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Cheriton, VA 23316 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
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Small Wonders Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Cape Charles, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 35 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 35 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Small Wonders Childcare Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 11 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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8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no evacuation drill practiced for the month of February 2026.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. Staff #3 updated screening was due 9 days ago, this has not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. There were no immunization updates in the record for child #5, these were overdue by over a year.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation drills. There was no documentation of the evacuation drill that was conducted the week of President's Day in February 2025.”
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 #1, who had been attending for 17 days, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Staff shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of training annually, appropriate to the age of children in care. Staff #'s 1-5 completed between 8-10 hours of the 16 required hours in 2023.”
8VAC20-770-60-C-2
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that a central registry check was completed on each staff member within 30 days of employment. Evidence: 1. There was no central registry search results in the record for staff #1(hired 2/7/23). 2. Staff reported they have had trouble getting this search completed.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not ensure the record for each child enrolled contained all of the required information: Evidence: 1. The records for child #1, #2, and #5 did not contain all of the required parental employment contact information.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“Based on record review it was determined the center did not obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Evidence: 1. The record for child #2, under 2 years of age, did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. The documentation available was dated 2/7/23. 2. The record for child #3, under 2 years of age, did not contain documentation of updated immunizations. The documentation available was dated 8/25/23.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The play wooden kitchen set in the 2-4 year old area rocked when pulled on, presenting a potential tipping hazard. 2. Staff confirmed the set was not anchored.”
22.1-289.035-A
“Baaed on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure each staff member resubmit the required background checks every 5 years after the date of the original. Evidence: 1. The records for staff #1, #2, and #3 did not contain documentation of repeat central registry checks. 2. Staff confirmed that these background checks were not current.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all hazardous substances were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: 1. There was sanitizing solution in the two younger toddler classrooms on an open upper shelf out of the reach of children. 2. Staff confirmed that the sanitizing solution was unlocked.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff submitted documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening.. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5 (hired 1/30/23) did not contain documentation of the required negative tuberculosis screening before hire. 2. Director confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff records contained the required documentation. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #5 (hired 1/30/23) did not contain documentation of the two required references being checked before hire. 2. Director confirmed that this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-245-A
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure that all staff completed the required annual minimum of 16 hours of training. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #3 and #6 did not contain documentation of the required annual minimum of 16 hours of training. 2. Director confirmed this documentation was not available during this inspection.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“Based on record review it was determined the center could not provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Evidence: 1. Director reported the inspection was completed in January 2023 but did not have the inspection report. 2. Director showed inspector the updated fire permit dated 1/2023.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation it was determined the center did not ensure that all areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: In the outdoor play area there was: - Peeling paint on the red activity center and yellow picnic table - Protruding screw head and metal bracket on the rec activity center”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review and interview it was determined the center did not ensure at least every two years from the date of the first initial screening or testing, or more frequently as if recommended by a licensed physician or the local health department, staff members obtained and submitted the results of follow-up tuberculosis screenings. Evidence: 1. The record for staff #2 did not contain updated TB screening results. The documentation in the record was dated 7/18/19. 2. The record for staff #4 did not contain updated TB screening results. The documentation in the record was dated 9/12/19. 3. Staff #5 confirmed the records did not contain documentation of updated TB screening results.”
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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 March 10, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 6 of 6 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.
35, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (757) 331-1300 to ask.
(757) 331-1300.
3557 Cherrystone Road, Cape Charles, VA 23310. The nearest other daycare we list is Grow Early Learning-Cheriton Center, 0.7 miles away.