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Small Steps Learning Academy III

2502 Melrose Avenue Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days
Call (540) 685-0528Directions

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About Small Steps Learning Academy III

Small Steps Learning Academy III 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, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot 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 Learning Academy III has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Small Steps Learning Academy III

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110078
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 27, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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. Jul 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-D-1

      “All staff who work directly with children shall have a current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) appropriate to the ages of children in care. The training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff 1 CPR certification was completed online and did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-530-A-1

      “Current certification in CPR from an organization such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, American Safety and Health Institute, or National Safety Council and the training shall include an in-person competency demonstration. Staff 1 CPR and First Aid certificate was completed online and did not include an in-person competency demonstration.”
  2. Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 15, 2025InspectionNo 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 Learning Academy III

Is Small Steps Learning Academy III licensed?

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

When was Small Steps Learning Academy III last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 27, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Small Steps Learning Academy III had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 5 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 Learning Academy III 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 Learning Academy III accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Small Steps Learning Academy III's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Small Steps Learning Academy III cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 685-0528 to ask.

What is Small Steps Learning Academy III's phone number?

(540) 685-0528.

Where is Small Steps Learning Academy III?

2502 Melrose Avenue Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017. The nearest other daycare we list is Shining Stars Montessori, 0.3 miles away.

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