Shining Stars Child Development Center
1609 Fincastle Turnpike, Tazewell, VA
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Live Laugh Learn Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tazewell, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 24 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 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 21 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 24 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Live Laugh Learn Child Development Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 11 visits · 21 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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8VAC20-780-140-A
“Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination for child #1 and child #2 and they had been enrolled for 5 months (#1) and 2 months (#2).”
22.1-289.011-F
“The most recent licensing inspection is required to be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-310-F
“Centers licensed for the care of infants and toddlers shall provide a separate playground area for these children that has at least 25 square feet of unpaved surface per infant/toddler on the outdoor area at any one time. This space may be counted as part of the 75 square feet required in subsection B of this section. The play area did not have 25 sq. feet of unpaved surface per infant/toddler”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Spray bottles of cleaning materials were in the infant changing area and the diapering area in the hallway were not locked on upper shelves.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a loose nail sticking out of the baseboard in the infant room. The return vent in the infant area was dirty and had two loose screws.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There was a prepared bottle not labeled.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Spray bottles of cleaning materials were in the infant changing area and the diapering area in the hallway were not locked on upper shelves.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. There was a loose nail sticking out of the baseboard in the infant room. The return vent in the infant area was dirty and had two loose screws.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. There was a prepared bottle not labeled.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Centers are required to post the most recent violation notice inspection summary as required by the Superintendent. The most recent inspection summary from 10/16/2024 was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The posts at the end of the ramp that leads to the playground in which children have access has 4 nails that are protruding from the wood and one piece of wood is missing. The return air vent near the infant and toddler room where they have access was dirty.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Center staff are required at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening testing to submit follow up screening or test results. Staff #4's last TB test was dated 4/1/2023, therefore it was past due 7 days.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Applicant/agent is required to complete a repeat national criminal check every 5 years. Applicant agent #1 had not completed a repeat criminal check every 5 years.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #6, who had been employed for 3 weeks, did not have a central registry search requested.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center must request a fingerprint/criminal history check and a search of the central registry every five years. Employee #2 had been employed for more than 5 years and had not completed a repeat central registry check and national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers supply snacks or meals, the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA are required to be followed. Children were eating snacks that did not meet the USDA nutritional requirements. Snacks are required to have two elements and some children had one element and were drinking water.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of disinfectant wipes were unlocked in a room the hallway where children have access.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Centers are required to post the most recent violation notice inspection summary as required by the Superintendent. The most recent inspection summary from 10/16/2024 was not posted.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The posts at the end of the ramp that leads to the playground in which children have access has 4 nails that are protruding from the wood and one piece of wood is missing. The return air vent near the infant and toddler room where they have access was dirty.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Center staff are required at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening testing to submit follow up screening or test results. Staff #4's last TB test was dated 4/1/2023, therefore it was past due 7 days.”
22.1-289.036-A
“Applicant/agent is required to complete a repeat national criminal check every 5 years. Applicant agent #1 had not completed a repeat criminal check every 5 years.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #6, who had been employed for 3 weeks, did not have a central registry search requested.”
22.1-289.035-A
“The center must request a fingerprint/criminal history check and a search of the central registry every five years. Employee #2 had been employed for more than 5 years and had not completed a repeat central registry check and national criminal background check.”
8VAC20-780-560-F
“When centers supply snacks or meals, the most recent age-appropriate nutritional requirements of USDA are required to be followed. Children were eating snacks that did not meet the USDA nutritional requirements. Snacks are required to have two elements and some children had one element and were drinking water.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using safe locking method that prevents access by children. A container of disinfectant wipes were unlocked in a room the hallway where children have access.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center is required to maintain the areas inside and outside in a safe condition. There 3-5 protruding nails on the wooden ramp that children use to enter and exit the building.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning supplies shall be kept locked. There was a bottle of bleach under the kitchen sink, the supply closet was unlocked with cleaning supplies stored an upper shelf such as a bottle of Fabuloso , and the changing table room area had a disinfectant stored on an upper shelf unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“The center is required to maintain the areas inside and outside in a safe condition. There 3-5 protruding nails on the wooden ramp that children use to enter and exit the building.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning supplies shall be kept locked. There was a bottle of bleach under the kitchen sink, the supply closet was unlocked with cleaning supplies stored an upper shelf such as a bottle of Fabuloso , and the changing table room area had a disinfectant stored on an upper shelf unlocked.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, all staff did not have first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: Staff #4's first aid and CPR certification expired 4/2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, staff did not have the required two year repeat TB screening. Evidence: Staff #5's last TB screening was 4/14/2022. Tb screenings are due every two years.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, a staff member did not have the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 4/10/23) stated on the sworn statement that they had lived out of state in the last five years and the out of state central registry check had not been completed. It is required to be requested by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. There was no out of state criminal history name check prior to the 1st day of employment. 3. There was no out of state Sex Offender registry completed prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to keep equipment of the center maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a plastic inch worm ride toy that was cracked creating a pinch point. 2. The gate to the playground was loose and difficult to open and close. This gate faces the road.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, all staff did not have first aid and CPR certification. Evidence: Staff #4's first aid and CPR certification expired 4/2024.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, staff did not have the required two year repeat TB screening. Evidence: Staff #5's last TB screening was 4/14/2022. Tb screenings are due every two years.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review, a staff member did not have the required out of state background checks. Evidence: 1. Staff #2 (DOH 4/10/23) stated on the sworn statement that they had lived out of state in the last five years and the out of state central registry check had not been completed. It is required to be requested by the end of the 30th day of employment. 2. There was no out of state criminal history name check prior to the 1st day of employment. 3. There was no out of state Sex Offender registry completed prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to keep equipment of the center maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a plastic inch worm ride toy that was cracked creating a pinch point. 2. The gate to the playground was loose and difficult to open and close. This gate faces the road.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, an area of the center outside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The fence on the playground was loose at the bottom causing an tripping and entangling hazard.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, an area of the center outside was not maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. The fence on the playground was loose at the bottom causing an tripping and entangling hazard.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was dated 12/17/2021.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center had a piece of equipment that was not safe. Evidence: There was a t.v. mounted in the infant room; the cord, approximately 3 feet long, was not secured to wall”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review and interview, the center did not have an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: 1. The last fire inspection was dated 12/17/2021.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center had a piece of equipment that was not safe. Evidence: There was a t.v. mounted in the infant room; the cord, approximately 3 feet long, was not secured to wall”
8VAC20-780-370-1 Complaint related: No
“Based on interview, staff failed to place an infant on his back when placed in his crib. Evidence: Staff #1 stated that they placed the infant on his stomach in the crib.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, staff failed to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02 before the hire date. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 was hired 01/12/2022 and the fingerprints were completed 06/21/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-B
“The center failed to meet the requirement of only using a portable heater during an emergency. Evidence: 1. The main classroom area had a portable electric heater plugged in. 2. Staff #1 stated the heater was used in the mornings.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center failed to have a one working batter-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. The battery operated radio did have have working batteries available.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired 07/10/2022 and the sworn statement was signed 07/29/2022.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“The center failed to have where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing that complied with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. There was a slide on the play area that was 19 inches high that had a fall zone of 3-4 feet in the front and the sides. The fall zone is 6 feet on the sides. For the front of the slide, the fall zone requirement is 19 inches plus four feet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas outside the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a a missing piece of decking and rotting piece of wood on the bottom step on the right corner of the steps leading to the main entrance.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, staff failed to submit to fingerprinting and provide personal descriptive information described in subdivision B 2 of ? 19.2-392.02 before the hire date. Evidence: 1. Staff #5 was hired 01/12/2022 and the fingerprints were completed 06/21/2022.”
8VAC20-780-270-B
“The center failed to meet the requirement of only using a portable heater during an emergency. Evidence: 1. The main classroom area had a portable electric heater plugged in. 2. Staff #1 stated the heater was used in the mornings.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The center failed to have a one working batter-operated radio in each building used by children. Evidence: 1. The battery operated radio did have have working batteries available.”
8VAC20-770-60-B
“Based on record review, an employee or volunteer of a licensed or registered child day program or of a family day home approved by a family day system must not be employed or provide volunteer service until the agency or home has the person's completed sworn statement or affirmation. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired 07/10/2022 and the sworn statement was signed 07/29/2022.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“The center failed to have where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing that complied with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. Falls zones shall not include barriers for resilient surfacing. Evidence: 1. There was a slide on the play area that was 19 inches high that had a fall zone of 3-4 feet in the front and the sides. The fall zone is 6 feet on the sides. For the front of the slide, the fall zone requirement is 19 inches plus four feet.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas outside the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There was a a missing piece of decking and rotting piece of wood on the bottom step on the right corner of the steps leading to the main entrance.”
8VAC20-780-330-F
“Based on observation, the center did not provide a shady area on the playground in the month of June. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed the playground and it did not have a shady area.”
22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation, a piece of equipment was not being used in a safe manner. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed in the infant room a t.v. on a bookshelf within reach of children and was a tipping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have up to date immunizations on file. Evidence: 1. Child #4 is an infant is 1.5 yrs. old and has one record of immunizations which has not been updated.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center did not have resilient surfacing where required. Evidence: 1. There is a school bus shaped piece of climbing equipment on the playground which does not have resilient surfacing under or around it.”
8VAC20-780-330-F
“Based on observation, the center did not provide a shady area on the playground in the month of June. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed the playground and it did not have a shady area.”
22VAC40-185-270-A
“Based on observation, a piece of equipment was not being used in a safe manner. Evidence: 1. The inspector observed in the infant room a t.v. on a bookshelf within reach of children and was a tipping hazard.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on record review, the center did not have up to date immunizations on file. Evidence: 1. Child #4 is an infant is 1.5 yrs. old and has one record of immunizations which has not been updated.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center did not have resilient surfacing where required. Evidence: 1. There is a school bus shaped piece of climbing equipment on the playground which does not have resilient surfacing under or around it.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain CPR training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation of CPR training. Staff #1's date of employment was 08/25/2020.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-2
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain first aid training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation that staff had completed first aid training. Staff #1's date of employment was 08/25/2020.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-1
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain CPR training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation of CPR training. Staff #1's date of employment was 08/25/2020.”
22VAC40-665-580-E-2
“Based on record reviews, the center failed to have staff obtain first aid training within 90 days of employment. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed two staff records. One of two records reviewed (staff record #1) did not contain documentation that staff had completed first aid training. Staff #1's date of employment was 08/25/2020.”
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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 April 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 11 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.
24, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 988-0900 to ask.
(276) 988-0900.
144 Martingale Drive, Tazewell, VA 24651.