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Pipers Gap Childcare

64 Bee Line Dr., Galax, VA 24333
licensed capacity
65
open each week
5 days

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About Pipers Gap Childcare

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.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
65 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity65 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Pipers Gap Childcare

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
65 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#ID51777
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Summary

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

  • Health, medication and illness 9
  • Background checks 4
  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Safe sleep 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Sep 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
  2. Mar 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
  3. Sep 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      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.”
  4. Jul 30, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  5. Jul 30, 2025Inspection10 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safe sleep

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
  6. May 1, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  7. May 1, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Safety and hazards

      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.”
    • Records and paperwork

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Food and nutrition

      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.”
    • Background checks

      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.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      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.”
  8. Feb 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The required nonmedical emergency supplies were missing. The center did not have a battery operated radio and flashlight.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      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.”

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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Questions about Pipers Gap Childcare

Is Pipers Gap Childcare licensed?

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

When was Pipers Gap Childcare last inspected?

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.

Has Pipers Gap Childcare had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Pipers Gap Childcare care for?

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

Does Pipers Gap Childcare accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Pipers Gap Childcare's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Pipers Gap Childcare cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 233-3367 to ask.

What is Pipers Gap Childcare's phone number?

(276) 233-3367.

Where is Pipers Gap Childcare?

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.

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