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1000 & 1016 Franklin Avenue, Altavista, VA
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Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. - Sydnor Jennings is a licensed child care center in Nathalie, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 20 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 20 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tri-County Community Action Agency, Inc. - Sydnor Jennings has not listed its tuition.
State record
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 28, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 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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8VAC20-780-130-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. There was no immunization in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for approximately two months.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. The physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for approximately two months, was obtained approximately 3 weeks after the due date.”
8VAC20-780-320-B
“Based on thermometer readings, the center failed to ensure that each restroom provided for children shall have sinks located near the toilets and that are supplied with running warm water that does not exceed 120?F. Evidence: 1. The water in the sink in the restroom on the right measured approximately 123?F. 2. The water in the sink in the restroom on the left measured approximately 122?F.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child contains all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. Staff 1 confirmed the documentation was not available for review.”
8VAC20-780-330-B
“Based on observation, measurements and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure that where playground equipment is provided, resilient surfacing shall comply with minimum safety standards and shall be under equipment with moving parts or climbing apparatus to create a fall zone free of hazardous obstacles. Evidence: 1. The resilient surfacing (pea gravel) in the fall zone of the dome climbing equipment (approximately 37 inches tall) measured approximately 3 inches on the outer edge and less than 1 inch inside dome. Ground/dirt was visible inside the dome. Staff 3 confirmed children have access to this equipment. 2. The resilient surfacing (pea gravel) in the fall zone of the climbing equipment with slide (approximately 37.5 inches tall) measured approximately four inches around the climbing platform and approximately 2 inches at the base of the slide. Children were observed uses this equipment.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review and interview with staff, the center failed to obtain documentation that each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 1 contained a documented start date of 08/21/2023. There was no documentation of a physical examination in the record for Child 1. Staff 1 confirmed the documentation was not available for review.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Based on record review and interviews with staff, the center failed to ensure each child shall have a physical examination by or under the direction of a physician before the child’s attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. Evidence: The record for Child 2 did not document the first date of attendance; however, Staff 1 confirmed a first date of attendance as 01/04/2023. The physical was not available.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“REPEAT VIOLATION Based on record review, the center failed to ensure the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, and work phone number for parent 1. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: first date of attendance. 3. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, work phone number for parent 1, and allergies and intolerance to medication or any other substances and action to take in an emergency situation. 4. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of child’s identity and age. 5. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodations needed, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child, phone number for parent 1 and work phone number for parent 2.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, the center failed to ensure that the separate record for each enrolled child shall contain all of the elements as required by the standards. Evidence: 1. The record for Child 1 did not contain the following information: documentation of first day of attendance. 2. The record for Child 2 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age. 3. The record for Child 3 did not contain the following information: documentation of first day of attendance. 4. The record for Child 4 did not contain the following information: documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age and documentation of first day of attendance. 5. The record for Child 5 did not contain the following information: documentation of chronic physical problems and pertinent developmental information and any special accommodation needed, documentation of previous child day care and schools attended by the child documentation of viewing proof of the child’s identity and age and documentation of first day of attendance.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review and discussion with staff, the center failed to ensure that the documentation of monthly evacuation drills contains all of the required components as required by the standards. Evidence: The emergency evacuation drill for January and February 2022 did not contain the following information: any special conditions simulated; and problems encountered, if any.”
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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 February 28, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 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.
20, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (434) 349-2010 to ask.
(434) 349-2010.
1011 Sydnor Jennings Road, Nathalie, VA 24577. The nearest other daycare we list is Rachel McQuigg, 2.3 miles away.