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Small Steps Infant Academy

1224 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24017
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
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About Small Steps Infant Academy

Small Steps Infant Academy is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 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 capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Small Steps Infant Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Steps Infant Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1108682
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 12 visits · 5 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Background checks 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. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The annual fire inspection was overdue by 4 months.”
  4. Nov 21, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide an annual fire inspection. The annual fire inspection was overdue by 4 months.”
  5. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 1 did not have orientation training within seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities during the inspection on 9/12/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician. The tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was dated 4months prior to employment and was not signed by a physician during the inspection on 9/12/2024.”
  8. Sep 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Staff shall complete orientation training prior to the staff member working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Staff 1 did not have orientation training within seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities during the inspection on 9/12/2024.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening and the documentation shall have been completed within the last 30 calendar days of the date of employment and be signed by a physician. The tuberculosis screening for Staff 1 was dated 4months prior to employment and was not signed by a physician during the inspection on 9/12/2024.”
  9. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the 12-16 month classroom was separated at the seam in the middle on the front side and the padding was exposed.”
  10. Mar 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: The changing pad in the 12-16 month classroom was separated at the seam in the middle on the front side and the padding was exposed.”
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the finding from the search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 had a documented hire date of 9/27/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. 2. Staff #3 had a documented hire date of 8/22/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record.”
  2. Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-C-2

      “Based on record review, the center failed to obtain the finding from the search of the central registry within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 had a documented hire date of 9/27/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record. 2. Staff #3 had a documented hire date of 8/22/2023. A return search of the central registry was not in the record.”
  3. Jul 26, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 22, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #2 sworn statement was dated 9/1/2017 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required 5 year repeat check.”
  8. Sep 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: Staff #2 sworn statement was dated 9/1/2017 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required 5 year repeat check.”
  9. Mar 3, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Small Steps Infant Academy

Is Small Steps Infant Academy licensed?

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

When was Small Steps Infant Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps Infant Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 8 of 12 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 Small Steps Infant Academy care for?

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

Does Small Steps Infant Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Steps Infant Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Steps Infant Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 562-8882 to ask.

What is Small Steps Infant Academy's phone number?

(540) 562-8882.

Where is Small Steps Infant Academy?

1224 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA 24017. The nearest other daycare we list is Angelles Place Childcare Center, 0.5 miles away.

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