of Staff #4 indicated their MAT certification expired on 02/05/2021. 4. Staff #4 acknowledged their MAT certification was expired.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain Tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's most recent TB screening was completed on 01/16/2022. 2. Staff acknowledged there was no updated TB screen.”
  9. Aug 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on record review, the provider did not have a central registry check or criminal history check that was updated every five years for agents. Evidence: 1. Agent #1 had a criminal history background check which was last conducted on 04/12/2018. 2. Agent #1 had a central registry background check which was last conducted on 08/16/2018. 3. Leadership acknowledged the background checks have not been renewed for Agent #1.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-J-3

      “Based on review of documentation and interviews, the center did not ensure that any child for whom emergency medications have been prescribed (such as albuterol, glucagon, and epinephrine auto injector) shall always be in the care of a staff member or independent contractor who meets the requirements for medication administration training (MAT). Evidence: 1. During the inspection on 08/12/2024, the inspector observed one emergency medication on site for a child enrolled. 2. During interview, Staff #4 was identified as the MAT certified staff member on site. 3. The record of Staff #4 indicated their MAT certification expired on 02/05/2021. 4. Staff #4 acknowledged their MAT certification was expired.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center did not obtain Tuberculosis (TB) screening at least every two years from the date of the initial screening or testing. Evidence: 1. Staff #4's most recent TB screening was completed on 01/16/2022. 2. Staff acknowledged there was no updated TB screen.”
  10. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff current in first aid certification within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment (8/06/2023) did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff current in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/06/2023), did not have documentation of CPR certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three new staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 3 (date of employment 1/23/2024) did not have documentation of a second reference on file.”
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  1. Mar 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-2

      “Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff current in first aid certification within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment (8/06/2023) did not have documentation of first aid certification.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “Based on review of three staff records, the facility failed to have each staff current in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within 90 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 8/06/2023), did not have documentation of CPR certification.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on review of three new staff records, the facility failed to have required documentation in each file. Two references as to character, reputation, and competence should be checked prior to employment. Evidence: Staff 3 (date of employment 1/23/2024) did not have documentation of a second reference on file.”
  2. May 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of two prescription medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent and the child’s physician to administer medication. Evidence: There was no written parent or physician authorization to administer one prescription medication to one child. Staff confirmed that Child A did not have a completed medication authorization on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensured that the diaper changing area is equipped with a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: The diaper disposal trashcan in the bathroom was not equipped with a lid. Staff acknowledged that there was no lid on the trashcan where diapers were disposed.”
  3. May 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on review of two prescription medications, the facility failed to have written authorization from the parent and the child’s physician to administer medication. Evidence: There was no written parent or physician authorization to administer one prescription medication to one child. Staff confirmed that Child A did not have a completed medication authorization on file.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation and staff interview, the facility failed to ensured that the diaper changing area is equipped with a leakproof or plastic-lined storage system that is either foot-operated or used in such a way that neither the staff member's hand nor the soiled diaper touches an exterior surface of the storage system during disposal. Evidence: The diaper disposal trashcan in the bathroom was not equipped with a lid. Staff acknowledged that there was no lid on the trashcan where diapers were disposed.”
  4. Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have all children within actual sight and sound supervision, During the inspection on 9/9/2022, Staff 2 came upstairs to assist Staff 1 during rest time. This left the four year old class out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 3 minutes.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 4/6/2022) There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on documentation documentation review and staff interview, the center did not ensure medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Evidence: 1) During the inspection, the medication administration log for Child A was reviewed. The inspector observed that a prescription medication was administered to Child A on 9/9/2022 without written parental permission. The center had obtained written permission from the child's physician, but the written parental permission for the facility to administer had not been obtained. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the written parental permission was not on file and the medication was administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between two classrooms. a. Staff 1 was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and: b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during rest time.”
  5. Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Based on observation, the facility failed to have all children within actual sight and sound supervision, During the inspection on 9/9/2022, Staff 2 came upstairs to assist Staff 1 during rest time. This left the four year old class out of sight and sound supervision for approximately 3 minutes.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on review of two staff records, the facility failed to have documentation of a completed search of the central registry ( CPS check) on file for each staff within the first 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 2 (date of employment 4/6/2022) There was no documentation of having submitted the search of the central registry within 7 days of employment as required.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-B

      “Based on documentation documentation review and staff interview, the center did not ensure medication shall be given to a child only with written authorization from the parent. Evidence: 1) During the inspection, the medication administration log for Child A was reviewed. The inspector observed that a prescription medication was administered to Child A on 9/9/2022 without written parental permission. The center had obtained written permission from the child's physician, but the written parental permission for the facility to administer had not been obtained. 2) During interview, a member of management confirmed the written parental permission was not on file and the medication was administered.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-M

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that one staff member shall not supervise more than one room or area during rest time. Evidence: 1. Staff 1 was observed supervising 15 preschool children during nap from the doorway between two classrooms. a. Staff 1 was not able to fully see all of the children in both classrooms from the door way area and: b. One classroom would have been left unattended if this staff had to attend to a child in one of the classrooms during rest time.”
  6. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 5, 2021VisitNo 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 School Childcare

Is Little School Childcare licensed?

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

When was Little School Childcare last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little School Childcare had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 11 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 School Childcare care for?

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

Does Little School Childcare accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Little School Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little School Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 541-3000 to ask.

What is Little School Childcare's phone number?

(804) 541-3000.

Where is Little School Childcare?

3608 Oaklawn Boulevard, Hopewell, VA 23860. The nearest other daycare we list is Woodlawn Baptist Church, 0.1 miles away.

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