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North Star Child Care

5407 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 240193.4· 34 reviews
licensed capacity
120
open each week
5 days

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About North Star Child Care

North Star Child Care is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 120 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, preschool and summer camp. It says it provides meals.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Before- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: Preschoolers ages 3–5, fully toilet trained; School-age children ages 5 and up
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
120 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Monday–Friday 6:30 AM–6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Preschoolers ages 3–5, fully toilet trained; School-age children ages 5 and up
ProgramsAfter-school care, preschool and summer camp
ApproachSTEM / STEAM
CurriculumSTREAMin3
StaffAnnual child care training; certified in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration
Daily lifeUSDA food program (CACFP); Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (school pick-up from local schools: Burlington, Glen Cove, Mountain View, Monterey, Northside Middle, Preston Park, Roundhill)
Parent updatesParent app (Brightwheel)
MoreFounded 1995
Licensed capacity120 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

North Star Child Care has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for North Star Child Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
120 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#915516
See the state's record

Summary

13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 3 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • 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. Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 6/3/2026, Child 1 (5 years old) was separated from the group, on the playground alone. Staff did not have sight and sound supervision of Child 1 for approximately 23 minutes.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center's procedure for classroom supervision and transitions states that children should be under continuous supervision during all classroom activities and transitions, including bathroom and toileting routines, where staff must maintain sight and sound supervision of all children to prevent children from being separated from the group. On 6/3/2026, Child 1 (5 years old) was not accounted for and separated from the group, alone on the playground, for approximately 23 minutes.”
  2. Aug 5, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F Complaint related: Yes

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. On 6/3/2026, Child 1 (5 years old) was separated from the group, on the playground alone. Staff did not have sight and sound supervision of Child 1 for approximately 23 minutes.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-40-E Complaint related: Yes

      “Centers shall be in compliance with the center's own policies and procedures required by these standards. The center's procedure for classroom supervision and transitions states that children should be under continuous supervision during all classroom activities and transitions, including bathroom and toileting routines, where staff must maintain sight and sound supervision of all children to prevent children from being separated from the group. On 6/3/2026, Child 1 (5 years old) was not accounted for and separated from the group, alone on the playground, for approximately 23 minutes.”
  3. Mar 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician. The immunization record was not signed by a physician for Child 4 who was provided care in August 2024. Child 4 has been enrolled for 2 years 11 months.”
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  1. Aug 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician. The immunization record was not signed by a physician for Child 4 who was provided care in August 2024. Child 4 has been enrolled for 2 years 11 months.”
  2. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on observation and document review, the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The authorization form to administer Medication 3 was effective from 08/18/2021-08/18/2022. The medication was on-site during the 09/13/2022 inspection.”
  9. Sep 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-P

      “Based on observation and document review, the center failed to ensure that when an authorization for medication for medication expires, the parent shall be notified that the medication needs to be picked up within 14 days or the parent must renew the authorization. Medications that are not picked up by the parent within 14 days will be disposed of by the center. Evidence: The authorization form to administer Medication 3 was effective from 08/18/2021-08/18/2022. The medication was on-site during the 09/13/2022 inspection.”
  10. Mar 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2021; the findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 1 were dated 11/20/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that child day programs that serve preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Staff 3 confirmed that the child day center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. The program serves preschool-age children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained documented hire date of 10/11/2021; the employment eligibility letter was dated 10/13/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the documentation of monthly evacuation drills contains all of the required components as required by the standards. Evidence: The emergency evacuation drill for January 25, 2022 and February 3, 2022 did not contain the following information: identity of the person conducting the drill; method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions (for emergency evacuation drills only).”
  11. Mar 7, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review and discussion with the staff, the center failed to obtain the finding from a search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained a documented hire date of 10/11/2021; the findings from a search of the central registry for Staff 1 were dated 11/20/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that child day programs that serve preschool-age children shall be equipped with at least one carbon monoxide detector. Evidence: Staff 3 confirmed that the child day center did not have a carbon monoxide detector. The program serves preschool-age children.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that no person shall be hired for compensated employment prior to the facility obtaining an employment eligibility letter upon the completion of a fingerprint background check as required by the Code of Virginia. Evidence: The record for Staff 1 contained documented hire date of 10/11/2021; the employment eligibility letter was dated 10/13/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the documentation of monthly evacuation drills contains all of the required components as required by the standards. Evidence: The emergency evacuation drill for January 25, 2022 and February 3, 2022 did not contain the following information: identity of the person conducting the drill; method used for notification of the drill; the number of staff participating; the number of children participating; any special conditions simulated; problems encountered, if any; and weather conditions (for emergency evacuation drills only).”

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 North Star Child Care

Is North Star Child Care licensed?

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

When was North Star Child Care last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.

Has North Star Child Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 4 of 13 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 North Star Child Care care for?

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

Does North Star Child Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are North Star Child Care's hours?

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

How much does North Star Child Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 366-3629 to ask.

What is North Star Child Care's phone number?

(540) 366-3629.

Where is North Star Child Care?

5407 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019.

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