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Sullins Academy

22218 Sullins Academy Drive, Bristol, VA 24202
licensed capacity
50
open each week
5 days

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About Sullins Academy

Sullins Academy is a licensed child care center in Bristol, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 50 children, serving 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 19 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
50 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity50 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Sullins Academy has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Sullins Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
50 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1061961
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 6, 2026: 8 rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 6 visits · 19 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 6
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Background checks 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Records and paperwork 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. May 6, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-E

      “Shelter in place procedures shall be practiced a minimum of twice per year. Two shelter place drills had not been completed last year.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The evacuation drill had not been completed in April.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-60-A-8

      “A written care plan for each child with a diagnosed food allergy, to include instructions from a physician regarding the food to which the child is allergic and the steps to be taken in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction; Child #5 had a diagnosed food allergy but there was not a written care plan.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      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 #3 did not have an immunization record on file and had been enrolled for over 1 month.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-F

      “Lockdown procedures shall be practiced at least annually. A lockdown drill had not been completed in 2025.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age within 7 days of enrollment. Child #3 and #4 did not contain proof of identity and had been enrolled for over 7 days.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-A

      “The center is required to have employees undergo a background check every five years. The most recent central registry check for staff #5 was overdue by 2 months.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-140-A

      “Each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician within 30 days of enrollment. Child # 3 did not have a physical exam on file and had been enrolled for approximately 6 weeks.”
  2. Nov 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “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 shall obtain and submit the results of a follow-up tuberculosis screening. Staff #5 repeat TB screening was overdue by about 5 weeks.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. The October drill was not completed.”
  3. May 2, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member and individual shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening. Staff f#2 did not have a TB screening and had been employed for several months.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a safe and condition. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. The wooden red truck is peeling paint presenting a splinter hazard.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards when tested in accordance with the procedures described in the American Society for Testing and Materials standard F1292-99 as shown in Figures 2 (Compressed Loose Fill Synthetic Materials Depth Chart) and 3 (Use Zones for Equipment) on pages 6-7 of the National Program for Playground Safety's "Selecting Playground Surface Materials: Selecting the Best Surface Material for Your Playground," February 2004, and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Fall zones are defined as the area underneath and surrounding equipment that requires a resilient surface. A fall zone shall encompass sufficient area to include the child's trajectory in the event of a fall while the equipment is in use. On the large playground, there are several areas under and around the equipment that do not meet the requirement and had between 2-4 inches of resilient. On the pre-k playground, there is a airplane climber that was on grass. It is required to have 6 feet of a use zone all around it with resilient surfacing. There is a slide that is 21 inches high that is required to have a use zone of 25 inches in front of the slide shoot. Any slide over one foot high is required o have resilient surfacing.”
    • Background checks

      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 #4 employed for more than 5 months, did not have documentation of requesting a central registry check fand sexual offender registry check from one state”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-1

      “The center is required to obtain a completed sworn statement prior to the employee's' first day of embayment. The sworn statement for Staff #1, #2, #3 and #9 were signed a few days after the employee's first day of employment.”
  4. Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-4

      “The center is required to obtain a Virginia central registry request before the hire date. Staff #1's central registry was submitted several days after the hire date.”
  5. May 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on record review, the center failed to ensure all staff had repeat TB screenings every two years. Evidence: Staff #3 last had a TB screening completed 11/15/2021.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that all areas and equipment of the center were maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The tricycle piece of equipment had two missing petals. 2. The wooden truck had peeling paint creating a splinter hazard.”
  6. Nov 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the playground the facility failed to ensure that the resilient surface material complies with minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. There is one inch or less of rubber mulch under climbing equipment. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  7. May 8, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a

      “Based on a review of applicant/agent / board officer background checks, the facility failed to ensure that all background checks are completed within the required timeframes. Evidence: 1. There is no sworn statement on file for board officer #3. 2. There is no central registry background check on file for board officer #3.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Based on a review of applicant/agent/ board officer background checks, the facility failed to ensure that fingerprint background checks are completed prior to the first day of service. Evidence: 1. There is no fingerprint background check on file for board officer #3.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-A

      “Based on a review of applicant/agent/ board officers background checks, the facility failed to ensure that all repeat background checks are completed within the five year anniversary. Evidence: 1. There is no repeat sworn statement on file for board officer #1. The report on file is dated 11/7/17. 2. There is no repeat central registry check on file for board officer #1. The form on file is dated 5/12/17.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure compliance with the required depth (6 inches) of resilient surface material under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. Evidence: 1. There is less than two inches of mulch under climbing equipment. REPEAT VIOLATION”
  8. Nov 7, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “Based on a tour of the playground, the facility failed to ensure compliance with the required depth (6 inches) of resilient surface material under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus. 1. There are three to four inches of mulch under climbing equipment.”
  9. Jun 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation the center failed to ensure that equipment of the center, outside, shall be maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. The slides on the small red and green play equipment are cracked and could pinch or snag skin.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “Based on record reviews and interviews the center failed to have an annual approval from the health department. Evidence: The last documented health inspection was dated 5/4/2021.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on record reviews and interviews the center failed to have an annual fire inspection. Evidence: The last documented fire inspection is dated 4/15/2021.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-B

      “Based on record reviews the center failed to ensure that staff complete orientation training prior to working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: Staff #1, (hire date 5/27/22, staff #2 (hire date 6/6/22), staff #4 (hire date 11/5/21), do not have documentation of receiving orientation training.”
  10. Dec 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on record reviews and interview, the center failed to have a staff on duty who had current daily health observation training. Evidence: 1. The inspector reviewed three staff records. Staff records #1, #2 and #3 did not have documentation of daily health observation training. 2. The inspector asked if other staff had daily health observation training and was told that staff had not renewed this training.”

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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Questions about Sullins Academy

Is Sullins Academy licensed?

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

When was Sullins Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 6, 2026, with 8 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sullins Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 19 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.

How many children can Sullins Academy care for?

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

Does Sullins Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Sullins Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sullins Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 669-4101 to ask.

What is Sullins Academy's phone number?

(276) 669-4101.

Where is Sullins Academy?

22218 Sullins Academy Drive, Bristol, VA 24202.

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