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The Tot-Spot

504 North 3rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860
licensed capacity
13
open each week
5 days

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About The Tot-Spot

The Tot-Spot is a licensed child care center in Hopewell, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 13 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 2 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
13 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

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 capacity13 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Tot-Spot has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for The Tot-Spot

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Conditional)
Capacity
13 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1110169
See the state's record

Summary

2 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 2 visits · 7 rules in all

  • Background checks 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 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. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “There shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing the daily health observation of children. There were no staff present that had instruction in performing the daily health observation.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains all of the required information. Staff #1 and staff #2 did not have documentation to demonstrate that the individual possesses the education, certification, and experience required by the job position.”
  2. Mar 12, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “The center shall ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. 1.The front porch, steps, and ramp had splintered wood that was raised above the surface that could snag the skin of a child in care. 2. The infant room had a crack in the ceiling with chipped and peeling paint. 3. The Two’s room had cracked and peeling paint on one wall.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.036-B-2

      “Applicants for licensure are required to complete a national criminal background check. Board Officer #2?s record did not contain a completed national criminal background check.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “Each staff member shall submit documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with the children. Staff #1, employed one day, did not have a completed TB screening.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-540-E

      “The center is required to have non-medical emergency supplies: battery-operated radio and battery operated flashlight. A battery-operated radio was not available during the initial inspection.”
    • Background checks

      22.1-289.035-B-2

      “The center must obtain a completed national criminal background check prior to the employee's first day of employment. 1. Staff #1, employed for one day, did not have a completed national criminal background check. 2. Staff #2, employed for one day, did not have a completed national criminal background check.”

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 The Tot-Spot

Is The Tot-Spot licensed?

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

When was The Tot-Spot last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 2 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Tot-Spot had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 2 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 The Tot-Spot care for?

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

Does The Tot-Spot accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Tot-Spot's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Tot-Spot cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 683-9635 to ask.

What is The Tot-Spot's phone number?

(804) 683-9635.

Where is The Tot-Spot?

504 North 3rd Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860. The nearest other daycare we list is First Baptist Church of Hopewell, 0.1 miles away.

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