Small Steps Infant Academy
1224 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA
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One Step Further Child Care is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 78 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 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 | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 12 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 2009 |
| Licensed capacity | 78 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
One Step Further Child Care has not listed its tuition.
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 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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22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 2 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from the same state.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 weeks, was missing one completed reference verifications on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 2 weeks, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check from one state and no documentation of requesting a criminal history check from the same state.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for the past 2 weeks, was missing one completed reference verifications on file.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. 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.Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1, hired on 1/2/2024 had no record of a Central Registry on file during inspection on 6/3/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1.Child #1 had no address for their emergency contacts on record.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all climbable playground equipment had the required resilient surfacing. 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.Observed non-measurable amount of resilient surfacing under the required fall zone. The required amount is 6 inches of resilient surfacing.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review, the center failed to obtain a copy of the results of a search of the central registry for any founded complaints of child abuse or neglect within 30 days of employment. Evidence: Staff 1, hired on 1/2/2024 had no record of a Central Registry on file during inspection on 6/3/2024.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. Evidence: 1.Child #1 had no address for their emergency contacts on record.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review the center failed to provide an Out of State Sex Offender Registry on individuals who have resided out of state within the past five years. Evidence: Staff #1 who was hired on 10/13/2022 had no Out of State Sex Offender Registry on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review the center failed to provide an Out of State Sex Offender Registry on individuals who have resided out of state within the past five years. Evidence: Staff #1 who was hired on 10/13/2022 had no Out of State Sex Offender Registry on file.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain written agreements between the parent and the center. Evidence; Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include documentation of the written agreements between parent and center.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence; Licensing Inspector observed the following hazards: Classroom #1: 1. In infant room, electrical cords were hanging from sockets all in the reach of children. Classroom #2: 1. Inspector observed electrical cords having from sockets within reach of children. 2. Tiles in the ceiling observed with mold creating a respiratory hazard. Classroom #3: 1. Licensing Inspector observed electrical cords hanging from socket and a power strip accessible to the children while they were playing. Hanging electrical cords in Classrooms 1,2,and 3 are all in the reach of children and could cause multiple strangulation hazards.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain inside play equipment clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed a child in Class #3 playing with a broken wooden chair. The child had the broken leg off the chair engaging in play with it. This creates a bodily harm hazard for the child and others.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observations the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked location. Evidence: License Inspector observed in the infant room, a plastic bag in the window seal located beside an infant crib. Plastic bag was within reach of infant child creating a suffocation hazard.”
8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain outdoor playground area to protect children from hazards. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed unused playground equipment scattered on back of children’s playground that was not in use or properly installed. Improper installation pose possible bodily harm to children. Based on observation, the center failed to maintain outdoor playground area to protect children from hazards. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed unused playground equipment scattered on back of children’s playground that was not in use or properly installed. Improper installation pose possible bodily harm to children. Licensing Inspector also observed hazardous construction equipment & materials on the playground. Licensing Inspector also observed a plastic deflated inflatable toy hung on the back fence area causing a suffocation and entrapment hazard to the children in the care.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation the center failed to label children’s crib. Evidence: License Inspector observed 2 cribs that were not identified for use by a specific child. Infant children were in care during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on review of medication, the center failed to label prescribed medication with required information. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. Prescribed emergency Medications for Child #1 was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount and the time(s) to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication records the center failed to return medication that had an expired authorization. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. The medication authorization for Child #2 had expired. The Center Director advised the Licensing Inspector that Child #2 is no longer enrolled however the medication was still on site and had not been returned to the child’s parent.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to label diaper cream with child’s name. Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector found 3 tubes of diaper cream that were not labeled with child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to label infant bottle containing prepared infant formula with the child’s name and date. Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector observed an infant bottle containing prepared formula. Bottle was not labeled with the child’s name or date.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide Detectors in each building that serves preschool children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector asked Director if either building had a carbon monoxide detector and the director stated neither building had them.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain 2 designated people to call in emergency if parents cannot be reached. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Record for Child #3 did not include the names, addresses and phone numbers for at least 2 people who are not identified as parents/guardians. Record for Child #3 identifies the child’s parents/ guardians as the emergency contact.”
8VAC20-780-90-A
“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain written agreements between the parent and the center. Evidence; Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Records for Child #1 and Child #2 did not include documentation of the written agreements between parent and center.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain areas and equipment of the center in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence; Licensing Inspector observed the following hazards: Classroom #1: 1. In infant room, electrical cords were hanging from sockets all in the reach of children. Classroom #2: 1. Inspector observed electrical cords having from sockets within reach of children. 2. Tiles in the ceiling observed with mold creating a respiratory hazard. Classroom #3: 1. Licensing Inspector observed electrical cords hanging from socket and a power strip accessible to the children while they were playing. Hanging electrical cords in Classrooms 1,2,and 3 are all in the reach of children and could cause multiple strangulation hazards.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain inside play equipment clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed a child in Class #3 playing with a broken wooden chair. The child had the broken leg off the chair engaging in play with it. This creates a bodily harm hazard for the child and others.”
8VAC20-780-280-H
“Based on observations the center failed to keep hazardous substances in a locked location. Evidence: License Inspector observed in the infant room, a plastic bag in the window seal located beside an infant crib. Plastic bag was within reach of infant child creating a suffocation hazard.”
8VAC20-780-330-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to maintain outdoor playground area to protect children from hazards. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed unused playground equipment scattered on back of children’s playground that was not in use or properly installed. Improper installation pose possible bodily harm to children. Based on observation, the center failed to maintain outdoor playground area to protect children from hazards. Evidence: Licensing Inspector observed unused playground equipment scattered on back of children’s playground that was not in use or properly installed. Improper installation pose possible bodily harm to children. Licensing Inspector also observed hazardous construction equipment & materials on the playground. Licensing Inspector also observed a plastic deflated inflatable toy hung on the back fence area causing a suffocation and entrapment hazard to the children in the care.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Based on observation the center failed to label children’s crib. Evidence: License Inspector observed 2 cribs that were not identified for use by a specific child. Infant children were in care during the inspection.”
8VAC20-780-510-G
“Based on review of medication, the center failed to label prescribed medication with required information. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. Prescribed emergency Medications for Child #1 was not labeled with the child’s name, dosage amount and the time(s) to be given.”
8VAC20-780-510-P
“Based on review of medication records the center failed to return medication that had an expired authorization. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed medication records for 2 children. The medication authorization for Child #2 had expired. The Center Director advised the Licensing Inspector that Child #2 is no longer enrolled however the medication was still on site and had not been returned to the child’s parent.”
8VAC20-780-520-C
“Based on observation, the center failed to label diaper cream with child’s name. Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector found 3 tubes of diaper cream that were not labeled with child’s name.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Based on observation, the center failed to label infant bottle containing prepared infant formula with the child’s name and date. Evidence: In the infant room, Licensing Inspector observed an infant bottle containing prepared formula. Bottle was not labeled with the child’s name or date.”
22.1-289.058
“Based on observation the center failed to install carbon monoxide Detectors in each building that serves preschool children. Evidence: Licensing Inspector asked Director if either building had a carbon monoxide detector and the director stated neither building had them.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on review of children’s records, the center failed to obtain 2 designated people to call in emergency if parents cannot be reached. Evidence: Licensing Inspector reviewed 5 children’s records. Record for Child #3 did not include the names, addresses and phone numbers for at least 2 people who are not identified as parents/guardians. Record for Child #3 identifies the child’s parents/ guardians as the emergency contact.”
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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 June 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 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.
78, 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, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 400-6015 to ask.
(540) 400-6015.
1115 Barnett Road Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017. The nearest other daycare we list is Lakeside Baptist Church Ministries, 0.5 miles away.