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Tender Tots Learning Academy

1587 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days

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About Tender Tots Learning Academy

Tender Tots Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in Marion, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 91 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 16 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
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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 capacity91 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

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Inspection reports for Tender Tots Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1109331
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Summary

16 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 13 of 16 visits · 22 rules in all

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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. Sep 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  2. Aug 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 11, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      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 premises. The findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. In the preschool room there were spots of chipped paint.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-450-C

      “Crib sheets shall be clean and washed daily. Staff reported crib sheets were washed weekly.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “The center shall implement a monthly practice evacuation drill. There was no documentation showing a completed evacuation drill for December 2025, January 2026 and February 2026.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-H

      “When the outdoor activity area is not adjacent to the center, there shall be at least two staff members on the outdoor activity area whenever one or more children are present. Two separate classes went to the playground, that is not adjacent to the center, with only one staff member present.”
  4. Jan 7, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F Complaint related: No

      “The license and any other documents required by the Superintendent shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the licensed premises. The findings from the most recent inspection were not posted in a conspicuous place on the premises.”
  6. Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The was no proof of identity in Child #5's record.”
    • 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 #4 did not have an updated tuberculosis screening in their record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two year old and three year old classrooms, a cleaning solution containing bleach was not being kept in a locked place.”
  7. Sep 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The was no proof of identity in Child #5's record.”
    • 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 #4 did not have an updated tuberculosis screening in their record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two year old and three year old classrooms, a cleaning solution containing bleach was not being kept in a locked place.”
  8. Sep 3, 2025Visit3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-40-G

      “The center shall meet the proof of child identity and age requirements as stated in ? 22.1-289.049 of the Code of Virginia. The was no proof of identity in Child #5's record.”
    • 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 #4 did not have an updated tuberculosis screening in their record.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. In the two year old and three year old classrooms, a cleaning solution containing bleach was not being kept in a locked place.”
  9. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Documentation of an annual fire inspection could not be provided.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Documentation of annual approval from the health department could not be provided.”
  10. May 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official having jurisdiction. Documentation of an annual fire inspection could not be provided.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-260-B

      “The center shall provide to the licensing representative annual approval from the health department for meeting requirements for water supply and sewage disposal system. Documentation of annual approval from the health department could not be provided.”
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  1. Jan 8, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-550-P Complaint related: No

      “The center shall maintain a written record of children's serious and minor injuries in which entries are made the day of occurrence. Child #1, who received a minor injury while in care at the center on 12/6/2024, did not have a written record of the incident.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-40-I Complaint related: No

      “The center shall develop written procedures for injury prevention. The center does not have written procedures for injury prevention.”
  2. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Two bathrooms in the main hallway, that are used by children, measured 123.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 122.7 degrees Fahrenheit.”
  3. Oct 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Each restroom area provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Two bathrooms in the main hallway, that are used by children, measured 123.3 degrees Fahrenheit and 122.7 degrees Fahrenheit.”
  4. Feb 26, 2024Visit8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have diapering cream inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. Off the hallway there was a diapering table that had a diaper cream and an ointment that were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper table.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep all medications locked. Evidence: 1. In the office in a unlocked upper cabinet there was a bottle of Robitussin and children's Tylenol. The office door was not locked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing. Evidence: 1. The diapering pad in the hallway had two tears in it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have an individual place for each child's personal belongings. Evidence: 1. A classroom had children's belongings stored in the hallway near the back entrance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have a daily schedule posted in two classrooms. Evidence: 1. Two classrooms did not have schedules posted and the director verified this.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep the center in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom near the back door there was a piece of rubber floor trim that had detached from the wall and was laying in the floor.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have posted the last violation notice. Evidence: 1. The acknowledgement form was posted from the last inspection but not the inspection documents.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION. Based on record review and interview, the center failed to complete all the required evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The months of Aug., Sept., Nov. Dec, and Jan. were not completed. 2. The director verified that the drills had not been completed.”
  5. Feb 26, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have diapering cream inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. Off the hallway there was a diapering table that had a diaper cream and an ointment that were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper table.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep all medications locked. Evidence: 1. In the office in a unlocked upper cabinet there was a bottle of Robitussin and children's Tylenol. The office door was not locked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing. Evidence: 1. The diapering pad in the hallway had two tears in it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have an individual place for each child's personal belongings. Evidence: 1. A classroom had children's belongings stored in the hallway near the back entrance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have a daily schedule posted in two classrooms. Evidence: 1. Two classrooms did not have schedules posted and the director verified this.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep the center in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom near the back door there was a piece of rubber floor trim that had detached from the wall and was laying in the floor.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have posted the last violation notice. Evidence: 1. The acknowledgement form was posted from the last inspection but not the inspection documents.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION. Based on record review and interview, the center failed to complete all the required evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The months of Aug., Sept., Nov. Dec, and Jan. were not completed. 2. The director verified that the drills had not been completed.”
  6. Feb 26, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-520-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have diapering cream inaccessible to children. Evidence: 1. Off the hallway there was a diapering table that had a diaper cream and an ointment that were stored on the bottom shelf of the diaper table.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-510-L

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep all medications locked. Evidence: 1. In the office in a unlocked upper cabinet there was a bottle of Robitussin and children's Tylenol. The office door was not locked.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-500-B

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a nonabsorbent surface for diapering and changing. Evidence: 1. The diapering pad in the hallway had two tears in it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-K

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have an individual place for each child's personal belongings. Evidence: 1. A classroom had children's belongings stored in the hallway near the back entrance.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-380-A

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have a daily schedule posted in two classrooms. Evidence: 1. Two classrooms did not have schedules posted and the director verified this.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to keep the center in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the classroom near the back door there was a piece of rubber floor trim that had detached from the wall and was laying in the floor.”
    • Records and paperwork

      22.1-289.011-F

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have posted the last violation notice. Evidence: 1. The acknowledgement form was posted from the last inspection but not the inspection documents.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “REPEAT VIOLATION. Based on record review and interview, the center failed to complete all the required evacuation drills. Evidence: 1. The months of Aug., Sept., Nov. Dec, and Jan. were not completed. 2. The director verified that the drills had not been completed.”
  7. Jul 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have all the required information in the file. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and #2 needed addresses for emergency contacts added.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on record review and interview, a staff person did not meet the qualifications to be a lead teacher. Evidence: 1. Staff # was missing documentation to be a lead teacher.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review, the center did not complete all required drills. Evidence: 1. A 06/2023 drill was not documented.”
  8. Jul 26, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center did not have all the required information in the file. Evidence: 1. Child #1 and #2 needed addresses for emergency contacts added.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-D

      “Based on record review and interview, a staff person did not meet the qualifications to be a lead teacher. Evidence: 1. Staff # was missing documentation to be a lead teacher.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-D

      “Based on record review, the center did not complete all required drills. Evidence: 1. A 06/2023 drill was not documented.”
  9. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. May 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jan 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not have a snack menu for the current week. Evidence: 1. There was a menu posted but it did not have the snack listed. 2. The director verified the snack was not on the menu.”
  12. Jan 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on record review and interview, the center did not have a snack menu for the current week. Evidence: 1. There was a menu posted but it did not have the snack listed. 2. The director verified the snack was not on the menu.”
  13. Nov 15, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have the required information for staff records. Evidence: 1. Staff #1 was hired 11/15/22 and address/phone #, emergency contact name, address and phone #, and information about health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities, and two references were missing. 2. Staff #2 was hired 08/15/22 and is listed as program director and transcripts are provided, However, the copy is difficult to read.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain staff/child ratio in the infant/toddler room. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the center at 11:00 am, two inspectors observed 13 infant and toddlers with three staff supervising (staff #1, #2 and #3). 2. Staff #1 stated staff #4 had an emergency and staff #5 was not there due to personal reasons. 3. Staff #4 stated one child had been out the previous day and was not expected today.”
  14. Oct 6, 2022Complaint investigation21 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain staff/child ratio in the infant room. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the center at 10:25 a.m., two inspectors observed 12 infants with two staff (staff #1 and staff #2 supervising). 2. Staff #2 stated staff #3 was on a break. 3. The infant room was out of ratio for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, the center failed to where playground equipment is provided, meet the resilient surfacing requirement. 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. Evidence: 1. On the asphalt playground, there was a saucer swing approximately 40 inches round with no resilient surfacing under it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the areas and equipment inside and outside in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is a broken plastic brown table on the playground turned upside down with five exposed rusty nails.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-K

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a staff person present who had daily health observation training. Evidence: 1. Records were reviewed and there was no documentation of any staff having daily health observation training. Staff #5 stated she was currently working to complete the training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have electrical outlets with a protective cover that are of size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: There is an electrical outlet outside the side door leading to the playground that does not have a protective cover.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have staff complete orientation prior to staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hire date 08/15/2022, and staff #2, hire date 09/15/2022 had no documentation of orientation. 2. Both staff #1 and #2 were observed working on the date of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have the required information in a record for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff record #1 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience required by the job position that was documented in the record. 2. Staff record #2 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience required by the job position that was documented in the record. 3. Staff record #3 did not have the following: an address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience in the file. 4. Staff record #4 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 5. Staff record #5 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a record for each child enrolled with all the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; parent(s) work phone number and place of employment; parent(s) name, address, and home number; name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts; names of persons authorized to pick up the child; allergies and intolerance for medication or any other substance; action to take in an emergency; previous child day care and schools attended by child; documentation of written agreement between parent and the center by the first day of the child’s attendance. 2. Child #2?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; previous child day care and schools attended by child; documentation of written agreement between parent and the center by the first day of the child’s attendance. An allergy was listed on the enrollment form for child #2, but no action to take in an emergency situation was listed. 3. Child #3?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts; previous child day care and schools attended by child. 4. Child #4?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; previous child day care and schools attended by child.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on review of written policies and procedures, the center failed to have written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying baby, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The written policies reviewed did not have the required written procedures included.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center employed a person before a a sworn statement had been completed. Evidence: Staff record #3 was hired 8/16/22 and the sworn statement was dated 9/6/22 by staff #3.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-G

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing equipment 36 inches or more were located over resilient surfacing. Evidence: A dome climbing structure in the preschool room was 48 inches high and did not have resilient surfacing underneath.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A

      “The center failed to have all the required information provided to parents in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The parent handbook was missing policies on transportation, arrival and departure of children including procedures for verifying that only persons authorized by the parent are allowed to pick up the child, picking up children after closing, and when a child is not picked up for emergency situations including inclement weather or natural or man-made disasters; sunscreen and insect repellent, the custodial parent's right to be admitted t the center as required by 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia; policy for communicating an emergency situation with parents; general daily schedules for the age of the enrolling child; and food policies.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have rest mats identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Rest mats were observed being used with no identification. Staff verified that the mats were not identified for use by a specific child.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a menu for the current one-week period. Evidence: The menu posted was dated for the week of 09/26/22. The date of the inspection was 10/6/22.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have prepared infant formula labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence: An infant was observed being fed by staff and the bottle was not labeled with a child’s name or dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings from the most recent inspection at the facility were posted. Evidence: The violation notice which would show the most recent findings at the facility dated 8/8/2022 was not posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-820-160-A-1

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired 8/16/2022 and the TB screening was completed 8/17/2022. Staff #4 was hired 9/12/2022 and the TB screening was completed 9/14/2022.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-310-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a separate playground for infants and toddlers at least 25 sq. feet of unpaved surface per infant /toddler on the outdoor area at any one time. Evidence: 1. The center had approximately 175 sq. feet of mats in place for infants and toddlers outside. The center has 12 infants and toddlers in care therefore 300 sq. feet of unpaved surface is required for the outdoor area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “330.B: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure where playground equipment is provided, that there was resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. There were two slides on the playground. Staff #5 verified slide #1 measured 13 inches high and slide #2 measured 16.5 inches high that were over rubber mats measuring ? inch. One inch mats are required for the entire six feet fall zone area. 2. Staff #5 verified the thickness of the mats based on the order documentation for the mats. Slide #1 had approximately five inches of a fall zone area on one side and 24 inches on another side; at the bottom of the slide shoot there was approximately one inch of fall zone area. Climbing equipment and slides are required to have resilient surfacing six feet on all sides, and four feet plus the height of the slide in front of the slide chute. 3. Slide #2 had approximately five inches of a fall zone area on one side and 24 inches on another side and between one to two inches at the end of the slide shoot. Climbing equipment and slides are required to have resilient surfacing six feet on all sides, and four feet plus the height of the slide in front of the slide chute.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-F

      “Based on a review of written policies and procedures, the center failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care of consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The center did not have a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care of consistent staff or team of staff members.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-D

      “Based on review of policies and procedures, the center failed to provide written policies to staff prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment the following policies: Evidence: 1. There were no written policies required by this section that include: procedures for supervising a child who may arrive after scheduled classes or activities including field trips have begun; procedures to confirm absence of a child when the child is scheduled to arrive from another program or from an agency responsible for transporting the child to the center; procedures for identifying where attending children are at all times, including procedures to ensure that all children are accounted for before leaving a field trip site and upon return to the center.”
  15. Oct 6, 2022Inspection21 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-1 Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to maintain staff/child ratio in the infant room. Evidence: 1. Upon entering the center at 10:25 a.m., two inspectors observed 12 infants with two staff (staff #1 and staff #2 supervising). 2. Staff #2 stated staff #3 was on a break. 3. The infant room was out of ratio for approximately 2-3 minutes.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B Complaint related: Yes

      “Based on observation, the center failed to where playground equipment is provided, meet the resilient surfacing requirement. 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. Evidence: 1. On the asphalt playground, there was a saucer swing approximately 40 inches round with no resilient surfacing under it.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center failed to maintain the areas and equipment inside and outside in a clean, safe, and operable condition. Evidence: 1. There is a broken plastic brown table on the playground turned upside down with five exposed rusty nails.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-K

      “Based on record review and interview, the center failed to have a staff person present who had daily health observation training. Evidence: 1. Records were reviewed and there was no documentation of any staff having daily health observation training. Staff #5 stated she was currently working to complete the training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-290-A-3

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have electrical outlets with a protective cover that are of size that cannot be swallowed by children. Evidence: There is an electrical outlet outside the side door leading to the playground that does not have a protective cover.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have staff complete orientation prior to staff working alone with children and no later than seven days of the date of assuming job responsibilities. Evidence: 1. Staff #1, hire date 08/15/2022, and staff #2, hire date 09/15/2022 had no documentation of orientation. 2. Both staff #1 and #2 were observed working on the date of the inspection.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have the required information in a record for each staff person. Evidence: 1. Staff record #1 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience required by the job position that was documented in the record. 2. Staff record #2 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience required by the job position that was documented in the record. 3. Staff record #3 did not have the following: an address, and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities; or documentation of qualifications or experience in the file. 4. Staff record #4 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities. 5. Staff record #5 did not have the following: an address and telephone number of a person to be notified in an emergency; two references (required prior to employment); and information about any health problems that may interfere with fulfilling the job responsibilities.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on record review, the center failed to maintain a record for each child enrolled with all the required information. Evidence: 1. Child #1?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; parent(s) work phone number and place of employment; parent(s) name, address, and home number; name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts; names of persons authorized to pick up the child; allergies and intolerance for medication or any other substance; action to take in an emergency; previous child day care and schools attended by child; documentation of written agreement between parent and the center by the first day of the child’s attendance. 2. Child #2?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; previous child day care and schools attended by child; documentation of written agreement between parent and the center by the first day of the child’s attendance. An allergy was listed on the enrollment form for child #2, but no action to take in an emergency situation was listed. 3. Child #3?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; name, address, and phone number of two emergency contacts; previous child day care and schools attended by child. 4. Child #4?s record did not contain the following: first day of attendance; previous child day care and schools attended by child.”
    • Discipline and child guidance

      8VAC20-780-40-K

      “Based on review of written policies and procedures, the center failed to have written procedures for prevention of shaken baby syndrome or abusive head trauma, including coping with crying baby, safe sleeping practices, and sudden infant death syndrome awareness. Evidence: The written policies reviewed did not have the required written procedures included.”
    • Background checks

      8VAC20-770-60-B

      “Based on record review, the center employed a person before a a sworn statement had been completed. Evidence: Staff record #3 was hired 8/16/22 and the sworn statement was dated 9/6/22 by staff #3.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-430-G

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the climbing portions of indoor slides and climbing equipment 36 inches or more were located over resilient surfacing. Evidence: A dome climbing structure in the preschool room was 48 inches high and did not have resilient surfacing underneath.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-420-A

      “The center failed to have all the required information provided to parents in writing before the child's first day of attendance. Evidence: 1. The parent handbook was missing policies on transportation, arrival and departure of children including procedures for verifying that only persons authorized by the parent are allowed to pick up the child, picking up children after closing, and when a child is not picked up for emergency situations including inclement weather or natural or man-made disasters; sunscreen and insect repellent, the custodial parent's right to be admitted t the center as required by 22.1-289.054 of the Code of Virginia; policy for communicating an emergency situation with parents; general daily schedules for the age of the enrolling child; and food policies.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Based on observation and interview, the center failed to have rest mats identified for use by a specific child. Evidence: Rest mats were observed being used with no identification. Staff verified that the mats were not identified for use by a specific child.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a menu for the current one-week period. Evidence: The menu posted was dated for the week of 09/26/22. The date of the inspection was 10/6/22.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have prepared infant formula labeled with the child’s name and dated. Evidence: An infant was observed being fed by staff and the bottle was not labeled with a child’s name or dated.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-820-120-E-2

      “Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the findings from the most recent inspection at the facility were posted. Evidence: The violation notice which would show the most recent findings at the facility dated 8/8/2022 was not posted.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-820-160-A-1

      “Based on record review, the center failed to have each staff member submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired 8/16/2022 and the TB screening was completed 8/17/2022. Staff #4 was hired 9/12/2022 and the TB screening was completed 9/14/2022.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-310-C

      “Based on observation, the center failed to have a separate playground for infants and toddlers at least 25 sq. feet of unpaved surface per infant /toddler on the outdoor area at any one time. Evidence: 1. The center had approximately 175 sq. feet of mats in place for infants and toddlers outside. The center has 12 infants and toddlers in care therefore 300 sq. feet of unpaved surface is required for the outdoor area.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-330-B

      “330.B: Based on observation, the center failed to ensure where playground equipment is provided, that there was resilient surfacing that complies with the minimum safety standards. Evidence: 1. There were two slides on the playground. Staff #5 verified slide #1 measured 13 inches high and slide #2 measured 16.5 inches high that were over rubber mats measuring ? inch. One inch mats are required for the entire six feet fall zone area. 2. Staff #5 verified the thickness of the mats based on the order documentation for the mats. Slide #1 had approximately five inches of a fall zone area on one side and 24 inches on another side; at the bottom of the slide shoot there was approximately one inch of fall zone area. Climbing equipment and slides are required to have resilient surfacing six feet on all sides, and four feet plus the height of the slide in front of the slide chute. 3. Slide #2 had approximately five inches of a fall zone area on one side and 24 inches on another side and between one to two inches at the end of the slide shoot. Climbing equipment and slides are required to have resilient surfacing six feet on all sides, and four feet plus the height of the slide in front of the slide chute.”
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-F

      “Based on a review of written policies and procedures, the center failed to develop and implement a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care of consistent staff or team of staff members. Evidence: The center did not have a written policy and procedure that describes how the center will ensure that each group of children receives care of consistent staff or team of staff members.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-240-D

      “Based on review of policies and procedures, the center failed to provide written policies to staff prior to working alone with children and within seven days of the first day of employment the following policies: Evidence: 1. There were no written policies required by this section that include: procedures for supervising a child who may arrive after scheduled classes or activities including field trips have begun; procedures to confirm absence of a child when the child is scheduled to arrive from another program or from an agency responsible for transporting the child to the center; procedures for identifying where attending children are at all times, including procedures to ensure that all children are accounted for before leaving a field trip site and upon return to the center.”
  16. Aug 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the equipment inside and outside the center was not maintained in a safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. In the front pre-k classroom, there was one blue and one red faucet in the bathroom accessible to children that still had water in them. 2. In the upstairs school-age classroom, there was a tv mounted to the wall that was plugged in and the cord was accessible to children. 3. The outside wooden steps and platform had the following: 1. The platform to reach the steps was splintered at the bottom board at the corner. 2. There was a nail exposed on the platform and on the fifth step up there was a nail exposed and the step was splintered. 3. The railing had a split on it approximately 2 feet long.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-C

      “Based on observation, the center did not have emergency evacuation and shelter in place procedures or maps posted in a location conspicuous to staff and children ono each floor of the building. Evidence: 1. There were not procedures or maps posted.”

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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Is Tender Tots Learning Academy licensed?

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

When was Tender Tots Learning Academy last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on September 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 16 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Tender Tots Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 13 of 16 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 Tender Tots Learning Academy care for?

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

Does Tender Tots Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Tender Tots Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Tender Tots Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (276) 781-0233 to ask.

What is Tender Tots Learning Academy's phone number?

(276) 781-0233.

Where is Tender Tots Learning Academy?

1587 North Main Street, Marion, VA 24354. The nearest other daycare we list is Marion Baptist Church Child Development Program, 0.5 miles away.

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