Liddle Tykes Child Development Center
59 Melrose Lane, Galax, VA
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Pipers Gap Childcare is a licensed child care center in Galax, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 65 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 65 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Pipers Gap Childcare has not listed its tuition.
State record
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 8 visits · 25 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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8VAC20-780-510-I
“The center may administer prescription medication that would normally be administered by a parent or guardian to a child provided the center administers only those drugs that were dispensed from a pharmacy and maintained in the original, labeled container. The medication for Child #1 was not maintained in the original, labeled container.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Infant bottles shall be refrigerated, dated, and labeled with the child's name. Infant bottles in the infant room were not dated.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Repeat Violation The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. The center has not requested a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry from a state that Staff #3 resided in the past five years.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4 and #5 did not have documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”
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. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry from a state that Staff #4 resided in the past five years.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, #3 and #7did not have completed sworn statements in their file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #4 and #5 did not have a physical examination completed by a physician in their file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #3 did not have the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening in their file.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hand sanitizer with 91% alcohol was found unlocked in the one year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-440-J
“There shall be at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs except where they touch the wall. An occupied crib did not have twelve inches on either side. A crib was directly against the occupied crib on both sides.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“REPEAT VIOLATION Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Three over the counter medications were found in an unlocked closet in the school-age room.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“In cribs, pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. A pillow was found inside a crib with an infant under two years of age.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. Child #4 and #5 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #4 and #5 did not have documentation of immunizations required by the State Board of Health.”
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. The center did not request a search of the child abuse and neglect registry or the sex offender registry from a state that Staff #4 resided in the past five years.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“REPEAT VIOLATION The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #2, #3 and #7did not have completed sworn statements in their file.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Child #4 and #5 did not have a physical examination completed by a physician in their file.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“At least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, staff members shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #3 did not have the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening in their file.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Hand sanitizer with 91% alcohol was found unlocked in the one year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-440-J
“There shall be at least twelve inches of space between the sides and ends of occupied cribs except where they touch the wall. An occupied crib did not have twelve inches on either side. A crib was directly against the occupied crib on both sides.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“REPEAT VIOLATION Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Three over the counter medications were found in an unlocked closet in the school-age room.”
8VAC20-780-440-L
“In cribs, pillows and filled comforters shall not be used by children under two years of age. A pillow was found inside a crib with an infant under two years of age.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all the required information. Child #4 and #5 did not have documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Over the counter medications were on a bench outside the 2/3 year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not practice evacuation drills for the months of March or April, 2025.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency; of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment; to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Staff # 1-6, who have been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have a person to notify in an emergency. Staff #1, 6, 7, who has been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff # 6, 7, who has been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have information showing that the individual possesses the education, certification or experience required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-430-F
“The climbing portions of indoor slides over 18 inches shall not be over bare flooring. The slide in the 2/3 year old room measured 30 inches, with no carpet at the exit of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The infant room and the 1/2 year old room had diapering surfaces that are absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“The center is required to date and label bottles containing infant formula. The bottles in the infant room were not labeled or dated.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statements for staff #1-5, who is currently working, has not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment. The screening for staff #2 was completed seven months before hire; for staff #3 nine months before hire; for staff #4 four months before hire; for staff #5 four months before hire.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a
“Program leaders shall have six months of programmatic experience and within six months of being promoted a minimum of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for three months, did not have six months of experience and 24 hours of training.”
8VAC20-780-510-L
“Medications shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Over the counter medications were on a bench outside the 2/3 year old classroom.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not practice evacuation drills for the months of March or April, 2025.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of a person to be notified in an emergency; of at least two references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment; to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification and experience required by the job position. Staff # 1-6, who have been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have a person to notify in an emergency. Staff #1, 6, 7, who has been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have any completed reference verifications on file. Staff # 6, 7, who has been actively working at the center for the past three months, did not have information showing that the individual possesses the education, certification or experience required by the job position.”
8VAC20-780-430-F
“The climbing portions of indoor slides over 18 inches shall not be over bare flooring. The slide in the 2/3 year old room measured 30 inches, with no carpet at the exit of the slide.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“The diapering area shall have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering or changing. The infant room and the 1/2 year old room had diapering surfaces that are absorbent.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“The center is required to date and label bottles containing infant formula. The bottles in the infant room were not labeled or dated.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. The sworn statements for staff #1-5, who is currently working, has not been completed.”
8VAC20-780-160-B
“Each staff member shall submit documentation of a tuberculosis screening that has been completed within the last 30 calendar days of employment. The screening for staff #2 was completed seven months before hire; for staff #3 nine months before hire; for staff #4 four months before hire; for staff #5 four months before hire.”
8VAC20-780-210-A-4-a
“Program leaders shall have six months of programmatic experience and within six months of being promoted a minimum of 24 hours of training related to the care of children. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for three months, did not have six months of experience and 24 hours of training.”
8VAC20-780-540-E
“The required nonmedical emergency supplies were missing. The center did not have a battery operated radio and flashlight.”
8VAC20-780-540-C
“The first aid kit was missing some of the required items. The scissors and tri-angular bandages were missing from the first aid kit.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. The baseboard is missing in the two year old classroom. Exposing peeled paint and sheetrock.”
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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 September 1, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 8 of 8 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.
65, 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 (276) 233-3367 to ask.
(276) 233-3367.
64 Bee Line Dr., Galax, VA 24333. The nearest other daycare we list is Rooftop of Virginia CAP - Galax Early Head Start Center, 0.1 miles away.