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1000 & 1016 Franklin Avenue, Altavista, VA
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Pittsylvania County Community Action- Elpis is a licensed child care center in Lynch Station, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 38 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 38 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Pittsylvania County Community Action- Elpis has not listed its tuition.
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 7 visits · 1 rule 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
“Based on observations, the center failed to ensure that children under 10 years of age always shall be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Evidence: At approximately 11:54 am on 05/02/202, the inspector observed Child 2, 5 years old, exit the classroom from the second door on the left and enter Restroom B out of actual sight and sound supervision of program staff. Restroom B is approximately 25 feet and around a corner from the classroom door. Approximately, one minute later, Staff 3 exited the classroom and entered the hall in front of Restroom B.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that for each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. Evidence: As of approximately 9:15 am on 03/30/2023, the daily attendance for the group of children in Class 16 had not been taken. Staff 1 stated that they usually take attendance after the bus arrives with the majority of the children. There was a total of 6 children in care. The daily attendance record did not document the arrival of each child as it occurred.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review and discussion, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each child enrolled contained all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 3 did not contain a written care plan, to include instructions from a physician, regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction. The record for Child 3 contained documentation of a diagnosed food allergy.”
8VAC20-780-40-M
“Based on observations and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain, in a way that is accessible to all staff who work with children, a current written list of all children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions documented in the allergy plan required in 8VAC20-780-60-A-8. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that there was not a current written list of children’s allergies, sensitivities and dietary restrictions.”
8VAC20-780-40-K
“Based on discussion with staff, the center failed to develop written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma. Evidence: Staff 2 stated that the center did not have written procedure for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma.”
8VAC20-780-550-B
“Based on the review of policy/procedures and discussion with the staff, the center failed to ensure that the emergency preparedness plan shall contain procedural components for a lockdown. Evidence: The emergency preparedness plan reviewed during the 02/01/2022 inspection did not include a component for lockdown.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs for each group of children. Evidence: The written record of daily attendance for each group of children did not document the departure of each child as it occurred.”
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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 May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 7 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.
38, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 432-8911 to ask.
(434) 432-8911.
823 Dearing Ford Road, Lynch Station, VA 24571.