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Winchester, VA 22601 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Smart Start Learning Academy
- licensed capacity
- 27
- open each week
- 5 days
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About Smart Start Learning Academy
Smart Start Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Winchester, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 27 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes its programs: infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 rules across 8 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 27 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Daily life | Extended care: Services at unconventional hours to keep up with changing workforce hours |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 27 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Smart Start Learning Academy has not listed its tuition.
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State record
Inspection reports for Smart Start Learning Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- License (Two Year)
- Capacity
- 27 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #1108759
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 11 of 12 visits · 18 rules in all
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 28, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substance shall be kept in a locked place. The sanitizing spray in the bathroom was in an unlocked upper cabinet. The sanitizing spray in the infant room was in an unlocked upper cabinet. The sanitizing spray in the waddler room was in an unlocked container on a shelf. The sanitizing spray in the preschool room was in an unlocked container on a shelf.”
- Jun 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval to obtain certification in cpr and first aid. Staff #3 has been working for four months at the center and does not have cpr and first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“All staff who work directly with children shall have within 90 days of the date of employment or 90 days from subsidy vendor approval to obtain certification in cpr and first aid. Staff #3 has been working for four months at the center and does not have cpr and first aid certification.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have current certification in both CPR and first aid. Staff #3 was alone with a group of five, two-year-old children, and was not certified in CPR or first aid.”
Apr 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 2 years of age is 1 staff for each 8 children. There were 12 children, ages 2 through 4, with one staff member, from approximately 11:423 a.m. through 12:06 p.m.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premised. The findings of the most recent inspection, 10.22.2024, were not posted.”
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. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect search from one state.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Repeat Violation The staff-to-children ratio for children ages birth through 16 months is 1 staff member for every 4 children. There were 7 infants, ages 6 months through 1 year, in the care of 1 staff member from 11:43 am until 12:06 p.m.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. One bottle was refrigerated without the child's name and date.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 2 years of age is 1 staff for each 8 children. There were 12 children, ages 2 through 4, with one staff member, from approximately 11:423 a.m. through 12:06 p.m.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Four cribs in the infant room were not labeled in a manner to reflect use by a specific child.”
Apr 29, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 2 years of age is 1 staff for each 8 children. There were 12 children, ages 2 through 4, with one staff member, from approximately 11:423 a.m. through 12:06 p.m.”
22.1-289.011-F
“The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premised. The findings of the most recent inspection, 10.22.2024, were not posted.”
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. Staff #3, employed for one month, did not have documentation of requesting a child abuse and neglect search from one state.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“Repeat Violation The staff-to-children ratio for children ages birth through 16 months is 1 staff member for every 4 children. There were 7 infants, ages 6 months through 1 year, in the care of 1 staff member from 11:43 am until 12:06 p.m.”
8VAC20-780-570-E
“Prepared infant formula shall be refrigerated, dated and labeled with the child's name. One bottle was refrigerated without the child's name and date.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-3
“The staff-to-children ratio for children 2 years of age is 1 staff for each 8 children. There were 12 children, ages 2 through 4, with one staff member, from approximately 11:423 a.m. through 12:06 p.m.”
8VAC20-780-440-B
“Cribs shall be identified for use by a specific child. Four cribs in the infant room were not labeled in a manner to reflect use by a specific child.”
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Heath before the child can attend. Child #2 had been in care for two months and did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“The center is required to follow staff -to -children ratios whenever children are in care. The ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is 1 staff member for every 4 children. Five children, ages 3 months to 15 months, were observed with one supervising staff member.”
Oct 22, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center is required to obtain documentation that each child has received immunizations required by the State Board of Heath before the child can attend. Child #2 had been in care for two months and did not have documentation of immunizations.”
8VAC20-780-350-B-1
“The center is required to follow staff -to -children ratios whenever children are in care. The ratio for children ages birth to 16 months is 1 staff member for every 4 children. Five children, ages 3 months to 15 months, were observed with one supervising staff member.”
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the facility failed to maintain a door in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Observation revealed the bottom of the door, in the downstairs school age classroom, was peeling and splintered. 2. Administration confirmed the door was peeling.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on documentation review, the center failed to implement a practice evacuation drill for the month of May. Evidence: 1. Evacuation drills were reviewed. 2. There was no documentation of practicing a monthly drill for May. 3. The director confirmed an evacuation drill had not been practiced for the month of May.”
Jun 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation the facility failed to maintain a door in a safe condition. Evidence: 1. Observation revealed the bottom of the door, in the downstairs school age classroom, was peeling and splintered. 2. Administration confirmed the door was peeling.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“Based on documentation review, the center failed to implement a practice evacuation drill for the month of May. Evidence: 1. Evacuation drills were reviewed. 2. There was no documentation of practicing a monthly drill for May. 3. The director confirmed an evacuation drill had not been practiced for the month of May.”
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Dec 13, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-780-530-A-1
“Based on record review, the center failed to have two staff members with current certification in CPR. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current CPR certification. 3. Staff #1's CPR certificate was not from an organization accepted by licensing standards. 4. Staff #4's CPR certificate had expired 11/13/2023. 5. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current CPR.”
8VAC20-780-530-A-2
“Based on record review the center failed to have two staff with current first aid certification. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current first aid. 3. Staff #4's first aid certification expired 11/13/2023. 4. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current first aid certification.”
Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review the center failed to have two staff with current first aid certification. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current first aid. 3. Staff #4's first aid certification expired 11/13/2023. 4. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current first aid certification.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review, the center failed to have two staff members with current certification in CPR. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of current CPR certification. 3. Staff #1's CPR certificate was not from an organization accepted by licensing standards. 4. Staff #4's CPR certificate had expired 11/13/2023. 5. Administration confirmed Staff #1 and Staff #4 did not have current CPR.”
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on record review the center failed to have a qualified lead teacher in one grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher. 3. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain certification in CPR within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining certification is CPR within 90 days of hire. 3. Staff #2's date of hire was documented as 01/06/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained certification in CPR within 90 days of hire.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the center failed to have two staff members complete the required 3 hour annual update. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining the annual 3-hour update. 3. The director confirmed Staff #3 and Staff #4 had not completed the annual 3 hour update.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain certification in first aid within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining certification in first aid within 90 days of hire. 3. Staff #2's documented date of hire was 01/06/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained certification in first aid within 90 days of hire.”
Jun 7, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-340-D
“Based on record review the center failed to have a qualified lead teacher in one grouping of children. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher. 3. The director confirmed Staff #1 did not have documentation of qualifying as a lead teacher.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-1
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain certification in CPR within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining certification is CPR within 90 days of hire. 3. Staff #2's date of hire was documented as 01/06/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained certification in CPR within 90 days of hire.”
8VAC20-790-600-F
“Based on record review the center failed to have two staff members complete the required 3 hour annual update. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #3 and Staff #4 did not have documentation of obtaining the annual 3-hour update. 3. The director confirmed Staff #3 and Staff #4 had not completed the annual 3 hour update.”
8VAC20-790-600-D-2
“Based on record review the center failed to have one staff member obtain certification in first aid within 90 days of hire. Evidence: 1. Four staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining certification in first aid within 90 days of hire. 3. Staff #2's documented date of hire was 01/06/2023. 4. The director confirmed Staff #2 had not obtained certification in first aid within 90 days of hire.”
Aug 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F-4
“Evidence: Based on observation, one child was served a food that is considered to be a potential choking hazard. 1. One 2-year child was observed eating lunch that was brought from home. 2. The lunch consisted of a whole hotdog. 3. Staff did not cut the hotdog into bite size pieces. 4. Staff confirmed she did not cut the hotdog into bite size pieces.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the facility failed to have six children wash hands after lunch. Evidence: 1. Six children were observed eating lunch. 2. Six children were observed not washing their hands after eating lunch. 3. The teacher confirmed children did not wash hands after eating lunch.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the facility failed ensure hazard substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Once can of Febreeze and one bottle of sanitizing spray was observed on a shelf behind the toilet used by the children. 2.The director confirmed the hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the facility failed to have two staff complete an updated tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining an updated tuberculosis screening within 2 years of the prior one. 3. Staff #1 last documented TB screening was dated 06/18/2020. Staff #2 last documented TB screening was dated 03/25/2022. 4. Staff confirmed updated TB screenings had not been obtained.”
Aug 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
8VAC20-780-560-F-4
“Evidence: Based on observation, one child was served a food that is considered to be a potential choking hazard. 1. One 2-year child was observed eating lunch that was brought from home. 2. The lunch consisted of a whole hotdog. 3. Staff did not cut the hotdog into bite size pieces. 4. Staff confirmed she did not cut the hotdog into bite size pieces.”
8VAC20-780-500-A
“Based on observation, the facility failed to have six children wash hands after lunch. Evidence: 1. Six children were observed eating lunch. 2. Six children were observed not washing their hands after eating lunch. 3. The teacher confirmed children did not wash hands after eating lunch.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation the facility failed ensure hazard substances were kept in a locked place. Evidence: 1. Once can of Febreeze and one bottle of sanitizing spray was observed on a shelf behind the toilet used by the children. 2.The director confirmed the hazardous substances were not locked.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“Based on record review, the facility failed to have two staff complete an updated tuberculosis screening. Evidence: 1. Three staff records were reviewed. 2. Staff #1 and Staff #2 did not have documentation of obtaining an updated tuberculosis screening within 2 years of the prior one. 3. Staff #1 last documented TB screening was dated 06/18/2020. Staff #2 last documented TB screening was dated 03/25/2022. 4. Staff confirmed updated TB screenings had not been obtained.”
May 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did failed to have hazardous substances in a locked place. Evidence: 1. A box of Clorox wipe and 5 cans of Air Freshener were observed on a shelf outside of a classroom. Children walk past the shelving unit to use the bathroom. 2. One can of Air Freshener and Vaseline were observed above on a shelf, above the toilet , in a bathroom used by children. 3. The director confirmed the items were not in a locked place.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the diaper changing pad in the infant room was torn in one area. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad in the infant room was observed to have small tear. 2. The director confirmed the changing pad was torn in one area.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the center did not have protective covers in one outlet. Evidence: 1. One outlet in Classroom #4 was observed not having an electrical cover. 2. The staff confirmed there was not an electrical cover on the outlet.”
May 25, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center did failed to have hazardous substances in a locked place. Evidence: 1. A box of Clorox wipe and 5 cans of Air Freshener were observed on a shelf outside of a classroom. Children walk past the shelving unit to use the bathroom. 2. One can of Air Freshener and Vaseline were observed above on a shelf, above the toilet , in a bathroom used by children. 3. The director confirmed the items were not in a locked place.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the diaper changing pad in the infant room was torn in one area. Evidence: 1. The diaper changing pad in the infant room was observed to have small tear. 2. The director confirmed the changing pad was torn in one area.”
8VAC20-780-290-A-3
“Based on observation, the center did not have protective covers in one outlet. Evidence: 1. One outlet in Classroom #4 was observed not having an electrical cover. 2. The staff confirmed there was not an electrical cover on the outlet.”
- May 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 27, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Smart Start Learning Academy
Is Smart Start Learning Academy licensed?
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
When was Smart Start Learning Academy last inspected?
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Smart Start Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 11 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 Smart Start Learning Academy care for?
27, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Smart Start Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Smart Start Learning Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Smart Start Learning Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 545-5102 to ask.
What is Smart Start Learning Academy's phone number?
(540) 545-5102.
Where is Smart Start Learning Academy?
393 Millwood Avenue, Winchester, VA 22601. The nearest other daycare we list is Eukarya King's Cubs (Cameron), 0.4 miles away.