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Wiz Kidz

15 Holly Hill Drive, Petersburg, VA 238055.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days

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About Wiz Kidz

Wiz Kidz is a licensed child care center in Petersburg, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 70 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Wiz Kidz has not listed its tuition.

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State record

Inspection reports for Wiz Kidz

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
License (Two Year)
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
License number
#1106902
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Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 3 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 6 rules in all

  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Feb 18, 2026Visit3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes all required information. Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place and lockdown drills conducted at the center did not include identity of the person conducting the drills, the method used for notification, the number of staff participating, special conditions, and any problems encountered.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization for child #1 had an immunization that was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Systemic Deficiency: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. The record for child # 1 was missing a work phone number and places of employment for parents, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #3 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #4 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #5 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
  2. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-550-G

      “Documentation shall be maintained of emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place, and lockdown drills that includes all required information. Emergency evacuation, shelter-in-place and lockdown drills conducted at the center did not include identity of the person conducting the drills, the method used for notification, the number of staff participating, special conditions, and any problems encountered.”
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-150-B

      “Each report shall include the date of the physical examination and dates immunizations were received and shall be signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department. The immunization for child #1 had an immunization that was not signed by a physician, his designee, or an official of a local health department.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Systemic Deficiency: Each center shall maintain and keep at the center a separate record for each child enrolled which shall contain all required information. The record for child # 1 was missing a work phone number and places of employment for parents, and previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #3 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #4 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child. The record for child #5 was missing previous child day care and schools attended by the child.”
  3. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 13, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and did not have a completed TB screening in their staff record.”
    • 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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. In classroom 1 and 3, there was paint chipping from the windowsill. Classroom 1 and 2 had wallpaper that was peeling off the wall.”
  6. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and did not have a completed TB screening in their staff record.”
    • 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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. In classroom 1 and 3, there was paint chipping from the windowsill. Classroom 1 and 2 had wallpaper that was peeling off the wall.”
  7. Mar 13, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      8VAC20-780-160-A

      “The center is required to obtain documentation of a negative tuberculosis (TB) screening at the time of employment and prior to coming into contact with children. Staff #2 is currently working and did not have a completed TB screening in their staff record.”
    • 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. Unsafe conditions shall include, but not be limited to, splintered, cracked or otherwise deteriorating wood; chipped or peeling paint. In classroom 1 and 3, there was paint chipping from the windowsill. Classroom 1 and 2 had wallpaper that was peeling off the wall.”
  8. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #1, who has been working at the center for the past six years, was missing documentation that demonstrates ongoing training for 2023 as required in 8VAC20-780-245.”
  9. Oct 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-70

      “Each center shall maintain a separate record for each staff person that contains all of the required information. The record for Staff #1, who has been working at the center for the past six years, was missing documentation that demonstrates ongoing training for 2023 as required in 8VAC20-780-245.”
  10. Sep 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: The cleaning closet door was unlocked. The closet is located in an area that children have access to. The closet contained cleaning chemicals, insecticides, and power tools. The administrator acknowledged that the closet was unlocked.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing daily health observation of children. Evidence: The records for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 all contained documentation of daily health observation training dated 06/11/2020. Updated training was due on or before 06/11/2023. Interview with Staff #2 confirmed the findings of the record review.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on documentation review, the center failed to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. Evidence: The snack menu listed for the current week did not list a grain that met the requirement for five out of five days.”
Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Sep 29, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-280-B

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that 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. Evidence: The cleaning closet door was unlocked. The closet is located in an area that children have access to. The closet contained cleaning chemicals, insecticides, and power tools. The administrator acknowledged that the closet was unlocked.”
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-780-245-L

      “Based on record review, and interview, the center failed to ensure that there shall always be at least one staff member on duty who has obtained within the last three years instruction in performing daily health observation of children. Evidence: The records for staff #1, staff #2, staff #3, and staff #4 all contained documentation of daily health observation training dated 06/11/2020. Updated training was due on or before 06/11/2023. Interview with Staff #2 confirmed the findings of the record review.”
    • Food and nutrition

      8VAC20-780-560-F

      “Based on documentation review, the center failed to follow the most recent, age-appropriate nutritional requirements of the Child and Adult Care Food Program of the USDA. Evidence: The snack menu listed for the current week did not list a grain that met the requirement for five out of five days.”
  2. Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-children ratio is followed. Evidence: Classroom #2 contained 1 staff with 10 children. The record for child #3, date of enrollment 9/6/22, determined his age to be 2 years old, requiring a 1:8 ratio. The Director acknowledged that the child should be in a 1:8 ratio.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The girls bathroom contained an outlet plate that was not secured to the wall and was able to be pulled out. The Director acknowledged that the outlet plate was able to be pulled away from the wall.”
  3. Jan 25, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratios

      8VAC20-780-350-B-3

      “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the center failed to ensure that the staff-to-children ratio is followed. Evidence: Classroom #2 contained 1 staff with 10 children. The record for child #3, date of enrollment 9/6/22, determined his age to be 2 years old, requiring a 1:8 ratio. The Director acknowledged that the child should be in a 1:8 ratio.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, and interview, the center failed to ensure that areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, are maintained in a safe condition. Evidence: The girls bathroom contained an outlet plate that was not secured to the wall and was able to be pulled out. The Director acknowledged that the outlet plate was able to be pulled away from the wall.”
  4. Jul 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that all staff attend the required 3 hour annual health and safety training. Evidence: 2 out of 3 staff files reviewed did not contain updated health and safety training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated 04/08/21.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees. Evidence: The temperature of the water was 121.6.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to have a Carbon Monoxide Detector. Evidence: When asked, the Assistant Director stated that they did not have one.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous materials such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The closet by the bathrooms and the closet by the back door were unlocked and contained cleaning materials labeled ?caution? and ?keep out of reach of children.?”
  5. Jul 7, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      8VAC20-790-600-F

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that all staff attend the required 3 hour annual health and safety training. Evidence: 2 out of 3 staff files reviewed did not contain updated health and safety training.”
    • Safety and hazards

      8VAC20-780-260-A

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not provide an annual fire inspection report. Evidence: The most recent fire inspection was dated 04/08/21.”
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-320-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that the water temperature does not exceed 120 degrees. Evidence: The temperature of the water was 121.6.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22.1-289.058

      “Based on observation and interview, the center did not ensure to have a Carbon Monoxide Detector. Evidence: When asked, the Assistant Director stated that they did not have one.”
    • Safety and hazards

      22VAC40-185-280-B

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure that hazardous materials such as cleaning materials were kept in a locked place using a safe locking method that prevents access by children. Evidence: The closet by the bathrooms and the closet by the back door were unlocked and contained cleaning materials labeled ?caution? and ?keep out of reach of children.?”
  6. Dec 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Each classroom in the center had several areas of chipped and peeling paint. The areas were accessible to the children. 2. The 2yr old classroom had approximately 5 screw holes in the walls. 3. The boy's bathroom had large areas of the stall walls covered with rust. The rust was rough to the touch and could cut children's clothing and/or skin.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of child #1 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact person to contact if a parent cannot be reached.”
  7. Dec 14, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areas

      8VAC20-780-270-A

      “Based on observation, the center did not ensure areas and equipment of the center, inside and outside, shall be maintained in a clean, safe and operable condition. Evidence: 1. Each classroom in the center had several areas of chipped and peeling paint. The areas were accessible to the children. 2. The 2yr old classroom had approximately 5 screw holes in the walls. 3. The boy's bathroom had large areas of the stall walls covered with rust. The rust was rough to the touch and could cut children's clothing and/or skin.”
    • Records and paperwork

      8VAC20-780-60-A

      “Based on a review of records, the center did not ensure that each child's record contained the required information. Evidence: The record of child #1 did not contain documentation of a second emergency contact person to contact if a parent cannot be reached.”

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 Wiz Kidz licensed?

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

When was Wiz Kidz last inspected?

Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Wiz Kidz had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 7 of 9 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 Wiz Kidz care for?

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

Does Wiz Kidz accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Wiz Kidz's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Wiz Kidz cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (804) 894-8183 to ask.

What is Wiz Kidz's phone number?

(804) 894-8183.

Where is Wiz Kidz?

15 Holly Hill Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. The nearest other daycare we list is I'm A Genius Montessori Academy, 0.2 miles away.

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