Mighty Minds, Little Hands International Preschool
2117 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA
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St. Andre Bessette Schola is a licensed child care center in Charlottesville, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 95 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 95 childrenFrom the state license |
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St. Andre Bessette Schola has not listed its tuition.
State record
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 20 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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8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center in a manner that allows for identification by individual staff member, and is considered part of the staff member's record. Staff #2's record did not contain documentation they completed orientation training.”
8VAC20-780-70
“REPEAT VIOLATIONS Staff records shall be kept for each staff person and must contain documentation that two or more references as to character and reputation as well as competency were checked before employment or volunteering. The record for staff #6 only contained one reference.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record for child #7 did not contain the address for either emergency contact.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #7, whose first day was today, did not have a completed national criminal background check and one had not been requested.”
22.1-289.035-B-3
“The center must request a search of the central registry prior to the employee's first day of employment. Staff #7, whose first day working with children was today, did not have a central registry search requested. Staff #1 was working alone with children.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Records shall be kept for each staff. There was no record for Staff #7. The records for staff #1, 2, & 3 did not contain documentation on how they qualified for their position a lead teacher. The record for staff #1 only contained one reference.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials, insecticides, and pesticides shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. The door to the hall closet located in the same hall as the classrooms was left open. The closet contained hazardous substances such as Windex Foam on open shelves.”
8VAC20-780-530-A
“At least one staff in each classroom or area where children are present shall have a current CPR and first aid certification. Five out of the six classrooms did not have a staff member that was CPR and first aid certified.”
22.1-289.035-B-1
“The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's first day of employment. Today was the first day Staff #7 worked at the center. Staff #7 was alone with children and had no signed sworn statement.”
8VAC20-780-240-A
“The Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course shall be completed within 90 calendar days of employment for all staff. Staff #3 has been employed at the center for 13 months and has not completed the Virginia Department of Education-sponsored orientation course.”
8VAC20-780-340-D
“In each grouping of children at least one staff member who meets the qualifications of a program leader or program director shall be regularly present. On the date of the inspection there was not a lead teacher or director present.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain the following information:Name, address, and phone number of two designated people to call in an emergency if a parent cannot be reached. The record of child 1, began at the center five months ago, only has one emergency contact and the emergency contact does not contain a phone number. The record for child 4, began at the center two months ago, does not have emergency contacts.”
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. The record for child 3 has an immunization record dated one month after starting. The record for child 5 has an immunization record dated one week after starting.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Providers must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. Caregiver #3 was employed for two weeks before a completed national criminal background check was received.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Saff records shall be kept for each staff person and include documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position. Staff #1's record did not contain documentation to demonstrate how they qualified for lead teacher.”
22.1-289.011-F
“Documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The most recent inspection results were not posted.”
8VAC20-780-560-G
“When food is brought from home, the following shall apply: The food container shall be clearly dated and labeled in a way that identifies the owner. Three lunch containers and water bottles were not dated and labeled with the child's name. Two lunch containers and two water bottles were labeled with the child's name but were not dated.”
8VAC20-780-550-D
“The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The center did not implement a monthly practice evacuation drill for November.”
8VAC20-780-40-N
“The center shall develop a written playground safety procedure that includes specific procedures. The centers playground safety procedure does not include a method of maintaining resilient surface.”
8VAC20-780-550-B
“The emergency preparedness plan shall contain all required procedural components. The shelter-in-place and lockdown plan did not contain procedures to reunite children with a parent or authorized person designated by the parent to pick up the child.”
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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 September 16, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 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.
95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Its hours are not listed. Call (828) 803-0811 to confirm.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 803-0811 to ask.
(828) 803-0811.
2200 Angus Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. The nearest other daycare we list is Mighty Minds, Little Hands International Preschool, 0.1 miles away.