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Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims

702 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, VA 240175.0· 2 reviews
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days

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About Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims

Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims is a licensed child care center in Roanoke, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 100 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Tuition and costs

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State record

Inspection reports for Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#957154
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 18 visits
  1. May 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-340-F

      “Children under 10 years of age shall always be within actual sight and sound supervision of staff. Child #1, age 3 years, was unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.”
  4. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 cabinet containing cleaning solutions in classroom G was unlocked and accessible to children during the inspection on 7/18/24.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Cribs, cots, rest mats and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. Licensing inspector observed 18 cots not labeled in classroom B during the inspection on 7/18/24.”
  7. Jul 18, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      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 cabinet containing cleaning solutions in classroom G was unlocked and accessible to children during the inspection on 7/18/24.”
    • Safe sleep

      8VAC20-780-440-B

      “Cribs, cots, rest mats and beds shall be identified for use by a specific child. Licensing inspector observed 18 cots not labeled in classroom B during the inspection on 7/18/24.”
  8. Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure prepared infant formula shall be date and labeled with the child’s name. Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure prepared infant formula shall be date and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1. Licensing staff observed a bottle with formula on the counter by the dish drainer that contained approximately 1-2 ounces of formula and was not dated or labeled with a child’s name. Staff 1 stated ?the label was removed so the bottle could be washed?. 2. Licensing staff observed Staff 1 feeding a bottle to Child 1 that was not dated or labeled with a child’s name and Staff 1 stated that ?the child pulled the label off?.”
  9. Jan 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-570-E

      “Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure prepared infant formula shall be date and labeled with the child’s name. Based on observation and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure prepared infant formula shall be date and labeled with the child’s name. Evidence: 1. Licensing staff observed a bottle with formula on the counter by the dish drainer that contained approximately 1-2 ounces of formula and was not dated or labeled with a child’s name. Staff 1 stated ?the label was removed so the bottle could be washed?. 2. Licensing staff observed Staff 1 feeding a bottle to Child 1 that was not dated or labeled with a child’s name and Staff 1 stated that ?the child pulled the label off?.”
  10. Dec 1, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on the review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 6/13/2020 and on the day of the inspection the most recent tuberculosis screening expired 5/29/22.”
  6. Jul 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-C

      “Based on the review of five staff’s records, the center failed to ensure that a follow up tuberculosis screening for staff members was obtained. Evidence: Staff #3 was hired on 6/13/2020 and on the day of the inspection the most recent tuberculosis screening expired 5/29/22.”
  7. Jan 4, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 20, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

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 Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims

Is Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims licensed?

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

When was Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on May 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 5 of 10 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 Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims care for?

100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims' hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (540) 345-3979 to ask.

What is Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims' phone number?

(540) 345-3979.

Where is Total Action Against Poverty in Roanoke Valley-Brand Hardin Sims?

702 Shenandoah Avenue, N.W., Roanoke, VA 24017. The nearest other daycare we list is Toadally Kidz Child Care Center, 0.2 miles away.

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