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Roanoke, VA 24019 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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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.
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Preschoolers ages 3–5, fully toilet trained; School-age children ages 5 and up |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and summer camp |
| Approach | STEM / STEAM |
| Curriculum | STREAMin3 |
| Staff | Annual child care training; certified in CPR, First Aid, and medication administration |
| Daily life | USDA food program (CACFP); Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (school pick-up from local schools: Burlington, Glen Cove, Mountain View, Monterey, Northside Middle, Preston Park, Roundhill) |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| More | Founded 1995 |
| Licensed capacity | 120 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
North Star Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
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
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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8VAC20-780-340-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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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).”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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).”
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Roanoke, VA 24019 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Roanoke, VA 24019 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Roanoke, VA 24019 · school-age only · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Roanoke, VA 24019 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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521 Ridgecrest Drive, Roanoke, VA
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 August 5, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
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.
120, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 366-3629 to ask.
(540) 366-3629.
5407 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24019.