Small Steps Infant Academy
1224 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA
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Toadally Kidz Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 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 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Toadally Kidz Child Care Center has not listed its tuition.
State record
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 21, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 16 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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8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Chemicals were in an unlocked cabinet and accessible to children in the Pre K classroom.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Areas and equipment of the center shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Window blind cords in the infant classroom was accessible to the toddlers in the room creating a strangulation hazard.”
8VAC20-780-130-E
“The center shall obtain documentation of additional immunizations once every six months for children under the age of two years. Child #2 has been enrolled for over 2 years did not have additional immunizations once every six months.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #4, employed for 3 months, did not have the required Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Child #4, age 5 months, was placed in a bouncer by Staff #4 with their bottle propped up using a small folded fleece blanket. The child could not hold the bottle on their own.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Child #4, age 5 months, was placed in a bouncer with their bottle propped up using a small folded fleece blanket. Staff #4 placed the blanket approximately 3 inches from the child’s face.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of air freshener with a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children,? was unlocked in the school age classroom, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: the following required components were missing. Staff #1 record, employed 1 month, did not have documentation of a job title.”
8VAC20-790-600-B
“Within the first 90 days of employment all staff who work directly with children shall complete Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff. Staff #4, employed for 3 months, did not have the required Preservice Training.”
8VAC20-780-570-B
“Bottle fed infants who cannot hold their own bottles shall be held when fed. Child #4, age 5 months, was placed in a bouncer by Staff #4 with their bottle propped up using a small folded fleece blanket. The child could not hold the bottle on their own.”
8VAC20-780-340-A
“When staff are supervising children, they shall always ensure their care and protection. Child #4, age 5 months, was placed in a bouncer with their bottle propped up using a small folded fleece blanket. Staff #4 placed the blanket approximately 3 inches from the child’s face.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Hazardous substances such as cleaning materials shall be kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. A bottle of air freshener with a warning label, ?Keep out of reach of children,? was unlocked in the school age classroom, within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-260-A
“The center shall provide an annual fire inspection report from the appropriate fire official. The annual fire inspection report was overdue by 1 month.”
8VAC20-780-70
“The following staff records shall be kept for each staff person: the following required components were missing. Staff #1 record, employed 1 month, did not have documentation of a job title.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 9 children present in 4-5 year old classroom, but only 8 were marked present on the attendance record. There were 5 children present in the 1 year old classroom, but only 2 were marked present on the attendance.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the 1 year old classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. Both were within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-80-A
“For each group of children, the center shall maintain a written record of daily attendance that documents the arrival and departure of each child in care as it occurs. There were 9 children present in 4-5 year old classroom, but only 8 were marked present on the attendance record. There were 5 children present in the 1 year old classroom, but only 2 were marked present on the attendance.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Hazardous substances must be in a locked place that prevents access by children. In the 1 year old classroom, the cleaning solution and sanitizing solution were in an unlocked cabinet. Both were within reach of children.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: 1. The changing pad in the 15 month to 2 year old room was torn approximately 1 inch in the middle near the backside. 2. The changing pad in the infant room was torn approximately ? inch on the left front side.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Licensing Staff observed cleaning materials in the Two’s room in the cabinet near the rear exit door. The cabinet was unlocked and was accessible to children. Children were observed at the table to the left approximately 3 feet away.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of four children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all physical records were obtained within 30 days after the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 10/2/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical record documented.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired on 8/3/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of four children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 10/2/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-500-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that the required nonabsorbent surface for diapering was used. Evidence: 1. The changing pad in the 15 month to 2 year old room was torn approximately 1 inch in the middle near the backside. 2. The changing pad in the infant room was torn approximately ? inch on the left front side.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Licensing Staff observed cleaning materials in the Two’s room in the cabinet near the rear exit door. The cabinet was unlocked and was accessible to children. Children were observed at the table to the left approximately 3 feet away.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on review of four children’s records and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that all physical records were obtained within 30 days after the first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 10/2/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the physical record documented.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on review of three staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that all records were complete. Evidence: 1. Staff #3 was hired on 8/3/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required out of state criminal history record check prior to the first day of employment.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“Based on review of four children’s records, the center failed to ensure that all immunization records were obtained before the child’s first date of attendance. Evidence: Child #1 first date of attendance was 10/2/2023 and on the day of the inspection did not have the required immunization record.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each physical examination and immunization records shall be signed by a physician or designee. Evidence: 1. The start date for child #3 was 5/2/2022 and on the day of the inspection the physical examination record and immunization record was not signed by a physician or designee.”
8VAC20-780-150-B
“Based on the review of three children’s records, the center failed to ensure that each physical examination and immunization records shall be signed by a physician or designee. Evidence: 1. The start date for child #3 was 5/2/2022 and on the day of the inspection the physical examination record and immunization record was not signed by a physician or designee.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that equipment on the playground was clean, safe and operable. Evidence: Observed 2 pieces of broken equipment on the playground. 1. See Saw play structure was rusted thru and broken on one side causing a pinch point. Seat on the see saw was missing two bolts and seat would move out of place causing a pinch point. Two children in the toddler classroom were observed playing on the structure. 2. The roof on the playhouse structure was pressed in and cracked in the center causing a pinch point. There we no children observed in the playhouse but it was accessible to the children.”
8VAC20-780-280-B
“Based on observation, the center failed to ensure that hazardous substances, such as cleaning materials, were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: Cleaning materials in three rooms were not secured in a locked cabinet. 1. Glass cleaner was located in the medicine cabinet above the bathroom sink in the 2 year old room and was unlocked. The cleaner was out of reach of the children. 2. The cabinet in the 15 month to 24 month room was unlocked and had cleaning materials inside. Lysol spray was on top of the unlocked cabinet but was out of reach of the children. 3. Cleaning materials were located on top of the cabinet in the infant room. The cleaner was out of reach of the children.”
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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 August 21, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 8 of 14 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.
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 562-1200 to ask.
(540) 562-1200.
2601 Peters Creek Road, Nw, Roanoke, VA 24017. The nearest other daycare we list is Angelles Place Childcare Center, 0.4 miles away.